If you're looking to learn more about your career options in the biosciences, this book is for you! This book is designed to provide you (or your advisees) with a basic understanding of the working world, how it functions, and how this information can translate into different career opportunities in the biological and biomedical sciences. It describes positions both at and away from the laboratory bench. It is intended for students, postdoctoral fellows, faculty, career counselors, and anyone else who is interested in learning more about the different types of careers in the biosciences. Topics addressed in this book include:

Descriptions of specific positions for scientists in various fields, specifically as they relate to particular types of work and/or organizations.

Categories of potential employers.

Hints on how to identify specific job opportunities.

Tips on how to get a scientifically and financially rewarding job.

A listing of additional resources (professional societies, publications, websites, and more).