Alternative Science Careers

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Here are a few great resources for life science careers and information. These sites are specifically geared towards careers in biotech. They also have a field for current internship postings.

• BioFind: A site geared for biotech discussion with a “Rumor Mill”, news pages, and jobs pages for biotech.

• BioSpace: A leading online community for industry news and careers for life science professionals. Provides recruitment and job seeking opportunities for professionals in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.

• BioTech Career Center: A source for information on biotech companies and job openings.

• Biotech Employment: Includes biotech jobs and salaries across the U.S.

• Medzilla: Job postings for biotechnology, pharmaceutical,  science,  medicine,  and health care professionals.

• Science Careers: A part of the journal Science and the American Association for the Advancement of Science,  is a leading resource for job listings in the sciences worldwide.

JP Morgan is a global financial leader serving the broad and varied needs of one of the largest client franchises in the world, including corporations, institutional investors, hedge funds, governments, and wealthy individuals in more than 100 countries. They have internship positions available specifically for those pursuing PhDs, including science degrees.

JP Morgan has flexible deadlines for PhD internship applications. However, demand for summer internships is intense, so the earlier you apply, the better your chances. For their PhD programs, all full-time and summer internship positions will have start dates in and around summer 2010. Their website states that “applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.”

There are two types of positions available for PhDs- Quantitative Research Summer Internships and Summer Associate Positions in Fixed Income Strategy.

As a Summer Associate in Quantitative Research, your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
*Developing a new valuation model, risk measurement, or financial analytic that will impact a particular trading business or corporate risk calculation
*Evaluating quantitative methodologies – identifying and monitoring model risk associated with derivative valuation models
*Assessing the appropriateness of quantitative models and their limitations for valuation and risk management
*Designing efficient numerical algorithms and implementing high performance computing solutions
*Designing and developing software frameworks to support financial analytics

As a Summer Associate in Fixed Income Strategy, your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
* Keeping abreast of market developments
* Developing client-oriented research on fixed-income cash and derivatives markets
* Generating timely trade ideas, both strategic and tactical
* Partaking in significant client interaction, including presentations
* Econometric modeling of fixed income markets
* Programming of models

You can apply for these positions online at http://careers.jpmorgan.com/student/jpmorgan/careers/us/apply/online.

The website also states that “if your summer experience is a success, you may be offered an opportunity to work full-time after graduation or part-time during the school year.”
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Baird is a well-known wealth management, capital markets, asset management and private equity firm with client assets of more than $75 billion. Baird offers internships at its headquarters in Milwaukee as well as at branch offices across the country. Currently, there is an opening listed on their website for an equity research associate intern this summer in Milwaukee.

Job Description: The equity research intern plays an integral role in the research process. Interns typically join a focused industry group and work closely with Analysts. Equity Research Interns provide quantitative support for industry- and company-specific research and assist with field research. We are looking for individuals with strong computer and analytical skills, and a basic understanding of finance and accounting.

Qualifications and Requirements: Current enrollment in a Master’s degree program required. Candidates must have a proven academic record (minimum GPA of 3.5/4.0). The ideal candidate will have the ability to work within a team and on a self-directed basis; excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills; and advanced computer skills using Microsoft Word and Excel. Significant hours are required.

To find out more information, visit their website at http://www.rwbaird.com/about-baird/careers/careers.aspx. To find this specific position, search US Opportunities under the Job Category “analyst.”

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