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Career Field: Science

Nature of Work

Employment Opportunities

Education & Training

Dartmouth Resources

Science Bibliography

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Nature of Work

Career Information

General:

• MentorNet:  Provides all students in engineering, science and mathematics the opportunity, as protégés, to be matched in one-on-one e-mentoring relationships with mentors who have work experience in industry, government, and higher education.
• Science's Next Wave Career Network: A weekly online publication that covers scientific training, career development, and the science job market.
• Science Careers: From the journal of Science.
• Career TV: Career information by industry, company and location including aerospace and defense, automotive, computer software, energy and pharmaceuticals.

Biology, Biotechnology:

• Careers in Biological Sciences: American Institute of Biological Science- Career information and career development.
• Careers in Marine Biology: Southwest Fisheries Science Center.
• 123 Biotech: Information on biotech jobs, careers and industry news.

Chemistry, Biophysical Chemistry:

• Chemistry.org: Industry info and job listings by the American Chemical Society.
• Careers in Biophysics: General information on the work of biophysicists.

 Neuroscience:

• The Journal of Neuroscience: Weekly publication exploring current issues in neuroscience.
• Education and Career Information Portal: Neuroscience career and education information.
• Center for the Neural Basis of Cognition: Dedicated to the investigation of the neural mechanisms that give rise to human cognitive abilities.

 Physics, Astronomy:

• PhysLink.com: Physics and astronomy online education, research and reference web site.
• Physicists and Astronomers: Nature of work, training and employment information.

Geography, Earth Science:

• Ecojobs: Host of environmental science related jobs.
• Association of American Geographers: Online Career Guide.
• Geology Jobs: Career information, job postings, and news.

Science Alumni Stories

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Employment Opportunities

Sample Employers

• Massachusetts General Hospital: This world-renowned hospital has a $200 million annual research budget and an affiliation with Harvard Medical School.
• National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
• HigherEdJobs.com: Links to numerous academic opportunities.

Job & Internship Listings

General:

• National Institutes of Health:  Information on research and training opportunities.
• Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program: Information on National Science Foundation funded research opportunities for undergraduate students.
• ScienceJobs.com: Job listings in industry, academia, and government.
• Medzilla: Biotechnology, pharmaceutical, healthcare and science links.

Biology, Biotechnology:

• Biologyjobs.com: Targeted resource for job seekers and employers in Life Science.
• Society for Conservation Biology: News, programs and job postings.
• BioSpace: Biotechnology, pharmaceutical and general science jobs.
• Biotechnology Institute: Links to career information and employment opportunities.

Chemistry, Biophysical Chemistry:

• Chemistry Job Resource Center: Provided by the Dartmouth Chemistry Department.
• American Chemical Society: Experience Opportunities in Chemistry.
• Biophysical Society: Entry-Level and Internship Job Board.

Neuroscience, Cognitive Science:

• Neurotechnology Industrial Organization: Job board.
• APA Online: Undergraduate Research Opportunities and Internships.

Physics, Astronomy:

• PhysNet - Physics Jobs Online: Links to various physics-related job sites on the web.
• Society of Physics Students: Careers using Physics. Internship and job links.

 Geography, Earth Science:

• Earthworks-Jobs.com: Jobs in energy, oil, mining, geoscience, environmental, agriculture, forestry, ecology, meteorology, oceanography, hydrology, soil, GIS and related subjects.
• Nature Jobs: International job listings and career information.
• Geographyjobs.com: Geography jobs in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.

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Education & Training

Professional Associations

General:

• The American Association for the Advancement of Science
• National Association of Science Writers
• The Association for Women in Science (AWIS): dedicated to achieving full participation for women in science, mathematics, engineering and technology.

Biology, Biotechnology:

• American Institute of Biological Sciences: Scientific association dedicated to advancing biological research and education for the welfare of society.
• Network Science's List of Professional Associations for Biotechnology

Chemistry, Biophysical Chemistry:

• American Chemical Society: Independent membership organization which represents professionals at all degree levels and in all fields of chemistry.
• Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry

Neuroscience, Cognitive Science:

• Society for Neuroscience: SfN is the world's largest organization of scientists and physicians devoted to advancing understanding of the brain and nervous system.
• Cognitive Science Society: Brings together researchers from many fields who hold a common goal: understanding the nature of the human mind.
• Cognitive Neuroscience Society: Committed to the development of mind and brain research aimed at investigating the psychological, computational, and neuroscientific bases of cognition.

 Physics, Astronomy:

• American Institute of Physics: Promoting the advancement and diffusion of the knowledge of physics and its application to human welfare.
• American Astronomical Society: Major organization of professional astronomers  in North America.

Geography, Earth Science:

• Association of American Geographers: Scientific and educational society whose members share interests in the theory, methods, and practice of geography.

Graduate Program Information

• PhDs.org: Includes links to resources for choosing a graduate program, graduate fellowships and grants, and graduate school listings and rankings - created by former Assistant Professor of Math, Geoff Davis.
• Science Master's Education: Contains a catalog of programs, articles, and data pertaining to master's education in science, mathematics and engineering and the master's workforce.
• Gradschools.com: Comprehensive online resource of graduate school information.

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Dartmouth Resources

• Women in Science Project: The mission of WISP is to encourage more Dartmouth women to persist in science, math, and engineering by creating and fostering a supportive academic and social climate that will aid women in pursuing science as a major and a career.
• Department of Biological Sciences
• Department of Chemistry
• Department of Earth Sciences
• Department of Geography
• Department of Physics and Astronomy
• Department of Psychological and Brain Science
• Office of Undergraduate Research: Information on funding sources for undergraduate research.

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Science Bibliography: A Sampling of Books in the Resource Library

NOTE: Italicized titles can be borrowed and are located in the Baker Library Project Room in the Reserve Corridor.  Click here for a complete list of books on reserve.

• Alternative Careers in Science: Provides 23 contributions on alternatives to the lab or research institution for those with science degrees.
• Careers for Animal Lovers & Other Zoological Types
• Careers in Biotech and Pharmaceuticals
• Careers in Horticulture and Botany
• Career Opportunities in Science:  A complete guide to more than 80 careers in science.
• Great Jobs for Biology Majors: Covers the common career paths taken by graduates in the field.
• Jobs in the Drug Industry - A Career Guide for Chemists: How to find and why to take entry-level jobs in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Jump Start Your Career in BioScience: Provides you with descriptions of a number of conventional and "alternative" career opportunities.
• Opportunities in Biotechnology Careers
• Opportunities in Chemistry Careers
• Opportunities in Clinical Laboratory Science Careers: Descriptions of the personal attributes, skills, and qualifications necessary to excel as a clinical laboratory scientist.
• Pharmaceutical Industry Guide: Contains contact information on the key players in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
• Physical Sciences Career Directory