Resources on Scientific Careers/Graduate School

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SUMMARY

This discussion provides a comprehensive list of online resources for individuals pursuing scientific careers or graduate school. Key websites include Science Magazine's Careers section, Nature's Careers section, and the National Science Foundation's publications. Additional resources such as the American Institute of Physics and the American Astronomical Society's career page are highlighted for their specific relevance to physics and astronomy. The discussion emphasizes the importance of these resources in tracking research trends and identifying career opportunities in the scientific field.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of scientific career pathways
  • Familiarity with academic publishing and research trends
  • Knowledge of graduate school application processes
  • Awareness of professional organizations in science
NEXT STEPS
  • Explore Science Magazine's Careers section for job listings and career advice
  • Review the National Science Foundation's publications for statistical insights
  • Investigate the American Institute of Physics for physics-specific career resources
  • Utilize ScienceWatch to analyze trends in global research
USEFUL FOR

Graduate students, early-career researchers, and professionals in the scientific community seeking guidance on career development and academic opportunities.

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http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/ => Science Magazine's Careers section

http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/ => Nature's Careers section

http://chronicle.com => Chronicle of Higher Education - not specific to science, but still useful at times

http://nsf.gov/publications/ => National Science Foundation - very interesting publications and statistics

http://www.aip.org/ => American Institute of Physics - information similar to NSF's, and more specific to physics

http://aas.org/career => specific for astronomy

http://sciencewatch.com/ - tracks trends in global research, and identifies what's potentially hot

http://www.phds.org - NRC rankings

http://isihighlycited.com/ - highly cited researchers

I also have a lot more at http://del.icio.us/inquilinekea/gradschool
 
Mathematics news on Phys.org
IOP also has a very good career section:
http://www.iop.org/careers/index.html
 

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