Physics Career and Employment links

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• Science Jobs - A science job search engine in all areas of science including, but not limited to:  biochemistry, biotechnology, bioinformatics, biophysics, botany, cell biology, developmental biology, ecology, environmental science, genetics, medicine, microbiology, and zoology.

• Landing Your First Job - The online version of "Landing Your First Job A Guide for Physics Students", written by John Rigden for the American Institute of Physics (AIP).

• American Institute of Physics Home Page. - While this page is a treasure of information related to Physics, your quest for employment information can be fulfilled by following the link to AIP's "Resume Search Service".  You can post your resume and/or review job opportunities by category.

• PhysicsWeb - Again, a significant resource for information related to Physics, and how it integrates with other sciences.  Look for the link to "PhysicsJobs".  You'll find job openings, internships, assistantships and fellowships.

• American Astronomical Society Job Register - Mostly lists academic job openings for astronomers and astrophysicists, but some nonacademic and postdoctoral openings as well. Also see the AAS's Industrial Astronomers Network, which features a list of companies that have hired astronomers.

• American Physical Society Job Center - Academic and nonacademic job listings. There's also a resume bank.

• How to Leave Physics - This site provides information on alternative careers; tips on finding potential employers, writing a resume, and interviewing; a question-and-answer page with Ms. Hodgdon's replies to readers' general questions; and links to other employment resources.

• NASA JOBS - Employment opportunities at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

• Physlink.com Job Board - Academic and nonacademic job listings for physicists, astronomers, and engineers around the world. Users may also post their CV's on the site.

• Space Jobs - Job listings in the aeronautics and space industries.

• American Association of Physics Teachers - AAPT's online Science Job Market features jobs for physics educators (in middle schools, high schools, and two- and four-year colleges and universities) in the United States and abroad.

• AeroIndustryJobs - Employment opportunities in the aerospace, defense, aviation, advanced materials and composites industries. Registered users may also post their resumes on the site.

• From the Office of Personnel Management web site:

            Federal job openings for Physicists

            Federal openings for Physical Scientists

            Federal openings for Physical Science Technicians

• Are you interested in Technical Sales?  Real scientists are employed in the sale and support of products ranging from pharmaceuticals to laboratory equipment.

NOTE:  Be sure to check out the "Big Board" sites on the web that list opportunities in a wide array of occupations.  UWSP's Career Services web site has a page that lists many of the "Big Job Boards".  You should also register with Career Services if you have not already done so!

Updated August 13, 2008