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Nontraditional Careers for Scientists
Author(s) -
Balbes Lisa Marie
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
the faseb journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.709
H-Index - 277
eISSN - 1530-6860
pISSN - 0892-6638
DOI - 10.1096/fasebj.24.1_supplement.84.1
Subject(s) - variety (cybernetics) , value (mathematics) , engineering ethics , public relations , work (physics) , field (mathematics) , career development , psychology , computer science , engineering , political science , pedagogy , mechanical engineering , mathematics , machine learning , artificial intelligence , pure mathematics
A scientific background prepares you for much more than just a laboratory career. The broad science education, analytical thinking, research methods, and other skills learned are of value to a wide variety of types of employers, and essential for a plethora of types of positions. By understanding your own personal values and interests, you can make informed decisions about what career paths to explore, and identify positions that match your needs. This talk provide an introduction to the wide variety of nontraditional career possibilities for scientists, including chemical information, patent work, technical writing, education, human resources, sales and marketing, and much more. We will discuss typical tasks, education and/or training requirements, and personal characteristics that make for a successful career in each field, illustrated with specific examples. Valuable tips and advice about planning career transitions will also be provided.