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Biology(includes Microbiology, Neuroscience, Cell and Molecular Biology)

Ecology and Conservation Biology

Marine and Aquatic Biology

Biology (includes Microbiology, Neuroscience, Cell and Molecular Biology) 

Abbott Laboratories: (internships and jobs) Abbott Laboratories is a leading global health care company. Abbott offers internship and professional development programs (for recent graduates). 
For more information: http://www.abbott.com/global/url/content/en_US/50:50/general_content/General_Content_00013.htm

American Academy of Forensic Sciences: (jobs)
For more information: http://www.aafs.org/employment

American Association for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology: (internships and research) This site contains an extensive listing of summer internship programs, organized by state and undergraduate/graduate level.
For more information by state: http://www.asbmb.org/summerresearchprogram/Landing.aspx
For more information by graduate or undergraduate level: http://www.asbmb.org/CareersAndEducation.aspx?id=4124

American Institute of Biological Sciences: (jobs) Scroll down for opportunities
For more information: http://www.aibs.org/classifieds/

American Society for Microbiology: (research and jobs) Most of the postings require a Master or PhD degree.  Research Associate positions are also posted (only BA/BS requirement).  Also provides a link for students, under educational resources with additional research opportunities. 
For more information on post graduate opportunities: http://www.asmcareerconnections.org/home/index.cfm?site_id=756
For more information on research opportunities: http://www.asm.org/index.php/education/students.html

American Society of Cell Biology: (jobs) Most of the postings require a Master or PhD degree.  Research Associate positions are also posted (only BA/BS requirement)
For more information: http://jobboard.ascb.org/

Amgen: (internships and jobs) Amgen discovers, develops, manufactures, and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Amgen’s college internship program offers hands-on training opportunities and serves as an excellent introduction to the biotechnology industry. Amgen also offers rewarding full-time opportunities for recent college graduates.
For more information: http://wwwext.amgen.com/careers/university_relations.html

BiologyJobs.com: (internships and jobs) Search by contract, part-time or full-time opportunities.
For more information: http://www.biologyjobs.com/search.cfm?requesttimeout=500

Biospace:(jobs, internships and research) Search postings related to Biotech/Pharma, Med-Device/Diag, Clinical Research and Academic/BioMed.  Click on Career Network on the left hand side of page. Search career fairs also.
For more information: http://www.biospace.com/jobs/homepage/

Department of Energy: (internships and jobs) Directory of program offices, lab and technology centers, operations and staff offices. Scroll to the bottom for career and internship opportunities.
For more information: http://energy.gov/offices

Jefferson Labs: (jobs) Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, also known as Jefferson Lab, is a world-leading nuclear physics research facility funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. Jefferson Lab scientists seek to expand our knowledge of the universe by studying the nucleus of the atom, its protons and neutrons, their quarks and gluons, and how the strong force binds these particles together.
For more information: http://www.resumeware.net/jlabs_rw/jlabs_web/job_search.cfm

Kalamazoo College-Undergraduate Research Opportunities in Biology: (internships and jobs) Scroll down to #3 and #4 for additional resources.
For more Information: https://reason.kzoo.edu/biology/researchops/

Kelly Scientific Resources: (internships and jobs)  The world’s leading provider of scientific and clinical research workforce solutions. 
For more information: http://www.kellyscientific.us/web/us/ksr/en/pages/careers_main.html

National Academies: (jobs) The National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine, and National Research Council are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and the world.  Click on Current Opportunities.
For more information: http://www7.nationalacademies.org/careers/

National Science Foundation: (research) The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program supports active research participation by undergraduate students in any of the areas of research funded by the National Science Foundation.
For More Information: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5517&from=fund

Nature.com: (jobs and internships) Click on advanced search to search by geographic location, type (scientist, research assistant, professor, etc).  If interested in internships, type internships into the “title” box.
For more information: http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/science/

New Scientist Jobs: (jobs and internships) Search the New Scientist database for hundreds of science jobs including: Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Earth & Environment, Physics and Others.  Search by sector (e.g. government, industry, not-for profit), location or keywords.
For more information: http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/default.aspx

Pharma Opportunities: (jobs) Search for job opportunities in the life science and healthcare industries (e.g. pharmaceutical sales, healthcare jobs, biotech jobs, pharmaceutical sales representative jobs and science Jobs).
For more Information: http://www.pharmaopportunities.com/__Jobs.aspx

RefWorks-COS: (research) A business unit of ProQuest, LLC, RefWorks-COS provides an entire suite of tools and services designed to facilitate discovery and research from start to finish. Products support researchers, research managers, information specialists and students in all types of organizations--from academia and government agencies to medical facilities and corporations.
For more Information: http://www.refworks-cos.com/

