The Riley Guide: Sites with Job Listings

Opportunities in the Natural Sciences

You may also want to review the Career Guides under Medicine along with Science Writing.

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Recruiting Firms

The Chase Group

...offering professional recruitment services in the Life Sciences industry. "Because we work exclusively in the substantive areas of global pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, academic medicine and research, non-profits, animal health, diagnostics, medical devices and healthcare communications, our executive recruiters are focused strictly on identifying, targeting and securing the highest quality candidates skilled for these unique markets." Qualified candidates in these fields are encouraged to review the sample assignments, look at their list of current Search Assignments, and submit the online Application/Interest form in response to a specific listing or just to be added to their list of active candidates. At the time of review they had several terrific positions they were working to fill.

Clark Executive Search

...recruiting and placing scientists, doctors and executives in research and development positions within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry. "We partner with companies of all sizes from major pharmaceutical companies to venture backed biotechnology startups. We place candidates at our clients’ global sites, with particular emphasis on those in the United States, China and other Asian countries." Qualified candidates with a minimum PhD or MD are welcome to submit their credentials.

MedZilla

...excellent source of job listings and exposure for resumes of candidates in Medicine, Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, and other scientific fields. Has been around for a long time and has an excellent reputation.

Powell Search Associates

...offering retained search as well as exclusive and standard contingency searches to clients in the life sciences industry (pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, CRO) as well as Consulting and Venture Capital firms. Candidates with prior experience in the Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Medical Devices, Venture Capital or related Services Industry are welcome to submit a resume for consideration in current and future searches.

Quintiles

"... the only fully integrated bio and pharmaceutical services provider offering clinical, commercial, consulting and capital solutions. Our 23,000 employees in more than 50 countries have helped develop or commercialize all of the top 30 best-selling drugs." Start your search of their numerous openings by selecting a target region (the countries of Central and Eastern Europe are included under Europe), then your preferred location and field.

Job Boards

Biocareers.co.za

..."the official South African job board and career centre for the South African science industry." At this time, we saw very few actual job postings, but the list of employers is great and covers both industry and academic organizations. The career profiles are also wonderful and interesting reading.

BioSpace.com

..."Global hubsite for life sciences." News, trends, information, jobs, careers, etc., all for biotech and other life science professionals. This is huge! The job listings can be searched by location, keyword, and date of posting. The free registration is not required unless you want to store a resume here, save your searches, or create a job agent.

EuroScienceJobs

"...a recruitment medium for international science experts and international organisations doing scientific research in Europe." Lots of terrific listings in various scientific fields with profits, non-profits, academics, governments, NGOs, etc., across Europe. It is expected all candidates will have good English language skills, although fluency in other languages may also be required. This site is operated by the folks behind EuroBrussels.com. You may create an account and submit your CV to this site where it may be viewed by recruiters who have been granted access. This free, but it is not required in order to search and submit applications for the positions listed here.

Lifesciencejobs

...jobs in the worldwide life sciences industry. The News & Career area features links to recruiting services, journals, and other online job sites.

myScience International

"myScience gives an overview of science, research, universities, R&D companies and research centers in the world. myScience provides practical information on employment, funding and daily life as well as scientific news, the science job portal jobs.myScience. myScience is intended for researchers, scientists, academics, and everyone interested in science." But it also lists jobs for support personnel and even government jobs that require strong academic skills. Really wonderful academic and scientific resource. The "regional" portals are customized as to language and news, and the regional job and career areas include specific employment and career advice along with the job listings, such as the myScience.us portal. Terrific sites!

ResearchGATE

...a network for scientists designed to permit better communication between researchers and encourage research collaboration. In this way, it is like an expanded LinkedIn for the scientific community. Registration permits you to connect with others in your field or in complementary fields from around the world, participate in discussions, and review the full text of research articles posted here. They also have an extensive Jobs Board with academic position announcements, post doc fellowships, and funding opportunities from around the world. Registration is not necessary to access these listings.

