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Related Links
CAREER LINKS PhDs.org Current job listings Job-Hunt.org Job sites with opportunities in the sciences http://www.futurebiojobs.com/ CRISP, Computer Retrieval of Information on Scientific Projects: This web site by NIH provides a search engine of investigators being funded by NIH. Criteria for the search can be done using investigator, keyword, institution, or state. Additionally, each grant along with the abstract is provided. Medzilla: The web site provides a job search engine for academic and industrial positions in the sciences. This site allows you to post your resume and also contains a salary survey. Biotechnology Industry Organization : This site provides information on the biotechnology industry. There are several members listed along with a link to their web page and contact information. Employment links for the biomedical scientist : This site is invaluable for its numerous career-related, employment, and recruiter links. Virtual Career Center for Scientists from UCSF: The UCSF Career Center for Scientists Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology:The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology National Science Foundation: An independent U.S. government agency responsible for promoting science and engineering The National Cancer Institute, Technology Transfer Fellowship Program for PhDs: An opportunity for professionals to receive specialized training in methods of technology transfer Science-Next Wave: An Electronic Network for the Next Generation of Scientists Bio Online: A Career Center for Scientists BioSpace: A source for employment opportunities and career resources in the bioscience industry. The Career Planning Center for Beginning Scientists and Engineers: Source of information, guidance, and employment opportunities. Biofind: The Biotechnology Resource Centre: Biobusiness page with sections on innovations, events, jobs, and the Biotech Rumor Mill. Recombinant Capital: Tons of information on financial aspects of large and small biotechnology companies. May sound dry, but page is very well put together and has links to (often lively) discussion threads on pretty much every company and biotech topic imaginable. Association of University Technology Managers: Provides insight into this growing career area. National Technology Transfer Center: A full service technology transfer center. Another growing career. The National Academies: Advisors to the Nation on Science, Engineering, and Medicine. Internship and career opportunities are described on their website. Presidential Management Internship Program: Established by Executive Order to attract to the Federal service outstanding individuals from a wide variety of academic disciplines who have an interest in, and commitment to, a career in the analysis and management of public policies and programs. By drawing graduate students from diverse social and cultural backgrounds, the PMI Program provides a continuing source of trained men and women to meet the future challenges of public service. Southern Research Institute: An independent, 501-(c)-3, not-for-profit center for scientific research with a staff of nearly 600, including scientists, technical, and staff support personnel. In late 1999 the Institute affiliated with the University of Alabama at Birmingham. For job opportunities, see http://www.sri.org/job_listings.asp or email at jobs@sri.org. ONLINE READING AND READING RESOURCES LINKSAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science Homepage: A nonprofit professional society dedicated to the advancement of scientific and technological excellence across all disciplines, and to the public's understanding of science and technology. A National Conversation on Doctoral Education: An Emerging Consensus Report from the National Convocation on Science and Engineering Doctoral Education. To Boldly Go....: A Practical Career Guide for Scientists by Peter Fiske, and related links. PHDs.org: Information for scientists and would-be scientists at all levels. Science Magazine Online: The global weekly of research, published by the American Association for the Advancement of Science. The Scientist Newsletter: Gopher menu of past issues. The Evolving World of the Post-Doctoral Research Scientist (currently unavailable) by John Knox, from the Fall 1996 issue of National Forum, a publication of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. Survey on Doctoral Education and Career Preparation: Survey of over 4,000 doctoral students across the country revealing how students feel about the quality of their education and training. Research America: The nation's leading nonprofit, non-partisan voice for making medical and health research a higher national priority. In 2002, Industry Roundtable partnered with R!A to bring a Science/Media Forum to UAB where scientists and journalists discussed ways to better communicate science to the public. Graduate and Professional Education page including Career Mentoring Program and student fellowships, careers in physiology page, career mentoring page |
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