Career
For more information on academic and nonacademic careers, consider the following resources:
- Family Leave Policies compiled by the AAS and friends (New for 2013!)
- Division of Planetary Sciences Job Listing (New for 2012!)
- 51 Women in Planetary Science feature articles;
- American Astronomical Society Career Services;
- American Geological Institute Geoscience Workforce page and reports (see particularly Chapter 3: Geoscience Employment Sectors).
- American Geophysical Union Career Center;
- American Institute of Physics Career Network;
- Carleton College’s Science Education Resource Center;
- The Chronicle of Higher Education;
- Science Careers, from the journal Science;
- AAAS/Science Individual Development Plan Interactive Guide/Worksheets
- Feibelman, Peter J. A Ph.D. is Not Enough! A Guide to Survival in Science (1993, 109pp);
- Fiske, Peter S. Put Your Science to Work. The Take-Charge Career Guide of Scientists (2nd Ed. 2001, 179pp.);
- Reis, Richard M. Tomorrow’s Professor: Preparing For Academic Careers in Science and Engineering (1997, 416pp.) and associated online listserv: http://cgi.stanford.edu/~dept-ctl/tomprof/postings.php;
- ed. Robbins-Roth, Cynthia. Alternative Careers in Science, 1998;
- Tobias, S., D. Chubin, and K. Aylesworth. Rethinking science as a career: perceptions and realities in the physical sciences, Tucson: Research Corp, 1995; and a
- Compilation of Women in Geoscience links (including careers) by Prof. Natalie Mahowald, Cornell University, including her survey of female MS/PhD’s in non-academic careers, including what they like or don’t like about their jobs.
University alumni pages showing employment of their graduates:
- California Institute of Technology – Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences;
- University of Arizona – Department of Planetary Sciences;
- Cornell University – Department of Astronomy;
- University of California, Los Angeles – Department of Earth and Space Sciences; and
- Washington University in St. Louis – Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences.
University students, postdoctoral fellows, and employees also can access a wealth of information through their Graduate Schools, Career Centers, Teaching Centers, and other resources on campus – including information about nonacademic careers that may not be available in their science departments.
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Postdoctoral Scientist
Tracking Code
405-1100
Job Description
USRA is an independent, nonprofit research corporation where the combined efforts of in-house talent and university-based expertise merge to advance space science and technology. USRA works across disciplines including bio medicine, planetary science, astrophysics, and engineering and integrates those competencies into applications ranging from fundamental research to facility management and operations. USRA engages the creativity and authoritative expertise of the research community to develop and deliver sophisticated, forward-looking solutions to Federal agencies and other customers – on schedule and within budget.
The Universities Space Research Association (USRA) is seeking applicants for a Postdoctoral Scientist position in the Planetary Radar group at the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico. This position would involve observations, data processing, archiving, and modeling of near-Earth asteroids and other Solar System bodies with the Arecibo Planetary Radar system. Experience in astronomical observations of Solar System objects, small-bodies geophysics, astronomical instrumentation, and/or numerical inverse modeling is desirable. Experience with radar observations and techniques, programming languages, and Linux systems is preferred but not required. The incumbent would be expected to participate in radar observations and also carry out an independent research program. The Observatory has significant computing facilities. Conference travel and equipment support are available. This position shall be for a two year appointment with the likely renewal of one year.
Applicants should provide a curriculum vitae, a research plan [limit 3 pages], and contact information for three references. A PhD in physics or a related field is required. Applications from members of underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged.
The Arecibo Observatory is managed for the NSF by a consortium comprising SRI International, USRA, and Universidad Metropolitana. It is home to the largest radio telescope in the world and conducts research programs in Radio Astronomy, Planetary Radar, and Atmospheric Sciences. All appointments are contingent upon the continuation of the cooperative agreement with the NSF for the operation of Arecibo Observatory.
The successful applicant will be a resident in Arecibo, Puerto Rico and will be an employee of USRA. All interested candidates must apply directly on our website at https://usracareers.silkroad.com/.
USRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Job Location
Arecibo, Puerto Rico, United States
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
Hello! I was wondering if anyone could comment on whether, as women, there are any advantages to careers in academia versus careers in industry?
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