Careers in Biology
IPFW- Department of Biology

These are links to places where one can find information about careers in specific fields of biology. For the most part these pages are maintained by the professional/scientific organization whose speciality is that area. Career information is divided into the rather broad categories of "Molecular and Cellular" and "Organismal and Field". Some sites are fairly general and are listed in both categories. There is also a listing of some sites that provide information on specific jobs and internships.

Finding a career, whether it be in biology or not, is often a difficult process. For some help in this area, look at the page Career Exploration on the Internet. This page guides you through this process starting with an exploration of self.

Molecular and Cellular Biology, Health-Related Careers

  • Careers in Physiology
  • Careers in Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology
  • Careers in Genetic Counseling
  • Careers in Human Genetics
  • Careers in Forensic Science
  • Careers in the Genetics Field
  • Careers in the Microbiological Sciences
  • Careers in Botany
  • Careers in Plant Pathology
  • Sources for information on careers in Biology, Conservation, and Oceanography
  • Careers in Science and Engineering
  • Occupational Outlook for Biological and Medical Scientists
  • Careers for Biology Major
  • Careers in Biology

    Organismal or Field Biology

  • Careers in Animal Behavior
  • Career Opportunities in Ecology and Environmental Studies
  • Careers in Oceanography, Marine Science & Marine Biology
  • Guide to Outdoor/Environmental Careers
  • Careers in Botany
  • Careers in Mammalogy (PDF document)
  • Careers in Marine Mammal Science
  • Careers in Herpetology
  • Careers in Marine Biology & Oceanography
  • Environmental Careers Organization
  • Careers with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
  • Zoo and Aquarium Career Opportunities
  • Professional Associations
  • Guide to Zoological Park Careers
  • Sources for information on careers in Biology, Conservation, and Oceanography
  • Careers in Science and Engineering
  • Occupational Outlook for Biological and Medical Scientists
  • Careers in Biology


    Places to look for specific jobs

  • Employment Opportunities: Wildlife & Fisheries and Environmental Sciences
  • FASEB Career Resources
  • Employment Links for the Biomedical Scientist
  • History of Science Society: Employment Opportunities
  • monster.com / Online Career Center