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Office for Postdoctoral and Research Careers (OPRC)

Professional Pathways Programs

AAAS and ScienceCareers.org:
Career Development Tools and Resources  - Science's Next Wave, the oldest science career magazine on the web, lives on as the editorial voice of ScienceCareers.org
How-To Guides - In these collections, ScienceCareers.org writers and editorial and business staffs offer practical advice on a variety of topics related to finding a job and building a career in the sciences.
Careers Away from the Bench -  Research not for you ?  Check out these options.
Tooling-Up Index by Dave Jensen

NETWORKING:
Nature Network Boston 
Networking Skills for job seekers
Networking Skills for Scientists
NEGOTIATION AND MEDIATION:
Conflict Resolution Tools
SAB Negotiation Enterprises
Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School
Tips on negotiating job offers
Effective Negotiations Presentation  by Linda Wilcox, HMS Ombuds
Articles on Negotiation Skills 
Suggestions for additional content are always welcome and can be sent to: BWHOPRC@partners.org

 

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Science and Engineering Workforce Project at the National Bureau of Economic Research

A network of labor economists and other researchers studying the professional development, deployment, and productivity of scientists, engineers, and highly skilled technical workers. Set up in 2001 with funding from the Sloan Foundation, the Project is directed by Professors Richard Freeman and Daniel Goroff of Harvard University.

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