Careers

Nascent Transcript Writer: Jennifer Zieba, PhD So, you’ve accepted your first PostDoc. After years of grueling PhD work, you are now considered a professional in the field, you’re brimming with confidence after successfully defending your thesis, and you’re eager to make your mark on the scientific community. However, the transition into a postdoc can be... Read More

Researchers and genetic counselors can collaborate through grant funding. At a panel session at ASHG 2019, NSGC and ASHG experts shared advice on how. Read More

Management Consultants use their logical-thinking and problem-solving skills to tackle issues identified by corporate clients. These professionals typically work for consulting firms and have an interest in business as well as expertise in science.  myIDP career category: Business of science Read More

Professionals in science policy work in many different capacities at the interface between science/medicine and public policy. Generally, they fall into two categories, those who infuse public policy with the most current scientific knowledge, and those who develop policy to guide scientific enterprise. Their work can include producing commissioned scientific reports to aid lawmakers in making... Read More

Medical Science Liaisons are professionals with advanced biomedical degrees who collaborate with the medical and scientific community to provide consumer safety and marketing information about their company’s products. They travel often to speak with healthcare professionals regarding the educational needs of consumers and attend scientific conferences to gather the newest scientific information relevant to their... Read More