Applying for a Job: Job Search Resources

On this page, you will find a sampling of some most common job search resources for cell biologists and researchers in other life science disciplines alike. In addition to these resources, it is also beneficial to frequently visit the Career Opportunities pages of specific research institutes you are interested in applying.

  • Nature Jobs: Registration for a free account is required to gain access to all resources on the website. It is a very good resource if you are looking for a job in institutes abroad. You can save your searches, post your resume and research statement. You can also sign up for automated email alerts for newly posted jobs that meet your pre-set criteria.

  • Science Careers: Registration for a free account is required to gain access to all resources on the website. It is a very good resource if you are looking for a job in US-based institutes. You can save your searches, post your resume and research statement. You can also sign up for automated email alerts for newly posted jobs that meet your pre-set criteria. It is also a great resource center for job and grant application.

  • BioCareers: An excellent job posting bulletin used by institutes like Duke, John Hopkins, UC system, Princeton, Yale and harvard.  Registration for a free account requires authentication of your status as an academic researcher (usually takes 3-5 days). You can save your searches, post your resume and research statement.  You can also sign up for automated email alerts for newly posted jobs that meet your pre-set criteria.

  • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium: This a consortium of nearly all major research institutes in the US and a centralized place for job posting. Registration for a free account is required to gain access to all resources on the website. You can save your searches, and can sign up for automated email alerts for newly posted jobs that meet your pre-set criteria. If you have a LinkedIn, Facebook or Twitter account, you can use those credential to sign in.

  • Indeed: Unlike job search resources listed above, this is more generic search engine. It collates job posting from across the web, much like Google. Registration for a free account is required to gain access to all resources on the website. You can save your searches, post your resume and research statement. You can also sign up for automated email alerts for newly posted jobs that meet your pre-set criteria.
  • ZipRecruiter: A leading online job search engine that leverages Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered smart matching technology to actively connect millions of employers and job seekers. Apply to more than 16 million jobs on ZipRecruiter, on your computer, tablet, or their #1 rated job search app on iPhone & Android.