Career Advice and Programs

There are many excellent resources available to students interested in pursuing careers in academia, industry, government or those interested in non-traditional careers in science. A number of helpful websites and resources are provided below. In addition, students should take advantage of the wealth of information available from the faculty in our program.

Duke University Career Center
The Career Center at Duke University provides career services of the highest standard to undergraduates, graduate students and alumni of Trinity College, the Pratt School of Engineering and the Graduate School. Working in partnership with faculty and colleagues, and recognizing that each individual has unique needs, the staff

• help students and alumni make the most of their Duke education, resources, and connections to develop career interests and values, and to find satisfying work
• build and maintain relationships with alumni and employers who can provide internships, entry-level positions and opportunities for experienced professionals.
  Site includes a comprehensive list of resources at the graduate students disposal and current links to career fairs and seminars.

Duke Human Resources Career Workshops
The Duke Human Resources offers employees and students the opportunity to gain training in various areas through the following workshops/programs:

• Computer Technology
• Work Skills Development
• Management Development
• Financial Workshops
• Consulting Services

Science’s Next Wave
Next Wave is a career development magazine, updated weekly on the web that has been published since 1995 by the research journal Science. Science’s Next Wave describes their purpose as follows:

“The aim is to provide you, the early-career scientist, with the tools, insight, and advice you need to discover the vast range of careers open to you, decide which path you want to pursue, and follow it. We look at research and non-research careers, on and off the bench, in academia, industry, and elsewhere. We cover issues of scientific training and career development such as finding a job and finishing your Ph.D. And our writers and editors bring you the latest news on factors affecting the science job market.”