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Careers Away from the Bench

RESOURCE: Careers Away from the Bench

Science Careers

Career Trends:
Careers Away from the Bench

Increasingly, Ph.D.-level scientists are searching for career opportunities beyond bench research. Not only are scientists interested in pursuing nonresearch-based careers, but the contrast between the number of graduate students and postdocs, and the limited availability of tenure-track faculty positions means that these are no longer "alternative" career options. From technology specialists to patent attorneys to policy advisers, you can learn more about the sorts of careers that scientists can pursue and the skills you will need to develop in order to succeed in nonresearch careers.

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Sidney DragganMember, Environmental Information Coalition's Stewardship Committee for the EarthPortal/Encyclopedia of Earth. ... (Full Bio)

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