Science Job Resources

This warm weather is making me think of all the awesome summer field biology jobs that will be starting soon. These are great ways to learn about experimental design and help tackle important questions in the natural sciences, and also to discover fascinating regional flora and fauna! Here are a few of my favorite list-servs and job boards:

EcoLog: click here to sign up for this awesome list-serv, which sends you a daily list of job announcements, interesting articles and engaging discussions in the world of ecology. (But be sure to select Digest as the Subscription Type, or else you'll get LOTS of separate emails each day). 

ConBio: the Society for Conservation Biology hosts this job board, which is another great resource.

Texas A&M: another good job board (and not just for jobs in Texas!)

SCA: the federally funded Student Conservation Association has a host of neat positions available. Let me know if you want more info about this program.

Archbold Biological Station: this private research station in Central Florida has great post-baccalaureate internships in a wide range of areas, from herpetology to avian epidemiology to plant ecology. This is a great opportunity to do independent research, and as an ABS Plant Lab alum, I can tell you that it's one of the best opportunities out there for young scientists.

- jb