I'm wondering if anyone can shed some light on the daily experience of a university researcher in either psychology or the basic sciences as well as a meta-review of the job as a whole.
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posted by marsbar77
on Mar 14, 2013 -
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Post-college, pre-graduate school: I recently finished my undergrad program, and have found myself at a stand still. Any good organizations to help move my future along?
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posted by Stan Grossman
on Jul 18, 2012 -
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I'm looking for a sampling of where biochemistry students wind up after college. Basically, where did you start out and where did you end up? How difficult was it for you to find a position out of college?
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posted by WhitenoisE
on Jun 21, 2011 -
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Can you recommend a book chapter or article that summarizes the biological and/or psychological perspectives on gender without devolving into straw-man attacks or interdepartmental backbiting?
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posted by arcticwoman
on Aug 8, 2010 -
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My college's biological sciences dept has run out of student internship/research positions. The professors have emailed me back, saying that they
might have openings in the spring. But I want to do something
now. What are my other options? I'm in Los Angeles.
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posted by Xere
on Sep 28, 2009 -
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I want to research somatic disorders (specifically factitious disorder) or, at the very least, work as a psychologist within a medical context, what undergraduate major should I get?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 11, 2009 -
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I just found out that I have an phone interview for a faculty (assistant professor) position (biology) at a liberal-arts college this Wednesday afternoon. Yay! But I've never actually had a formal interview before. Help! Also, I'm pregnant. Questions and advice requests inside.
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posted by gaspode
on Apr 14, 2008 -
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I'm going to college soon. (Age 24; been working a desk job in health care since I was 18.) I've got an inkling I want to study biology. Recommend me some books to help me get the lay of the land and get fired up about this.
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posted by Attackpanda
on Apr 4, 2008 -
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How can I find a summer program where I can provide medical care overseas, without any actual medical training?
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posted by ackeber
on Apr 3, 2008 -
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What are some good free online study guides/helps for Chemistry and Biology?
posted by macsigler
on Nov 3, 2007 -
5 answers