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Biology

Descriptive Career Information

Occupational Outlook Handbook - Biology
The Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook provides information on job outlook, working conditions, training, and salaries for biological scientists.
http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos047.htm

Career Advice for Life Scientists
A component of the main page for the American Society for Cell Biology, this section outlines major issues presented by the Women in Cell Biology committees. Issues such as balancing career with family obligations, handling disruptive work environments, and branching out into related fields are addressed. The document can be viewed and downloaded in two parts in PDF format; Part II is here.
http://www.ascb.org/index.cfm?navid=6&id=1778&tcode=nws3
For part II
http://www.ascb.org/index.cfm?navid=6&id=1779&tcode=nws3

Life Sciences Research and Teaching: Strategies for a Successful Job Hunt
From the American Society for Cell Biology, this pamphlet, available in PDF format, is directed towards students who are seeking a position in academic research, teaching and industry. Sections include the choosing of the right graduate school, cover letters and interviewing.
http://www.ascb.org/index.cfm?navid=6&id=1767&tcode=nws3

Job Banks and Searching Advice

Science Jobs - Bioscience
Excellent job bank and other resources.
http://www.sciencejobs.com/search.action

BioView
National, searchable job bank for careers in life science.
http://www.bioview.com/bv/servlet/BVHome

BioSpaceJobs
Search bioscience positions available throughout the United States. Information about career fairs and direct links to major bioscience companies are also provided.
http://www.biospacejobs.com/jobs/default.aspx

HireBio.com
National biotechnology job database and career resources.
http://www.hirebio.com/

Parenteral Drug Association Career Center
Pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical national job bank.
http://www.pda.org/careers/index.html

Marine Science Careers
General information and Job listings for Marine Careers, from the Virginia Institute of Marine Science at the College of William and Mary.
http://www.vims.edu/adv/ed/careers/index.html

See Also: General Job Banks and Searching Advice

Associations

American Institute of Biological Sciences
National membership and public policy organization dedicated to advancing research in biology. An online membership directory allows you to search companies in your area that are conducting scientific research.
http://www.aibs.org/core/index.html

American Society for Cell Biology
The ASCB represents those within the field of cell biology, and works to further the value and visibility of the field as a whole. Teaching, research funding, and career assistance are just a few of the included topics.
http://www.ascb.org

The Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology
Professional association focused on the dissemination of biology information and research. Online newsletter and job/fellowship postings geared to all levels of experince.
http://www.sicb.org/

 

Graduate School Information

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

See Also

Biotechnology

Health

Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine

Nursing

Science Resumes

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Page updated: February 28, 2008