Rochester Institute of Technology Biological Sciences: (internships) Lists homepages and direct web links to paid co-op/internship and summer undergraduate research postings listed alphabetically by organization name and listed by state (and Bermuda, Brazil, Caribbean Sea, Costa Rico, Puerto Rico). Also includes Special Interest Groups - subcategories of the complete alphabetical list related to career interests or special eligibility requirements - these subcategories are alphabetical listings only.  Once you click on the link, scroll down to the bottom of the page for additional links.
For more information: http://people.rit.edu/gtfsbi/Symp/summer.htm

Science.gov: (internships and fellowships) Click on internships/fellowships under special collections (right hand side of page); then undergraduate students.
For more information: http://www.science.gov/internships/index.html

Science Careers: (internships and jobs) Search postings through the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). AAAS is an international non-profit organization dedicated to advancing science around the world by serving as an educator, leader, spokesperson and professional association.
For more Information:  http://aaas.sciencecareers.org/JobSeekerX/SearchJobsForm.asp

Student Conservation Association: (internships) Get Real Conservation Experience with SCA Expense-Paid Internships, Living Stipend • Housing • Round Trip Travel • 18 and Older • 3-12 Months • All 50 States.
For more Information: http://www.thesca.org/

Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships, Department of Energy: (internships and research) The Department of Energy Office of Science serves as the nation’s largest supporter of basic research in the physical sciences. Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships support the intellectual and professional development of students with a sincere desire to be fully involved in a program offering an intensive, mentored scientific research experience. Interns work at one of 16 National Laboratories, the most comprehensive research system of its kind in the world.
For more information: http://science.energy.gov/wdts/suli

Third Frontier Opportunities: (internships) The Third Frontier Internship Program is looking for students enrolled in degree programs with high-tech curriculums including: Physical; Biological; Agricultural sciences; Engineering; Computer Sciences; and Mathematics.
For more information: http://thirdfrontierintern.ohio.gov/3fip/3fip_bro04.php

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA): (internships and fellowships) FDA is an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services.  The FDA is responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation, and by regulating the manufacture, marketing, and distribution of tobacco products. There are many avenues available for those individuals interested in pursuing a career in science at the FDA.
For more information: http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/WorkingatFDA/FellowshipInternshipGraduateFacultyPrograms/default.htm

For more information about funding opportunities: http://fundingopps.cos.com/

Ecology and Conservation Biology 

American Conservation Experience:  (internship) a Non-Profit Conservation Corps based in Flagstaff, AZ, is currently hiring energetic, ambitious young adults to participate as AmeriCorps members in a paid 6 month skills training program preparing them for outdoor careers with ACE, with other conservation corps, or with land management agencies such as the National Park Service, US Forest Service or Bureau of Land Management. http://www.usaconservation.org/

Botanical Society of America: (internships, fellowship and jobs) Click on Careers/Jobs for opportunities. Once in employment section, scroll to the bottom for additional career and internship opportunities. 
For more information: http://www.botany.org/

Cary Institute Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program: (research) For the past 23 years, the Cary Institute’s Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program has provided 8-12 students each summer with an opportunity to conduct quality research in ecology at a world-class institute.
For more Information: http://www.ecostudies.org/reu.html

Conservation Jobs and Internships: (internships) The Conservation Job Board profiles the latest jobs related to conservation, ecology, forestry, restoration, wildlife, fisheries, marine science, environmental education, land trusts, protected areas, outdoor recreation, ecotourism, and more.  Click on Job Links for additional job related resources. Search by job category as well.
For more information: http://www.conservationjobboard.com/conservation-Internships

Ecological Society of America: (internships and jobs)Find opportunities from a variety of fields including: Agronomy, Aquatic Ecology, Biology, Botany, Climatology, Ecosystem Studies, Entomology, Environmental Resource Management, Fisheries Biology, Forest Ecology, Geography, Geology, Oceanography, Population Biology, Soil Science, Wildlife Biology, Zoology, and more.
For more information: http://www.esa.org/careers_certification/employment.php

ECO.org: (internships and jobs) ECO.org’s focus is helping quality candidates looking for green internships/jobs connect with eco-employers who care about the environment and have green jobs to fill. Search full-time, part-time, temporary, contract, intern and volunteer positions. 
For more information: http://www.eco.org/

Environmental Career Center: (internships, jobs and fellowships) Search for full-time, part-time, volunteer, internships, seasonal, contract positions in all areas of biological or environmental science.
For More Information:  http://www.environmentalcareer.info/jobseekers/index.asp

GreenCorps: (internships and job/corps position) The mission of Green Corps is to train organizers, provide field support for today’s critical environmental campaigns, and graduate activists who possess the skills, temperament, and commitment to fight and win tomorrow’s environmental battles.
For more information about Internships: http://www.greencorps.org/about-us/internships
For more information about the Field School for Environmental Organizing Corp positions: http://www.greencorps.org/field-school-for-environmental-organizing/job-description

Harvard Forest: (research) The Harvard Forest Summer Research Program in Ecology is an opportunity for students to participate in mentored, independent research at the Harvard Forest. Harvard Forest research focuses on the effects of natural and human disturbances on forest ecosystems, including global climate change, hurricanes, forest harvesting, wildlife dynamics, and invasive organisms.
For More Information: http://harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu/education/reu/reu.html

