Science
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Descriptive Career Information
National Academies - Career Planning for Beginning Scientists and Engineers
Career guidance for scientists from the National Academies. Job openings at the National Academies are also available.
http://nationalacademies.org/careerguides.html
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Biological Scientist
Overview of the profession from the U.S. Department of Labor. Includes information about: General nature of the work, working conditions, employment, training and qualifications, job outlook, earnings, and related occupations.
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos047.htm
University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Office of Career and Professional Development
Provides professional advice for a career in life sciences. Includes tips on grant writing.
http://career.ucsf.edu/lifesci/index.html
Job Banks and Searching Advice
Bio.com - Biotechnology Career Center
Employment listings and general advice on practical career management.
http://www.bio.com/jobs/index.jhtml
BioCareer Center from SciWeb
Search for jobs, submit a resume, or register for e-mail notices.
http://www.biocareer.com/jobsresumes/job_searchpage.cfm
Engineering Central
National job database listing positions for all engineering disciplines.
http://www.engcen.com/index.asp
Engineeringjobs.com
Browsable job database and resume posting website for engineers and technical professionals.
http://www.engineeringjobs.com/
Kelly Scientific Resources
International scientific temporary placement agency.
http://www.kellyscientific.com/web/global/ksr/en/pages/
Medzilla
Job database and resume posting website for employment in the biology, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, heatlhcare and science industry.
http://www.medzilla.com/
National Science Foundation (NSF) - Research Experience for Undergraduates
The National Science Foundation's Research Opportunity program for Undergraduate Students.
http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/index.jsp
NatureJobs.com
Job searches in the field of science.
http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/index.html
New Scientist Jobs
Job bank from New Scientist magazine, also known as sciencejobs.com.
http://www.newscientistjobs.com/splash.action
Science Careers
Career resouces from the publishers of Science magazine.
http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/
Science's Next Wave
A career services and development site for scientists. Search job listings, graduate programs, grants and how-to guides for job seekers.
Also includes a section for minority scientists.
http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_development/looking_for_next_wave
Fellowships and Grants
Women in Cell Biology
Educating Future Women Scientists. Click below to see a list of grants and fellowships.
http://www.ascb.org/index.cfm?navid=89&id=1671&tcode=nws3
Associations
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
http://www.ieee.org/portal/site
National Organizations that promote women in science
A list by Women in Cell Biology.
http://www.ascb.org/index.cfm?navid=89&id=1684&tcode=nws3
Graduate School Information
MassCIS
The Massachusetts Career Information System (MassCIS) is available to Massachusetts residents and includes an Education & Training section. Click on "Graduate School Sort" to create a list of schools matching your preferences. From the Mass. Division of Career Services (DCS).
http://masscis.intocareers.org/
Peterson's Online Graduate Program Resource
Peterson's online searchable graduate program database. Users can search graduate programs nationally by keyword, location, etc.
http://www.petersons.com/Default.asp?ShowTab=gr
Market Trends
American Society for Cell Biology
Women in Cell Biology presents Studies of Women in Academe.
http://www.ascb.org/index.cfm?navid=89&id=1676&tcode=nws3
"Finding a Teaching Position: Strategies for Success"
For Education Digest; Mar2008, Vol. 73 Issue 7, p38-42, Thomas A. Kersten's article includes teacher employment outlook, market demand, market supply, and mentions how the American Association for Employment in Education reports a general shortage of teachers of general science and biology.
http://0-search.ebscohost.com.library.simmons.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=31203806&site=ehost-live
National Center for Education Statistics
Article from Education Statistics Quarterly, vol.3, issue 1, 2001, 'From Bachelor's Degree to Work: Major Field of Study and Employment Outcomes of 1992-93 Bachelor's Degree Recipients Who Did Not Enroll in Graduate Education by 1997'. Includes stats on employment status, full-time salaries, job benefits, and job satisfaction for Biological/Interdisciplinary science degree recipients.
http://nces.ed.gov/programs/quarterly/vol_3/3_1/q5_2.asp
"Scientist Lawyers: Test Tubes to Briefs"
From Science Magazine, February 22, 2008, Laura Bonetta describes a new opportunity for scientists coming out of graduate school. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) offers an exam for researchers to become patent agents, a role in which they monitor the scientific arguments made by lawyers.
http://0-sciencecareers.sciencemag.org.library.simmons.edu/career_development/previous_issues/articles/2008_02_22/10_1126_science_opms_r0800048
"Post Postdoc: Are New Scientists Prepared for the Real World?"
Natalie Dawson writes this article for Bioscience, Jan2007, Vol. 57 Issue 1, p16-16, in which she focuses on the employment status of postdoctoral researchers in the U.S. The available employment options increasingly tend to be outside of traditional academia. A report released by the National Academy of Sciences also brings focus to the issue of support for young researchers.
http://0-search.ebscohost.com.library.simmons.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=23907747&site=ehost-live
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