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There are lots of career options for Biology PhD's. This list shows many careers that are commonly followed by PhD graduates, as well as some rare opportunities. This list is in no way complete - if a job you are interested in is not listed, do not be discouraged. Click on each job type for a short description.
- Academic Research Path
- Faculty/Professor at a university or other researching institution
- Post-Doctoral work
- Private Foundations, Acadamies, and Institutes
- Other Teaching/University Positions
- Non-tenure track
- Teaching at a small undergraduate institution
- University Administration
- Biotechnology/Industry
- Biotech business executive
- Biotech research
- Pharmacology
- Marketing and Sales
- Technology Transfer
- Private Foundations, Acadamies, and Institutes
- Technology Development Related
- Bioinformatics Analysis
- Computer programmer
- Software Developer
- Online resource development
- Educational media development
- Government
- NIH-related
- Other agencies (EPA, FDA, CDC, etc.)
- Bioterrorism/National Defense
- Patent Office
- Science Policy
- Government Official/Office Holder (We need pro-science people in the house and senate!)
- Science Journalism
- Journal editor
- Writing for the general public (ie: newspapers, magazines)
- Educational writing
- Business Related
- Consulting
- Business Executive
- Law Related
- Patent lawyer
- Forensic Analyst
- Lawyer
- Medically Related
- Medical Doctor
- Nurse
- Medical Imaging (ie: Xray, MRI, etc.)
- Hospital Administration
This website is put together and maintained by your Biology Graduate Student Representative Council. Have ideas as to what else you'd like to see here? Email BIO-GradRepCouncil@listproc.jhu.edu with your suggestions.