Post-Docs.com

...a database of nothing but postdoctoral positions. The listings are open for all to view, but registering (free) will allow you to sign up for an e-mail notification list and other services and does not require you to post your CV. There are other good resources to review, including information for non-U.S. citizens interesting in positions in this country. Users of this site will also want to visit their partners UniversityJobs.com and ScienceJobs.org.

Professional Associations and Publications

Entry Point!

This program of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) offers students with disabilities outstanding Internship opportunities in science, engineering, mathematics, computer science, and some fields of business. Application and program information is available on the site.

MaterialsViews.com Job Market

Brought to you by Wiley-VCH, "MaterialsViews.com is a new service that will help keep you up-to-date on these developments. It provides you with short news articles on highlights selected by the editors of some of the top journals in the field. All areas of materials are covered: From the borders of chemistry and physics to the boundaries of life sciences and engineering, and from basic research to cutting-edge applications. In addition to the news items, Wiley's comprehensive journals and books program in the field of materials science and related topics is presented." Nice job board for all science jobs. This replaces the phySpy.com search engine.

Nature

....the weekly international journal of science. Check out their latest features, sign up for their daily update, or go through the Jobs and Career info for career and employment issues, upcoming meetings and courses, announcements, employer listings, grants, and jobs.

NewScientist Jobs

...."This site contains every job featured in the print edition of New Scientist over the last four weeks. Start your job search by selecting a world region, then narrow your search by field of interest. This is an excellent source for jobs in Academic, Industrial, and Government settings. Registration for this service is free, and while not required it does allow you to create search agents and store listings, CVs, and cover letters. You can get to the main New Scientist site from here and enjoy the many articles found there along with the archives.

ScienceCareers.org

...operated by the American Association for the Advancement of Science and Science magazine. This site includes job and career information for persons pursuing a career in any scientific field along with the terrific GrantsNet database of research funding opportunities. The jobs can be browsed by company, position title, or date posted, or they can be searched by keyword combined with several limiting factors like location, discipline, type of organization, and more. Users can also sign up for the Job Alerts, a free service providing e-mail updates of newly posted job advertisements from the database, as well as career related information. My brother Dr. Mike, the Herpetologist and Ecological Physiologist who now teaches at Indiana University at Kokomo, said this was a great resource during his job search.

Science in Africa

... this free online monthly magazine covers a wide range of scientific issues concerning Africa. Each issue features a number of short pieces written by scientists with a general audience in mind. Also includes information on upcoming science events, jobs, funding opportunities, and science education activities and opportunities. A free email newsletter is also available. They have several categories for jobs, but as a help to you indicate which ones have any postings and how many.

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Astronomy

American Astronomical Society

he largest organization of professional astronomers in North America and it promotes the advancement of astronomy and related sciences. The association’s website offers the public access to several good career resources, including the AAS Job Register and a guide to careers in Astronomy.

Check Physics for more resources.

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Biology / Microbiology

American Institute of Biological Sciences

"advancing research and education in the biological sciences." Great info for students in this field as well as general career information for anyone considering studies in biology. Check out the Action Bioscience, their free-access bilingual (English / Spanish) Web site, focused on topical issues in biodiversity, the environment, evolution, biotechnology, genomics, new frontiers, and education. And yes, they have Classified Ads.

Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences

"Our mission is to transform the fields of oceanography, marine science, and ocean health through a blend of cutting edge research, comprehensive educational experiences and a commitment to share our knowledge internationally." Under "Education" you'll find information on internship/volunteer opportunities available along with scholarships for summer study programs (citizens of Canada, UK, and developing countries have special scholarship opportunities).

Microbes.info

..."the Microbiology information portal" offers information on all kinds of things of interest to microbiologists. I like the "hot germ news" and "disease watch" sections. Links to all kinds of good information for folks interested in or involved in this field, including several good job sites.

Microbe World

..fun site designed to introduce kids and younger teens to the world of microbiology. You can help solve microbe mysteries, do some online experiments, read about microbes in the news, and find out why and when you should really wash your hands (oh gross!). Finally, you can check out careers in microbiology. From the American Society for Microbiology and available in English and Spanish.

