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Employment in the Marine Sciences


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If you're interested in getting a job in marine it can be difficult, but it really depends on the particular job you are interested in. Here are some websites which may help you find the job you are looking for. If not you could always volunteer to help on one of the many marine based projects in the UK or abroad.

Useful links

Animal Jobs Direct: Whether you are a school leaver or you are a professional looking for a career change, we hope the information on this website, compiled by professionals with over 30 years experience within the animal care sector, will help you achieve your goal.
Aquanet - click in opportunities for vacancies.
Countryside Job Service conservation related opportunities.
EARTHWORKS-jobs.co.uk a growing source of vacancies in the marine science field.
ENDS Environmental Data Services jobs and information on environmental consultancies.
EnvironmentJobs.co.uk ecology and conservation.
Environment Agency You'll find lots of information here about career opportunities across England and Wales, our different business areas and roles, what it's like to work for us, our benefits and how to apply.
Green Jobs
guardianjobs Guardian Newspaper advertises jobs for Research Assistants, Graduate Teaching Assistants and Lecturers (Tuesday), occasional jobs in the environment and the public sector on Wednesday
jobs.ac.uk Jobs in Research, Science, Academic & Related Professions.
Marine Biologist Jobs: UK attractions seeking fishy people.
Marine Careers.net - general site
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH COUNCIL information on and jobs in UK marine institutes.
National Aquariums
Marine Recruitment: This site is independently owned and funded by Marine Recruitment Co. Ltd -
This service is provided free (for personal, non-commercial use) to maritime personnel ashore or afloat, graduates with a relevant degree and people considering a career at sea. Companies are charged a highly competitive rate to advertise jobs and use the other recruitment tools on offer.
nature.com jobs in the natural environment
NewScientistJobs the main source of science jobs in the UK, also accessible through.
www.oceanlink.island.net/career - good links.
Oceans of Opportunity - Society for Underwater Technology
ScienceCareers.org
ScienceJobs.com
Scienceprospects.com is a sucessful jobsite site totally dedicated to science jobs. We provide job search services for laboratory, biology, chemistry, forensic science, clinical research, food science, biomedical science, oil and gas, geophysics, I.T. and more science based sectors jobs."
The Environment Post general environmental opportunities
The GREEN directory ecology, environmental and conservation opportunities
THE TIMES HIGHER EDUCATIONAL SUPPLEMENT JOBS for Research Assistants and Graduate Teaching Assistants.
WWF World Wildlife Fund jobs page.

The following may have occasional relevant vacancies:
Government related sector
Many agencies advertise jobs on their own web pages
Cefas Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science
defra Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs
Environment Agency
 
General Jobs in the Public Sector
CIVIL SERVICE RECRUITMENT GATEWAY
jobsjobpulic
local government talent:jobs jobs in local government
Prospects Public and Voluntary Sector Community

Some Government departments recruit via CAPITA RESOURCING

Students interested in fields such as the water industry, coastal zone management and work in diving or aquaculture should check additional vacancies sources and check with a Careers Adviser.

Jobs available to all Graduates
Over 40% of graduate vacancies are for graduates of any subject, these include, Accountancy, Marketing, IT, General Management and many others. Good sources of information for these vacancies can be found on ww.gradsouthwest.com our shared database with other South West Universities, advertising local, national, voluntary and placement vacancies. We advise you to register and we will email you with relevant job opportunities which match your requirements.

Look at the sources of general graduate jobs in the jobs section of our site, including information on taking proactive approaches to job seeking.
doctorjob.com advertise a range of jobs
hobsons similar to above website
Prospects advertise a wide range of graduate vacancies including national and international
Information on a wide range of careers can be found from Information on occupations

Key websites

DEFRA Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
CEFAS - the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science

Marine Biological Association The MBA is a Learned Society and one of the UK's leading marine biological research institutes. Our mission is to promote scientific research into all aspects of life in the sea and to disseminate to the public the knowledge gained.

 
 
 
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