Career Resources
The best place to look for information about careers in biology is on the web. Below we have listed some useful sites where you can find out about different careers in biology.
One good way to investigate careers in biology is to look at job advertisements. By looking at job listings, you can discover what kinds of jobs are available and think about which of them appeal to you. Then, by looking at the requirements for positions of interest, you can learn what skills you need to acquire and can tailor your courses and college work experiences accordingly.
Job Listing Sites
The links below are not necessarily specific to biology. All jobs or positions offered by an organization are listed. You will need to select a field of specialization, or search on specific terms, like "ecologist" or "geneticist" to see what opportunities are available.
Generalized Biology Career Resource Sites
These sites provide a variety of career descriptions and suggestions, along with further links to job search sites.
- Careers in the Biological Sciences, American Institute of Biological Sciences
- Biology Careers Page, Furman University
- Careers in Biology, Emporia State University
- Biology Careers, Portland State University Career Center
- What can I do with a major in biology? University of North Carolina, Wilmington, Career Center