Trends in the Early Careers of Life Scientists
A 1998 report by the National Research Council's Committee on Dimensions, Causes, and Implications of Recent Trends in the Careers of Life Scientists, chaired by HHMI investigator Shirley Tilghman. Also available in print.
www.nap.edu/books/0309061806/html/index.html

Career Development Center for Postdocs and Junior Faculty
A collaborative effort of HHMI, the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and the Burroughs Wellcome Fund. Affiliated with Next Wave, which offers extensive career information.
nextwave.sciencemag.org/feature/careercenter.shtml

GrantsNet
Another collaboration between HHMI and AAAS, GrantsNet speeds the search for funds for graduate and undergraduate training in the biomedical sciences and undergraduate science education.
www.grantsnet.org

Phds.org
Science career library provides graduate students and others with extensive resources.
www.phds.org/

Biospace
A clearinghouse about the biotechnology industry, including job listings.
www.biospace.com

Sciencejobs.com
Online jobs site affiliated with BioMedNet, NewScientist and Cell.
http://www.sciencejobs.com/site/ns/

Post-docs.com
Recently launched site highlights postdoctoral positions at universities and elsewhere, with related resources.
www.post-docs.com

Guide to Nontraditional Careers in Science
A 1999 book by Karen Young Kreeger that examines how scientists use their skills in new careers in writing, business, law, technology transfer and other fields.

—DKC

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Reprinted from the HHMI Bulletin,
January 2001, Pages 18-25
©2001 Howard Hughes Medical Institute