Jobs
Leaving, and returning to, the academy
Our academic careers columnist talked to four people who managed to leave the academy and find a way back in.
Happening this week: Free webinars on building relationships, telling your science story and biological aging.
Three science illustrators discuss how they have merged their academic training in research with a lifelong interest in the visual arts.
Lots of free professional-development events in the lead-up to the 2021 ASBMB Annual Meeting.
Our academic careers columnist offers tips and low- and high-tech tools to help you overcome sticking points in your projects.
With the ASBMB's new career center, you can browse jobs, post positions, have your resume critiqued and more.
Job seekers
- Search for jobs.
- Sign up for job alerts.
- Get your résumé evaluated for formatting, keywords, ATS compatibility and more.
- Get in touch with a career coach.
- Get tips on résumé writing, interview skills and networking.
Employers
- Create standard job postings for free (regular and industry members of the ASBMB).
- Choose from a variety of advertising packages to get job openings in front of the right candidates.
- Search a bank of candidate-uploaded résumé.
- Build a searchable profile to showcase your company or institution.
- Access and tailor templates for corresponding with job candidates.
Professional development opportunities
Awards, grants and fellowships
The ASBMB provides numerous awards, grants and fellowships to scientists at all career stages.
On-demand events
An archive of recorded sessions including scientific presentations and discussions on topics related to career development, education, funding and advocacy.
The Art of Science Communication
An online course that provides fundamental training in science communication.
Webinar
Building professional relationships
April 20, 2021 | 1–2:30 p.m. EDT
This workshop will focus on effective strategies for developing professional relationships in person or virtually. Participants will identify their goals for networking and ways in which they can meet new contacts over the next year, learn how to initiate and maintain professional relationships, and create a networking action plan.
On-demand events
An archive of recorded sessions including scientific presentations and discussions on topics related to career development, education, funding and advocacy. More
Career tips
From building your online brand to dressing professionally, these short videos will help set you on the path to career success. More