You may also want to look at Medical Fields, Allied and Complementary Health, Biotechnology & Biomedical Engineering, Animal Sciences & Fisheries, Agriculture, Forestry, & Farming, and Earth, Environmental & Water Sciences

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Chemistry

Chemistry & Industry

...Chemistry & Industry covers the interface of science, commerce, and industry. It's a mix of news, review, features, research articles, and career information (plus jobs) for the chemist in the industrial world. Search the full content or check out an individual issue online. This is a publication of the Society of Chemical Industry, an international association dedicated to to furthering the application of chemistry and related sciences for the public benefit.

ChemIndustry.com

...huge directory of sites and sources for the chemical industry, including lists of manufacturers, suppliers, services, and job databases.

ChemistryJobs.com / ChEJobs.com

...listings for jobs in chemistry and chemical engineering. All jobs feature date of posting. Some links to employers who post here. Part of a network of sites from one group, Sastha.com.

American Chemical Society

...information and resources for professionals, students, and educators, including career guidance, employment info, and a professional data base. Some services are available only to members, some are free to the public, others can be purchased by nonmembers.

American Chemical Society Careers

... a job and career information service for chemical community worldwide. It is not limited to ACS members, but some resources as well as some job announcements which appear in the most recent print issue of Chemical & Engineering News can only be viewed by ACS members. You do not need to be registered to use the Apply Now feature.

Links for Chemists from the WWW Virtual Library

...an index of over 8,075 chemistry resources on the web, provided by the Department of Chemistry at the University of Liverpool. Use with some caution as there are no dates to indicate when the pages were updated and under "Careers" I see some resources which have not been in existence for some time.

Jobs for Organic Chemists

...part of the Organic Chemistry Portal, this list of jobs is divided into North American and European jobs. The webmaster says he tries to public vacancies in R&D, and I am seeing a very good list of well-known international organizations. You only see a couple of listings for each region on the front page. Select "More Vacancies" to see the full list for this region. Each listing includes the contact application information, most of which require you to go to the hiring organization's website to apply. They post announcements for 2 months, but you can see the date of posting for each position. The listings include internships, fellowships, and other positions that did not require a Ph.D.

Organic Chemistry Jobs Worldwide

...nice collection of organic chemistry jobs from this site geared toward organic chemists involved in academic or industrial research. Besides the jobs, fellowships, etc., there are loads of links to journals, databases, dissertation collections, reviews, guides, patents, and current awareness sources. The resources for laboratory work include links to chemical product databases, laboratory safety bulletins (in pdf), products and services, etc.

See also Pharmaceutics and Chemical Engineering

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Entomology

Entomological Society of America

... the society hosts listings for jobs and internships in entomology. If you are interested in studying bugs or just want to figure out what these people really do, guides to entomology, the work of entomologists, Frequently Asked Questions and more can be found under Resources.

Jobs in Entomology

The Department of Entomology at Texas A&M University posts listings for openings in this field, including assistantships. They also link to other web sites that list job openings in this and related fields.

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Forensics

Forensic Technician

Career and Education information along with Job and Salary Data by Metropolitan Area. Part of The Riley Guide's Career Research Center

American Academy of Forensic Sciences

..".a professional society dedicated to the application of science to the law. Its membership includes physicians, criminalists, toxicologists, attorneys, dentists, physical anthropologists, document examiners, engineers, psychiatrists, educators and others who practice and perform research in the many diverse fields relating to forensic science." You can review information on a career in forensic sciences (including emerging disciplines), check the many employment opportunities covering this diverse field, look for educational institutions offering programs leading to this field, and much more. This is a very rich resource.

American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors

...a nonprofit professional society devoted to the improvement of crime laboratory operations through sound management practices. Their site includes information on meetings, accreditation of labs, links to additional forensic societies, and jobs.

