Also called: Phage Therapy Scientist, Bacteriophage Researcher
Studies viruses that kill bacteria and uses them to treat drug-resistant infections.
Hunts for bacteria-killing viruses in sewage samples, matches them to a patient's superbug infection, and helps doctors try them when antibiotics fail.
Estimate; industry pays more than universities.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Doctorate (PhD), about 10 years after high school. PhD in biology or a related field, often plus a postdoc.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Microbiology, Biology.
Growing faster than average. Tracks BLS life scientists (medical scientists and biochemists grow faster than average).
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI matches phages to bacteria from genomes; hunting phages in samples and lab and patient work stay human.
Classes: AP Biology, Chemistry, Statistics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-1022.
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