In this issue:

Explore Opportunities With the ISCB Career Center

Article: Build an Online Presence That Reflects Your Personal Brand

Explore Opportunities With the ISCB Career Center

Navigating the bioinformatics job market can be challenging, whether you’re seeking new opportunities or looking to recruit qualified candidates. The ISCB Career Center is a dedicated platform to search for positions, post openings, and maintain an up-to-date CV for employers to discover. ISCB members receive complimentary job postings and CV uploads, while non-members can participate for a nominal fee. 

If you’re attending ISMB/ECCB 2025, plan to take advantage of the Career Fair on Sunday, July 20th, from 4 pm to 6 pm in the Exhibition Area. Attendees can meet recruiters in person, explore the digital jobs board, and identify participating institutions in the exhibit hall. Please note that uploading your resume to the ISCB Career Center is required to participate in the Career Fair and to receive a ‘Talent’ ribbon for your badge. Additional sign-up will be available on-site at the conference registration desk.

Build an Online Presence That Reflects Your Personal Brand

In today’s job market, your online presence is often your first impression—and sometimes your most important one. Whether you're actively job searching or just building visibility in your field, a strong digital presence helps you communicate your value, connect with others, and grow your career. This month, we're sharing practical ways to align your personal brand with your online identity.

Know What You Want to Be Known For

Before you start building or refreshing your online presence, take time to clarify your personal brand. Your personal brand is the thread that ties together your strengths, values, and career goals, and when it's clearly defined, it helps you show up online with purpose and consistency.

Start by asking yourself:

• What are your core strengths?

• What kind of work energizes you or aligns with your goals?

• What do colleagues come to you for?

Your answers can help shape a strong professional narrative, which in turn informs how you write your bios, highlight achievements, and engage across digital platforms. The clearer your personal brand, the more effective your online presence will be in helping you stand out and connect with the right opportunities.

Start With a Solid LinkedIn Profile

For many professionals, LinkedIn is the most valuable platform for job searching and networking. But with over a billion members, it takes more than just showing up to stand out.

Here are few ways to refresh your profile:

• Use a headline and summary that reflect your goals, not just your current title. If you need inspiration, try adapting your elevator pitch!

• Highlight the skills, experiences, and values that define your personal brand.

• Add relevant projects, publications, or achievements that showcase your impact.

Think of LinkedIn as your digital front door. A clear, compelling profile helps visitors quickly understand who you are and what you bring to the table.

Extend Your Reach Strategically

Once your LinkedIn profile reflects your professional brand, consider how you’re showing up elsewhere online. Employers often look beyond a single platform, so it’s worth taking stock of your broader digital presence.

Social media: Review your profiles on platforms like Instagram, Bluesky, Facebook, or X (Twitter). Make sure public-facing content aligns with your professional identity. If you prefer to keep personal accounts private, adjust your privacy settings accordingly.

Personal site or portfolio: A website or portfolio can be a powerful way to showcase your work, especially if you're in a design-heavy, creative, or public-facing role. Use it to highlight projects, speaking engagements, publications, or case studies.

Research profiles: Platforms like ORCID, Google Scholar, and ResearchGate can help improve your visibility in academic spaces. Keep these updated and linked to your other profiles for added discoverability.

Above all, aim for consistency across platforms. A unified bio, photo, and tone across your online presence reinforces your brand and makes it easier for others to recognize and remember you.

Final Thoughts

Your online presence is more than a digital resume; it’s a reflection of your professional identity. It’s a chance to show who you are, what you care about, and where you’re headed. From your LinkedIn profile to your research pages to the content you engage with, each element helps shape how others see you. Whether job searching or building visibility, taking the time to align your digital presence with your personal brand is a smart, strategic move. Start small, stay consistent, and let your online presence speak to who you are and where you're headed.

Want Your Job Featured in the Next Career Compass?

You can get your job featured in the Career Compass newsletter by selecting this option when you post a new job!

To do so, follow these steps:

1. Sign in to the ISCB Career Center.

2. From your Profile page or My Job Posts page, click the blue “Post a Job” button.

3. On the next page, select option 2 that mentions the monthly marketing with Career Compass.

4. Complete the required payment for the Career Compass upgrade.

5. Fill out your job post details.

6. Click “Submit” to post your job on the ISCB Career Center.

7. Keep an eye out for the next Career Compass newsletter to see your job there, too!

Don't forget about the many opportunities to network and engage with the bioinformatics community at ISMB/ECCB 2025!

