Is Project Management a career option for scientists?

According to a recent Science Careers article “Tooling Up: The Project Management Career Track“, it certainly is!

Although the article points out that it would be difficult to obtain such a position fresh out of graduate school, it discusses the career path that one scientist took from his graduate school years to reach a project management position.

Even if you are currently a post-doc, you will learn what you need to do to start the path to moving into science project management.

After you read the article, we would like to hear your thoughts and comments, please share them with us.

Alternative Science Career Trends Booklets

Here is yet another link to a resource generated by AAAS/Science for PhD-level scientists who are searching for alternative career options:

http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/tools_tips/outreach/away_from_the_bench_booklet

This extensive 36-page PDF booklet contains great tips for creative ways to search for alternative science jobs, different career options, and online resources.

In order to download the booklet, you will have to register your email address to receive email updates periodically from AAAS/Science. You will receive an email confirmation that includes a link to download.

Nontraditional Careers for Scientists Webinar

The AAAS and Science Careers have organized a webinar titled “Nontraditional Careers: Opportunities Away from the Bench“. The format is a table-round discussion with experts from industry, government, and non-profit examining various career options available for scientists in the different sectors. In addition, the webinar will present and discuss strategies to help you if you are interested in a non-research career.

The bad news is that the webinar took place earlier today.

The great news is that the webinar will be available online for download for free in the next few days. If you register, you will receive an email notification when the webinar is available for download.