Career Services

National Academies - The National Academies is a private nonprofit organization. The Academies deliver public service by providing expert scientific knowledge, addressing critical national issues and giving advice pro bono to the federal government and the public. More than 12 departments hire PhDs, including the Division of Behavioral & Social Sciences & Education, Earth and Life Sciences Division, and Engineering and Physical Sciences.

PSE-NET.com - Public Service Employees Network offers a comprehensive site for applicants seeking government jobs. The site contains vacancy listings, civil service test information, interview strategies and tips.

Regional Educational Laboratories Network - The REL network is comprised of 10 laboratories providing access to research and best practices at the state, local and regional level. The laboratories conduct applied research and deliver training and technical assistance to schools, communities and states.

WestEd - WestEd regional laboratory, based in San Francisco, features positions in educational evaluation, administration, research and technical assistance.

National Laboratories and Technology Centers - The US Department of Energy's laboratories and technology centers house world-class facilities where more than 30,000 scientists and engineers perform cutting-edge research. Visit the laboratory website to search for full time positions and postdoctoral fellowships.

Academic 360.com - This meta-collection of internet resources for vacancies in colleges and universities contains faculty, staff and managerial position listings. Search for jobs throughout the U.S. and worldwide.

AERA - The American Educational Research Association is an international professional association with the primary goal of advancing educational research and applications for practice. The site contains vacancy listings in educational research, administration and practice.

CCC Registry - The CCC Registry is the California Community College system's database of current and anticipated vacancies for 109 community colleges and 22 district offices. Positions include faculty, administrative and managerial vacancies. Search by discipline or geographic location.

Chronicle Careers - Search for job listings which include professional and managerial jobs in the private sector, non-profit organizations and foundations. Browse jobs by position type, e.g., Administrative (http://chronicle.com/jobs/300) and Outside Academe (http://chronicle.com/jobs/900/). Chronicle Careers also features articles on job search, cv and resume writing, and more.

Student Affairs Jobs - Search this site for professional and managerial positions in college student affairs. Most positions require graduate degrees and a combination of instruction, program development and leadership experience.

American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research - Search AEI's current vacancies for research positions in economic and public policy. Post-doctoral fellowships are also available.

Link to Think Tanks and Other Policy Research Resources - This page from the National Institute for Research Advancement contains links to research institutes in more than 50 countries. Search for job vacancies, fellowships and special events sponsored by the organizations. Also available in Japanese.

Hillwatch.com - Hillwatch.com features links to think tanks inside and outside Canada.

OECD - The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development - The OECD is a unique forum of 30 member nations formed over 40 years ago. The OECD is one of the world's largest sources of economic, social and statistical data. The site features links to institutes involved in futures research. OCED vacancy listings are also on the website.

Anthrojob.com - Cultural anthropologists are sought for short term research projects around the globe. Free registration required.

Guru.com - Billed as "the world's largest marketplace for freelance talent", guru.com offers listings in fields such as creative, IT, business consulting and office administration.

Musicalchairs.info - This site lists classical music jobs around the globe. Search for positions by field (instrument) and by location.

OnAssignment, Inc. - OnAssignment places scientists in temporary and temp to perm positions in clinical research, lab support and healthcare. Many positions are in the bay area.

ReliefWeb - This site contains short term and long term vacancies for humanitarian professionals in technical assistance, training, consulting capacities around the world.

Shovelbums.org - Job listings in archaeology and cultural resource management are featured on this site. A list of international archaeology, CRM and preservation companies is also included on the webpage.