Monday, July 21:

• Bioinformatics in the UK*
• Bioinfo4Women Meet-Up
• Edit-A-Thon (all in-person spaces are sold out)
• ISCB-China Workshop
• Serene Stretch Symposium

Tuesday, July 22:

• LGBTQI+ Meet-Up at ISMB/ECCB
• Success Circles
• Serene Stretch Symposium

Wednesday, July 23:

• CollaborationFest
• Come Together: A Night of Networking & Fun* (deadline to register for this event: July 7)
• Serene Stretch Symposium

Thursday, July 24:

• CollaborationFest
• Serene Stretch Symposium

For full details of each event, check out the Other Activities page!

(*associated fee)

How to add an event to your registration:

1. Find the email with the subject line "ISMB/ECCB 2025 Registration Confirmation” sent from [email protected].
2. Click the link in that email that says "Click here to review or update your registration”.
3. On the confirmation page, click the blue “Modify Registration” button underneath the map to the right of the screen.
4. Navigate to the "Additional Options" page.
5. Add the events you're interested in to your registration.
6. Click the continue buttons to complete the updated registration, including paying any new outstanding balance for events with associated fees.

We’re just a few weeks away from ISMB/ECCB 2025, and we can’t wait to bring the community together in Liverpool and online! As the conference approaches, now is the perfect time to explore the schedule and start planning your week.

Here’s how to quickly find the sessions, posters, and all the programme details you need:

• For a quick overview of the conference week, check out the Abridged Agenda.
• For a detailed, downloadable schedule for each track that you can export as a CSV, Excel, or PDF, visit the Downloadable Schedule link.
• To see which posters are being presented in each track, browse the Poster Schedule by category.
• To search titles, authors, or abstracts of talks and panels, use the SciFinder (remember to scroll to the bottom of the page to see your search results!).

All of these options are also available by visiting the ISMB/ECCB 2025 homepage and selecting “Programme & Agenda” from the left-hand menu

We hope you’re looking forward to an exciting and engaging week of tutorials, talks, posters, and networking opportunities! 

See you soon!

ISMB/ECCB 2025 isn’t only about posters and presentations. It’s also packed with opportunities to network, engage, and build community!

Check out the list of activities happening during the week:

• Bioinformatics in the UK*

• Bio4Women Meet-Up: Supporting Women in Bioinformatics

• CollaborationFest

• Come Together: A Night of Networking & Fun*

• Edit-A-Thon (all in-person spaces are sold out)

• ISCB-China Workshop

• LGBTQI+ Meet-Up at ISMB/ECCB

• Serene Stretch Symposium

(*associated fee)

For the latest details on day, time, location, and registration requirements for all events, check out the Other Activities page!

In this issue:

Featured Jobs:

• Postdoc in Reproductive Genetics - Bioinformatics

Article: Tips for Making a Successful Career Pivot

Career Compass Featured Jobs

Postdoc in Reproductive Genetics - Bioinformatics

University of Gothenburg

Wallenberg Laboratory/ Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy

Sweden Gothenburg

Job description: Miscarriage is the most common pregnancy complication, with over 23 million pregnancies ending in miscarriage every year. This project aims to identify fetal genetic factors (SNP and de novo copy number variants) behind miscarriage, particularly among fetuses with normal chromosome counts. The postdoc fellow will lead a project using large-scale genotyping array data from miscarried fetuses and their mothers (including calling of aneuploidies and copy number variants) and contribute to ongoing efforts in this field (GWAS, meta-analyses, etc).

The postdoc fellow will primarily conduct high-quality research. The job assignments include data quality control and analysis, dissemination of results (write research articles, presentations at conferences), and supervision of Master/ PhD students. There are opportunities to expand the project's focus within the framework of the specified project and postdoctoral fellow's interests and specialization. The postdoc fellow is also expected to participate and assist in projects from other group members and colleagues, and to contribute to administrative tasks such as data acquisition and applications to the ethics committee, among others. As a postdoc in Pol's new group, you will have the opportunity to significantly influence and define the lab's culture. You will shape how we approach science, mentor students and develop as a research team.

