Testimonials

"About a year and half ago, as I was getting ready to wrap up my PhD (Neurobiology), I sat down and asked myself, aside from taking up postdoctoral training- considered the default route, what would I like and be able to do for a career. Among the readily visible options was medicine, public health, business or law. I figured those options would help me specialize further and not necessarily broaden my professional horizons which is where I wanted to take my career. More importantly, I did not want to stray from science, but build on the experience I gained and instead work at perhaps a ‘big picture’ level. Picky, yes!

At that juncture, Science Careers (http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/) was the first place I stopped by and visited most often since then. It offered a wealth of information about degree programs, funding opportunities as well as job openings (- see links below) and it continues to update its databases regularly and frequently. The website also contained valuable first-person accounts of individuals who took up unconventional career paths and in that sense they were pioneers. I read online articles on science policy, ethics and science writing and decided to contact some of the authors. It was to my joyous surprise that I actually got replies from them. They presented a balanced picture of what each of those career paths had to offer and the need for professionals, who are proficient in the language of science and public-policy, to take on the role of liaisons.

The information, advice and encouragement I received, along with support from my PhD mentors, made me comfortable in stepping outside the lab and confident in seeking out the necessary skills to carve out an ‘alternate’ career - at the intersection of policy, ethics and writing - in an international setting. I joined MA in International Science & Technology Policy (ISTP) degree program, at The George Washington University (GWU), concentrating in Biomedical Policy & Ethics. Now, at the start of second and final year of the program, I look forward to the remainder of an exciting journey learning new subjects and issues and, equally importantly, networking which comes with living and working at the heart of policy-making that is Washington, DC. As for the future, I feel challenged and excited about what it has to offer."

For more information
http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_development/previous_issues/articles/2170/science_policy_career_resources
http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_development/previous_issues/articles/3570/starting_a_career_in_science_writing
http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_development/previous_issues/articles/2030/ethics_resources/
http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/funding
http://scjobs.sciencemag.org/search/jobs.aspx
http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/meetings

Vidya N Nukala, PhD
The George Washington University

"The quality of scientists that are utilizing the database to search for positions is quite impressive. Our company has successfully identified and contacted several top-talent scientists with highly desirable skill sets! This is an impressive database and a great single point of access to top-tiered scientists in today's job market!" Melanie Smith, Recruiter Eli Lilly "Science remains a one-stop shopping source for our company. We consistently get the most qualified CVs from advertising in the magazine and from the website. I know we are getting a good response from the web, because we receive CVs before the ad appears." Staffing Manager A New Jersey Pharmaceutical Firm

"The resume/CV database is very impressive and flexible. We're very pleased with the 20 or 30 excellent resumes that we got. We'll purchase access more often, as our intellectual property practice continues to grow. Good job, Science!" Samir Elamrani Patent Attorney Shaw Pittman "I would highly recommend and promote the use of Science's classified ads in anyone's search for sales representatives for their company. We had wonderful results and found qualified people very quickly." Deb Scherer Advertising Manager Integrated DNA Technologies, Inc.

Dear Mr. Gwynne, "Thank you very much for the tips (online Science) on the competitive job market. After several years of research experience, at present I am on the road looking for a scientist job. Your tips are very useful for a person like me. Thank you very much for the enlightenment on the strategy. Sometimes a person like you can make a world of difference in others' lives." G.R. Reddy a ScienceCareers.org user "I wanted to let you know that I think your Job Alert service is a wonderful concept, and well executed. It makes it much easier for a busy scientist to keep up with job postings in a timely manner. I will re-enroll the next time I am looking for a new position." Leslie Casey Director of Laboratory Operations Elusys, Pine Brook, NJ

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