Neuroscientists

Employers

Neuroscientists work for research centers, laboratories, and in any other facility that conducts research on the nervous system. Those who work as physicians are employed at hospitals, medical offices, and other health care settings. Some neuroscientists are employed as college professors.

Starting Out

New graduates can learn about job openings via career fairs and other in-person networking events, through job listings provided by their school’s career service office, or by visiting the Web sites of potential employers. Many neuroscientists obtain their first jobs via contacts made through postdoctoral fellowships or medical residencies. Additionally, professional associations such as the Society for Neuroscience and the International Behavioral Neuroscience Society offer job listings at their Web sites.