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Research your future career - how do I do this?

Once you’ve done some general research into your career of interest, you may want to investigate your sector in a bit more detail. We’ve compiled some resources for you including useful websites, recruitment specialists and professional organisations.
 
It’s important to remember that these are more than just potential sources for vacancies; keeping informed about industry news will really help you when it comes to answering interview questions and preparing applications that stand out from the crowd.

Research your sector

• ACB News Association for Clinical Biochemistry
• Biochemist News and articles in the biochemistry sector
• Biology Online Source for information in the life sciences
• BioPortfolio Life science and healthcare portal with updated biotechnology, pharmaceutical and healthcare news  
• Biospace Provider of web-based resources and information to the life science industry
• Company of Biologists Limited Scientific journals for biologist researchers
• Global Health Observatory Health data repository and the directing and coordinating authority for health within the UN system
• Microbiology Careers Focuses on training and opportunities for microbiologists at all stages of their careers
• Nature Journal - science and medicine
• New Scientist Journal - jobs, science news
• NHS Clinical Scientists Information Information on clinical science careers
• Onenucleus Membership organisation for international life science and healthcare companies
• PMlive Pharmaceutical industry information - news, analysis, jobs, events, training and advice along with current digital editions of PMGroup publications
• The Scientist Magazine of the life sciences
• 123biotech Covers biotechnology, pharmaceutical industry, science articles, life science and clinical research, with links for life science jobs

Sources for vacancies 

• Advance Recruitment Specialist recruitment in medical sales for UK healthcare, pharmaceutical and dental companies
• Clinical Professionals Specialist recruitment for clinical development for pharmaceutical research and development and biotechnology industries throughout Europe
• emedcareers Specialist recruitment website providing graduates with the very latest entry level jobs in the biopharmaceutical and healthcare industries
• Researchgate Professional social network for scientists and researchers with jobs board aimed at all disciplines within research

Professional organisations

You may find vacancies here, but you can also use these links to increase your knowledge of your chosen job type.

• Academy of Medical Sciences Portal to information and useful links for anyone considering or pursuing a career in any area of biomedical science
• Association of Clinical Biochemists Professional body dedicated to the practice and promotion of clinical science
• Association of Clinical Data Management (ACDM) Leads the profession of clinical data management, representing and supporting professionals involved with managing clinical data from within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and academic research fields
• Association of Clinical Pathologists Originally set up to improve the conditions of pathology practice and improve the status of clinical pathologists
• Association of Clinical Cytogeneticists Professional association for clinical cytogeneticists in the UK. Has job listings plus reports, information, directives
• Association of Clinical Scientists Professional body representing all branches of clinical science in the UK. Aim is to promote, advance and encourage the study and practice of the application of science in the prevention, diagnosis and control of illness, disease and disability
• Association of Medical Research Charities Membership organisation of the leading UK charities that fund medical and health research
• Biochemical Society Meetings, publications, education, events in this sector
• BioIndustry Association The voice of UK bioscience
• BBSRC - Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council UK's leading funding agency for academic research and training in the non-clinical life sciences
• British Society for Immunology Promotes and supports excellence in research, scholarship and clinical practice in immunology for the benefit of human and animal health and welfare
• fera Food and Environment Research Agency. Purpose is to support and develop a sustainable food chain, a healthy natural environment, and to protect the global community from biological and chemical risks
• Clinical Molecular Genetics Society (CMGS) Aim of the CMGS is to advance the science of clinical molecular genetics and to further public education. The Society has a strong interest in promoting the quality of molecular genetic testing in the UK through training, education, research, data-collection and quality schemes
• European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI) A non-profit academic organisation that forms part of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory. The EBI is a centre for research and services in bioinformatics and manages databases of biological data
• Forensic Science Society An international learned body for forensic science
• Genetics Society Primary purpose is the study of the mechanisms of inheritance. Features membership, publications, education and careers, meetings, and lectures
• International Biometric and Identification Association (IBIA) Trade association that promotes the effective and appropriate use of biometric technology
• Institute of Biomedical Science The professional body for biomedical scientists in the United Kingdom. It aims to promote and develop biomedical science and its practitioners
• Institute of Cancer Research Established in 1909 to investigate the causes of cancer and develop new strategies for its prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure. The Institute is now a centre of excellence employing some of the world's leading scientists working on cutting edge research
• Institute of Clinical Research Training, conferences, publications, special interest groups, roles within clinical research and opportunities within clinical research
• Medical Research Council Promotes research into all areas of medical and related science
• National Institute for Biological Standards and Control Global leader in the field of biological standardisation, responsible for developing and producing over 90% of the International Standards in use around the world to assure the quality of biological medicines
• Pathological Society News, features, training, discussion forums
• Scenesafe Provides an extensive range of high quality forensic evidence collection kits and scene of crime consumables for DNA sampling & collection, medical examination and toxicological analysis to UK and international customers
• The Physiological Society Main aims are to promote the advancement of physiology and to facilitate communication, both between scientists and with other stakeholders
• Royal College of Pathologists Professional membership organisation committed to setting and maintaining professional standards and to promoting excellence in the teaching and practice of pathology
• Society of Biology A single unified voice for biology: advising Government and influencing policy; advancing education and professional development; supporting members, and engaging and encouraging public interest in the life sciences
• Society for Experimental Biology Promotes and supports all disciplines of Experimental Biology