Online version : http://www.dcu.ie/students/careers/newsletters/1309424591.htm
Edition week: 6-Jul-11
Options for Science Graduates
Science Graduates are employed in a diverse range of sectors. This includes work in pharmaceuticals, brewing, food processing, quality testing, fine chemical manufacture, waste treatment, medical therapeutics, diagnostics, environmental monitoring, health and safety, research & development, healthcare and teaching.
Not all science graduates want to work in the area of science for example, working in sales & marketing, regulatory affairs and banking and finance.
As a science graduate, you have developed subject specific knowledge as well as skills in the area of analytical and problem-solving; handling, analysing and evaluating information, research; time management and organisation; written and oral communication; monitoring; teamwork; IT and technology, and numerical ability.
With this in mind, know what you have to offer in terms of academic success, skills and competencies and have the evidence to support your argument. Develop a good network of contacts by joining professional bodies and social networks, for example, LinkedIn. Have your action plan and be flexible and adaptable.
Websites
www.dcu.ie/careers - go to "Job Resources" and select "Vacancies".
www.gradireland.com
- Register with gradireland for job alerts
- Go to "Careers Sectors" to choose "Science, Research & Development".
www.prospects.ac.uk
- Go to "Careers Advice" and select "Options with Degree". Choose your degree area to find out some options and what’s involved.
- Go to "Jobs & Work Experience" and then to "Types of Jobs".
www.sri.ie/ - Science Recruitment Ireland
clinicalresearch.ie - clinical research careers in Ireland
www.imda.ie/imagine - insights into some of the careers in medical devices and diagnostics
www.mysciencecareer.ie/ - find out more about a career in science, technology, engineering or mathematics
www.newscientist.com/blogs/bigwideworld - Graduate Careers Blog for the New Scientist
www.earthworks-jobs.com - Earthwork Jobs – jobs in environmental sciences, meteorology, and climate change etc
sciencecareers.sciencemag.org - science careers and jobs
www.bases.org.uk - the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences – information on careers
Useful Booklet:-
Go to the "Gradireland Publications" section at
gradireland.com/publications and select "Science". The booklet contains information about areas of work; getting a job and information on professional bodies.
All the best,
Yvonne and the DCU Careers Service Team
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KPMG |
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Announcing the CPA Student Development Award - A chance to win €5,000 towards CPA tuition. |
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Careers International will be holding the following two events:- |
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In association with European Movement Ireland, the European Court of Auditors is pleased to offer a graduate the unique opportunity to intern in the private office of Eoin O’Shea, Ireland’s member of the European Court of Auditors, for a five month period commencing in October 2011. |
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Applications are currently being accepted for the following internships: |
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The Daniel O'Hare PhD Research Scholars Scheme was established last year to honour the contribution of founding president Daniel O'Hare, and to respond to a number of national strategic priority areas. In that context DCU will fund a number of PhD research scholarships in the areas of Innovation; Sustainability; and Social Cohesion. The University welcomes applications under these headings in all its disciplinary areas. |
