Hematologists

Employers

Hematologists are employed at medical centers, university medical schools, private research institutes, and blood banks. Those who are physicians have a wider range of employment opportunities than scientists since they also have the option of clinical practice in addition to, or instead of, research.

Starting Out

Hematologists find out about job openings in their field through personal contacts and professional journals. Sometimes a postdoctoral fellowship turns into a permanent job. The competition for research positions at prestigious institutions is keen; there can be hundreds of applicants for one job.

The hematologist's ability to attract grant money for their lab and all or part of their salary plays a major role in employability. Occasionally, it's necessary for hematologists to raise their own funding for a postdoctoral position.