Organization for Tropical Studies: Join a fully mobile Tropical Biology Semester Program in Costa Rica! Live and work at 6 different field stations, in 6 different ecosystems throughout the country. Fall and Spring semester programs sponsored by Duke University and the Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) provide students with an in-depth understanding of ecology, complemented by a strong foundation in the social, political, economic, and scientific aspects of resource management and conservation. Note: There is a cost to the student.
For More Information: http://ots.ac.cr/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=300&Itemid=469

Rochester Institute of Technology Biological Sciences: (internships)  Lists homepages and direct web links to paid co-op/internship and summer undergraduate research postings listed alphabetically by organization name and listed by state (and Bermuda, Brazil, Caribbean Sea, Costa Rico, Puerto Rico). Also includes Special Interest Groups - subcategories of the complete alphabetical list related to career interests or special eligibility requirements - these subcategories are alphabetical listings only. Once you click on the link, scroll down to the bottom of the page for additional links.
For more information: http://people.rit.edu/gtfsbi/Symp/summer.htm

Science.gov: (internships and fellowships) Click on internships/fellowships under special collections (right hand side of page); then undergraduate students.
For more information: http://www.science.gov/internships/index.html

Student Conservation Association: (internships) Get Real Conservation Experience With SCA Expense-Paid Internships, Living Stipend • Housing • Round Trip Travel • 18 and Older • 3-12 Months • All 50 States.
For more Information: http://www.thesca.org/

The Nature Conservatory:  (internships and jobs)  The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive. They post jobs everywhere you want to be — in all 50 states and more than 30 countries!  http://www.nature.org/aboutus/careers/index.htm

United States National Arboretum: (internships) The U.S. National Arboretum offers a limited number of internships to qualified individuals seeking on-the-job work experience and training in horticulture, botany, research, education, facilities management, and public garden administration. Selected individuals gain hands-on experience throughout the Arboretum's various plant collections, greenhouses, and research laboratories.
For more information: http://www.usna.usda.gov/Education/intern.html

USAGreenJobsNow: (internships and jobs) Employment services for job seekers in green industries. Click “Search Jobs” for opportunities. Keyword search: internships. 
http://www.usagreenjobsnow.org/green-industries-job-employment.htm

Marine and Aquatic Biology

Alaska Fisheries Science Center: (internships) Interest in marine sciences and working for the government.  Works in conjunction with National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).  
For more information: http://www.afsc.noaa.gov/education/internships/internships.htm

American Society of Limnology and Oceanography: (internships, fellowships, scholarships, post graduate). 
For more information about student opportunities, including internships: http://www.aslo.org/employment/studentops.html. 
For more information about post graduation opportunities: http://www.aslo.org/employment/jobs.html

Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program: (scholarships, internships) The purposes of the program are to: (1) increase undergraduate training in oceanic and atmospheric science, research, technology, and education and foster multidisciplinary training opportunities; (2) increase public understanding and support for stewardship of the ocean and atmosphere and improve environmental literacy; (3) recruit and prepare students for public service careers with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and other natural resource and science agencies at the federal, state and local levels of government; and, (4) recruit and prepare students for careers as teachers and educators in oceanic and atmospheric science and to improve scientific and environmental education in the United States. 
For more information: http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/Hollings_info.html

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association: For more information on internships, scholarships, fellowships or special opportunities, visit the following website: http://www.education.noaa.gov/Special_Topics/studentopps.html. Scroll down and click on the appropriate tab for further information.

Oceans Research: (internships) Through this internship program, interns will receive unprecedented practical training in marine research techniques to study mega-fauna including sharks, rays, marine mammals and turtles. Educational trips for study groups who wish to visit the laboratories are also available.  Internships are available at the following locations:  Mossel Bay (South Africa) and Skeleton Coast (Namibia).  There is a cost to the student.
For more information:  http://www.oceans-research.com/index.html

Rochester Institute of Technology Biological Sciences: (internships) Lists homepages and direct web links to paid co-op/internship and summer undergraduate research postings listed alphabetically by organization name and listed by state (and Bermuda, Brazil, Caribbean Sea, Costa Rico, Puerto Rico).  Also includes Special Interest Groups - subcategories of the complete alphabetical list related to career interests or special eligibility requirements - these subcategories are alphabetical listings only.  Once you click on the link, scroll down to the bottom of the page for additional links. 
For more information: http://people.rit.edu/gtfsbi/Symp/summer.htm

Science.gov: (internships, fellowships) Click on internships/fellowships under special collections (right hand side of page); then undergraduate students. 
For more information: http://www.science.gov/internships/index.html

Student Conservation Association: (internships) Get Real Conservation Experience with SCA Expense-Paid Internships, Living Stipend • Housing • Round Trip Travel • 18 and Older • 3-12 Months • All 50 States. 
For more Information: http://www.thesca.org/