Ask a Forensic Artist

How do you get into this field? This well-organized website offers very good advice on the topic along with interviews of forensic artists, informatin on training, career information, and much more. By the way, forensic artists are not graphic artists who also dabble in criminal investigation. They are law enforcement specialists who also assist with this facet of investigation. The author, Lisa Bailey, is an experienced forensic artist but did not start in that field. AAFA can also be found on Facebook.

Education in Forensic Science from Forensic DNA Consulting

..."Our goal is to provide both the professional and lay community with education resources in the field of forensic science. We provide a general framework for thinking about forensic science and integrate all the different specialties through that framework." They have a nice summary on careers in this field, a short list of classes they offer, and links to additional resources.

International Association for Identification

...oldest and largest forensic professional association in the world, offering certification programs in Bloodstain Pattern Examination, Crime Scene Investigation and Analysis, Footwear Examination, Forensic Art, Forensic Photography, Latent Print Examination, and Tenprint Examination. You can learn about their certification programs, find scholarship information, and even review a number of job postings on their website. Check out their list of local associations too, since many of them also post job announcements locally.

Kruglick's Forensic Resource and Crimimal Law Search Site

..over 1500 links to forensic sites and information sources covering firearms, facial recognition, forensic experts, arson, chemical and toxicology, etc etc etc. Founded by the late Kim Kruglick, a criminal defense lawyer and national expert and expert witness in forensics and DNA evidence. Now sponsored by Forensic Bioinformatics.

You may also be interested in Law Enforcement.

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Natural Resources

Cyber-Sierra's Natural Resources Job Search

A wonderful collection of links to resources and listings of jobs in forestry, earth sciences, and other natural resource fields. The maintainer has an excellent "read me first" file on the problems in finding work in these fields.

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Ornithology

American Ornithologists’ Union

"Founded in 1883, the American Ornithologists' Union is one of the oldest and largest organizations in the world devoted to the scientific study of birds. Although the AOU primarily is a professional organization, its membership of about 3,000 includes many amateurs dedicated to the advancement of ornithological science." Scan the "Resources" area for information on careers in this field.

Ornithological Jobs from the Ornithological Societies of North America (OSNA)

Information on how to subscribe to the BirdJobs-L listserv as well as announcements of openings for postdocs, reserve managers, hawk watch coordinators, bird banders, wildlife biologists, interns, etc etc etc. Many positions are temporary or seasonal and do not mention degree requirements as much as experience. The main website links to all the member societies (also terrific). Great for wildlife specialists as well as seasoned enthusiasts.

Ornithology Careers

...for those of you interested in the study of birds, this is a marvelous site. The person who put this information together is Dr. Roger Lederer, a Professor of Biological Sciences at California State University, Chico. As he notes in this article, most ornithologists do not work exclusively with birds but may be ecologists, wildlife biologists, or persons from other fields. It is an interesting article, with suggestions for education and occupational information. The rest of his site includes some wonderful information for the bird-minded individual. There are a lot of ads, but you can work around them.

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Physics

American Association of Physicists in Medicine

Founded in 1958, AAPM is a scientific and professional organization composed of more than 7000 scientists (medical physicists) whose clinical practice is dedicated to ensuring accuracy, safety and quality in the use of radiation in medical procedures such as medical imaging and radiation therapy. The site includes information on this field, including notes specifically for students, and offers terrific career services for practitioners in the field.

American Association of Physics Teachers Career Center

Jobs for educators in physics, k-12 and college/university. You'll also find research and postdoc fellowships listed here if you are considering a sabbatical to pursue additional training and education. You do not need to be a member nor even a registered user of this site to view and apply for jobs, but please note that unless you indicate otherwise your resume will be stored here when you use their "quick apply" feature. There are numerous resources for educators to peruse along with scholarship, grant, and competitions to consider. Please note the following statement, taken directly from their pages: "The APS Career Center is part of the Physics Today Career Network. Jobs and resumes are shared with four partner job boards – Physics Today Jobs and the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT), AVS: Science and Technology of Materials, Interfaces, and Processing, and IEEE Computer Society Career Centers." You will find many duplicate job announcements posted here an on the Physics Today board.