Team's website: mosaic-wlab.github.io/

Tips for Making a 

Successful Career Pivot

Uncertain, intimidating, uncomfortable: Three words that can easily describe the emotions that accompany a change of career, especially when that change includes a change in industry. Whether you're considering a shift because your current work no longer aligns with your goals or you’re pursuing a new passion, transitioning into a new field is more common than ever. In fact, a 2025 survey of over two thousand US professionals found that 69% have already changed or have considered changing their career fields.

Whether it’s for better work-life balance, a new challenge, or more purpose-driven work, people are increasingly reevaluating their career paths.

In this article, we’ll walk through three simple tips for making a successful pivot.

Tip 1: Reflect on What You Want Next

Before making any big moves, take some time to reflect. Consider your core values, preferred work environment, and long-term goals. This is also the time to identify your transferable skills. Many competencies—like project management, communication, or problem-solving—are highly valuable across industries.

Clarifying what you want and what you already bring to the table will help guide your next steps. Try journaling about what energizes you at work or what drains you. You could also try career assessment tools or simply talking to friends or a mentor to help clarify your direction.

Tip 2: Fill in the Gaps

Once you have a clear picture of where you want to go, the next step is figuring out what you need to get there. Are there skills or credentials that are essential in your new field? If so, remember that short courses, certifications, or on-the-job learning can often provide what’s needed to fill knowledge gaps. Look for affordable or flexible training options, especially those with hands-on experience or mentorship opportunities. Volunteering or contributing to side projects can also help you build credibility while exploring whether the field is the right fit.

Don’t underestimate the value of your experience! Skills gained in one context often translate better than you think. Confidence in your story is key!

Tip 3: Rebrand Your Experience

Making a successful career shift often comes down to storytelling. Update your resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile to highlight the parts of your experience that align with your new direction. Focus on accomplishments that showcase relevant skills, and tailor your language to reflect the expectations and terminology of the industry you’re entering. The goal is to show how your background uniquely prepares you for your newest venture.

Final Thoughts

A career pivot isn’t about starting over, it’s about taking your experiences and all that you’ve learned and applying it in a new direction. With intention, persistence, and a willingness to keep learning, you can shape a path that feels more aligned with who you are now.

Transitions take time, but they also create opportunities for growth, discovery, and renewed purpose. And remember, you’re not alone. Many others have walked this path, and support is out there if you need it.

Want Your Job Featured in the Next Career Compass?

You can get your job featured in the Career Compass newsletter by selecting this option when you post a new job!

To do so, follow these steps:

1. Sign in to the ISCB Career Center.

2. From your Profile page or My Job Posts page, click the blue “Post a Job” button.

3. On the next page, select option 2 that mentions the monthly marketing with Career Compass.

4. Complete the required payment for the Career Compass upgrade.

5. Fill out your job post details.

6. Click “Submit” to post your job on the ISCB Career Center.

7. Keep an eye out for the next Career Compass newsletter to see your job there, too!

From the SCS 2025 Organizing Committee:

We are delighted to invite you to register for the upcoming 21st Student Council Symposium, a brilliant event that platforms the work of students and early-career researchers, and provides an excellent opportunity to form connections with researchers across the globe. The symposium will be held as a hybrid event on 20th July 2025, prior to ISMB/ECCB 2025, in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

We are accepting late-breaking poster abstracts until the submission deadline: 23:59 on 15th May 2025.

You can submit your late-breaking abstract here!

The event will provide an amazing opportunity for emerging researchers to learn from and network with leading experts in the field, including our keynote speakers, Professor Dame Janet Thornton (EMBL-EBI) and Professor Segun Fatumo (Queen Mary University of London). We will also have a number of exciting guest speakers joining us for our panel discussion on “A New Bioinformatics Era: The State of Multi-omics Data Integration” as well as talks by students and early career researchers in the form of oral, poster, and flash talk presentations.

As the 21st edition of the world’s largest student bioinformatics conference, #SCS2025 presents a unique opportunity for participants to disseminate their research to a global audience, gain insights into cutting-edge research in the field, and establish a valuable network among their peers.

Further information is available at our website: https://scs2025.iscbsc.org/.

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