General Web Resources
These are general Web resources that have been reviewed and selected as useful to many students and postdocs. You should speak with a career counselor about particular resources for your specific situation. However, if you're trying to answer the question "What am I going to do with my life?" you'll need to make an appointment.
Biology
- SoCalBio.org - Offers links and info on local biomedical industries
- Bio.org - The Biotechnology Industry Association champions biotechnology and biotechnology companies
- California Healthcare Institute - Includes information on biomedical research in California
- Cell and Molecular Biology Online - An information resource for cell and molecular biologists
Education
- Academic360.com - A collection of Internet resources for the academic job hunter
- K-12jobs.com - Provides lists of teaching jobs and administrative positions at private and public schools
- Academic Careers Online - A job site for mobs in education and academia
- American Educational Research Association
- Preparing Future Faculty Program – A national program to provide doctoral students and postdocs opportunities to observe and experience faculty responsibilities
Postdoc Positions
- Pathways to Science - Resource page to search for postdocs, faculty positions, etc.
- Postdoc Jobs
Application Process for Jobs in Academia
- City of Hope Careers
- Career Center - UC Berkeley's career center webpage devoted exclusively to Ph.D.s, with tips on the application process for both academia and industry
- Penn Career Services - Academic job search resources from the University of Pennsylvania
Salary Surveys and Salary Negotiation
- The Riley Guide - Rile Guide articles on salary information and negotiation
- The Wall Street Journal - Wall Street Journal's Career site
Health Industries and Health Care
- Virtual Career Center - National Institute of Health Career Center
- Medzilla - Services for employers and professionals in biotech, pharma, health care, and science
International Job Search
- Academic360
- Academic Careers Online
- JobsDB - Asian Jobs Database
- International Think Tanks (listed by country)
- THE - Times Higher Education Supplement (U.K. academic jobs)
Professional Networking
- www. LinkedIn.com – Professional networking site where you can make connections and get advice, and find insider information on an industry or company
Science
- Science Careers - Science Next Wave online resource for all sciences
- Biology Jobs
- New Scientist Jobs - Different types of science jobs
- National Academy of Sciences - science, math and engineering career resources