Careers in science
Positions at universities (& required degree and experience)
Professor (PhD)
Research Associate (PhD, 1-2 years)
Post-doctoral associate (PhD)
Research Support Specialist (BS, sometimes MS, several years)
Graduate student (BS)
Research Technician (various levels) (BS, minimum)
Laboratory Assistant II (HS, variable experience required)
Laboratory Assistant I (no degree, no experience required)
Administrative
Administrative Assistant
Accounting
Possible Careers related to Biodiversity Conservation,
Plant Genetics, Crop Improvement, etc.
Scientist:
Molecular biology
Plant breeding
Plant Pathology
Natural Resources
Genetics (Plant, animal, microbial, etc.)
Environmental conservation
Bio-engineering
Education:
Public awareness
Teacher: primary, secondary or college
Informal Science Education—science outreach to the public through museums, science centers, aquariums, zoos, national parks, etc.
Conservation:
National parks, protected areas
Environment, waste management
Government policy
ELSI: Ethical, Social, Legal issues of science
Public awareness
Law
Policymaker
Resources for Careers in Science
American Society of Plant Biology: a one-page summary http://aspb.org/downloads/careersbroch.pdf