American Physical Society Career Center

Jobs posted with this professional association. You do not need to be a member nor even a registered user of this site to view and apply for jobs, but please note that unless you indicate otherwise your resume will be stored here when you use their "quick apply" feature. People who are considering a career in this field will want to look at the information in the APS Careers in Physics section. Please note the following statement, taken directly from their pages: "The APS Career Center is part of the Physics Today Career Network. Jobs and resumes are shared with four partner job boards – Physics Today Jobs and the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT), AVS: Science and Technology of Materials, Interfaces, and Processing, and IEEE Computer Society Career Centers." You will find many duplicate job announcements posted here an on the Physics Today board.

Health Physics Society

...formed in 1956, this is a scientific organization of professionals who specialize in radiation safety. Its nearly 6,000 members "represent all scientific and technical areas related to radiation safety including academia, government, medicine, research and development, analytical services, consulting, and industry in all 50 states and the District of Columbia." Members include health care professionals in radiology and nuclear medicine as well as physicists who work at nuclear power plants. The society has produced a very nice brochure with information on careers in health physics, and college students can find information on fellowships and travel grants on the site. Society members have access to an online job board, plus some jobs are listed in the month Health Physics News newsletter.

Physics Today Career Network

The Physics Today Jobs website, in conjunction with Physics Today magazine, is a niche recruiting resource representing highly-talented professionals in physical science, engineering, and computing. You do not need to be a member nor even a registered user of this site to view and apply for jobs, but please note that unless you indicate otherwise your resume will be stored here when you use their "quick apply" feature. People who are considering a career (or are already actively pursuing a career) in this field will want to look at the other information on this page. Under Career Resources you will find links to and listings of numerous resources, including career advice from Pete Weddle, one of the premiere experts in employment today, especially online sources and services. (Pete's a friend of mine, and I cannot speak highly enough about him). Some resources require registration, but most are open to all users. Please note the following statement, taken directly from their pages: "The APS Career Center is part of the Physics Today Career Network. Jobs and resumes are shared with four partner job boards – Physics Today Jobs and the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT), AVS: Science and Technology of Materials, Interfaces, and Processing, and IEEE Computer Society Career Centers." You will find many duplicate job announcements posted here an on the APS board.

PhysicsWorld

...sponsored by the Institute of Physics, this is a great resource for persons in this field. It covers news, product reviews, web links, articles from Physics World magazine, and physics jobs. All the jobs advertised in Physics World, CERNCourier.com, and Nanotechweb.org are listed here. You can quickly and easily search through the listings to view quality positions in academia, industry, and government.

SPS Jobs, Sigma Pi Sigma and the Society of Physics Students

A joint project of the association and the honor society, this job board features listings from internships to senior level positions. The board is open to all users regardless of membership in these organizations, but you will need to create a free account in order to apply for any position listed here. Please note: "SPS Jobs is part of the Physics Today Career Network. Jobs and resumes are shared with five partner job boards - Physics Today Jobs, the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT), American Physical Society (APS) and AVS: Science and Technology of Materials, Interfaces, and Processing Career Centers, and IEEE Computer Society Jobs (if a relevant computing opportunity)." Interested in physics as a possible career? Check out the Society of Physics Students website, especially the Careers Using Physics area.

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Virology

Virology Jobs from the American Society for Virology

.. jobs in a variety of settings for virologists, technicians, and other supporting services (clinical trials manager). Very easy to search, and the listings include postdoc Fellowships.

Ten Frequently Asked Questions about Training in Virology, American Society for Virology

It starts with the basic question of "what kind of college education is best" and ends with "how do I know this career is right for me."

All the Virology on the Net

Actual host of the ASV job site, you can peruse other parts of the collection while watching for the return of the database, such as their extensive list of Virology Job Resources and the Organizations and Groups of Interest to Virologists.

You will also want to review the resources listed under Biology & Microbiology.

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