Science Resources
Biology
Agricultural and Food Scientists - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile
American Institute of Biological Sciences - Professional association providing information about careers in biology and the AIBS classifieds job postings.
American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology - Professional association providing career insights and nontraditional science careers
Audiologists - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile
BioCareer Center http://www.biocareer.com/ - Jobs, articles and internet resources for the biotechnology field.
Biological Scientists - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile
BioSpace.com - Comprehensive biotechnology/pharmaceutical employment site with thousands of job listings in all disciplines, including research, development, regulatory affairs, clinical research, quality assurance/quality control, validation, and manufacturing/production. The site also contains a fully-searchable resume database where candidates can place their resumes for review by industry professionals, a BioJob Search Agent and career resources and links, company information and industry news.
Career Descriptions - Furman University’s alphabetical list of potential careers for biology majors, with links to over 200 Web sites.
Careers in Biology - Emporia State University’s list of links related to biology careers
Careers in Biotechnology - The Biotechnology Institute’s career resources pages, including career profiles, employment opportunities, and an overview of how to pursue a career in biotechnology.
Chiropractors - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile
Dentists - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile
Dieticians and Nutritionists - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile
Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology - Professional association job postings site
Medical Scientist - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile
Occupational Therapists - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile
Optometrists - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile
Physical Therapists - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile
Physician Assistants - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile
Physicians and Surgeons - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile
Podiatrists - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile
Registered Nurse - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile
Respiratory Therapists - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile
Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology - Professional association’s FAQs about careers in biology and job interview advice.
Southwestern University Biology Web site
Undergraduate Research Experiences - From the National Science Foundation site
Veterinarians http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos076.htm - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile
Chemistry
American Association for Chemical Competency - Professional association’s career advice for young professionals.
American Chemical Society - Professional association’s career information
CEN Chemjobs - A comprehensive, online career and employment site exclusively for the chemical sciences community. Search for internships, fellowships, post-doc positions, entry-level and early career opportunities and post your resume for employers to see.
Chemists and Materials Scientists - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile
Materials Research Society - Professional association’s Career Connections page
Pharmaceutical Sales Careers - Overview from Quintessential Careers
Pharmacists - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile
Southwestern University Chemistry Web site
Undergraduate Research Experiences - From the National Science Foundation site
Environmental Science
Action Guide to Outdoor/Environmental Careers - Princeton University’s online primer about exploring your career interests, environmental jobs, potential employers and relevant graduate programs.
CareerEco’sTips for a Green Career Search
Careers in Ecology - Ecological Society of America’s guide to becoming an ecologist for undergrad students.
Conservation Scientists and Foresters - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile
Environmental Career.com - Job seeker resources for those interested in environmental careers.
Environmental Careers Organization - Professional association
Environmental Career Opportunities - Search jobs in every sector of the environmental industry. For password and login, contact Career Services at x1346.
Environmental Scientists and Specialists - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile
E-Jobs - Links to environmental opportunities in the USA and Canada. Employment includes careers such as nature and wetlands scientists, GIS, technicians, chemists, earth sciences/geologists/ geotechnical, policy and law, wildlife conservation, land use planning, education, etc.
Food Law and Policy - Harvard Food Law and Policy Clinic resource of numerous organizations of legal and advocacy roles.
Green Corps - A one-year program that intersperses intensive classroom instruction with multiple campaign efforts. Trainees gain hands-on experience running field campaigns to win environmental protections and public health initiatives.
Hydrologists - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile
Idealist.org - Search a variety of non-profit jobs, including environmental ones
League of Conservation Voters Education Fund - Find environmental and social-justice jobs and internships suitable for students and recent grads.
Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry - Professional association’s Career Center page
Student Conservation Association - SCA is a nationwide conservation force of college and high school volunteers who protect and restore America’s parks, forests, and other public lands. For nearly 50 years, SCA’s active, hands-on approach to conservation has helped to develop a new generation of conservation leaders, inspire lifelong stewardship, and save our planet. Internship opportunities available.
SU Environmental Studies Program Internet Links - Resources for governmental, activist and professional organizations, study and work abroad, mega-sites and more.
Undergraduate Research Experiences - From the National Science Foundation, for students studying earth sciences
Additional online resources include networking groups on LinkedIn.com which you can join, including:
- Green Jobs and Careers Network
- Think Green
- Smart Grids: Energy and Water
- Clean Economy Network
- Clean Techies Around the World
- Carbon Market Business Network
- GreenTek
- Global Green Power plc
- Renewable Energy Jobs
- Corporate Environmental Sustainability
Physics
Atmospheric Scientists - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile
Bright Recruits - Website with searchable database of jobs in physics.
Careers in Physics - Career resources, including job postings, from the American Physical Society.
Institute of Physics - Professional association
International Association of Mathematical Physics - Professional association
- Job postings in mathematical physics.
Physics.org - Career information, including an overview of jobs for physics majors and career profiles.
Physics Today - Searchable database of physics job postings plus career resources for physics job seekers.
Physicists and Astronomers - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile
Southwestern University Physics Web site
Undergraduate Research Experiences - From the National Science Foundation
Engineering
Discover Engineering - Web site for those interested in a career in engineering. Offers career profiles in a variety of engineering fields.
Drafters - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile
Engineering.com - Job postings, as well as other useful information for engineers.
Engineering Technicians - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile
Engineers - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile
Hirenet - Hundreds of engineering positions. If you are an SU student or alumnus/a call Career Services at (512) 863-1346 for the password to access this site.
Undergraduate Research Experiences - From the National Science Foundation for students studying engineering
Urban and Regional Planners - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile
General Science Links
American Association for the Advancement of Science - Professional association with career resources for a variety of scientific careers. Includes links for career development resources, internships, fellowships, and job search assistance.
Geoscientists - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile
GrantsNet - American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute created this free site to learn about the latest funding opportunities (grants and fellowships) for young biomedical researchers.
National Science Foundation - Opportunities for science and social science graduates in a variety of fields.
New Scientist Jobs.com - Search a database of jobs in a variety of scientific fields.
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile
Science’s Next Wave - Science magazine’s online career resources for scientists.
Science Technicians - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile
Southwest Research Institute - Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, SWRI is a multidisciplinary, independent, nonprofit, applied engineering and physical sciences research and development organization with 11 technical divisions. Link features job postings.
Speech-Language Pathologists - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile
