Neuroscience Careers
With a degree in neuroscience or a related field, there are many exciting careers whether or not you choose to stay in the lab;
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NEUROSCIENCE - SCIENCE OF THE BRAIN:
An Introduction for Young Students
The highly successful 'Brain Facts Booklet', created by Richard Morris (Edinburgh) and Marienne Fillenz (Oxford) in 1994, was published in the summer of 2003 and was distributed FREE to all members of the BNA. Primarily aimed at sixth form students or first year undergraduates, Richard Morris has managed to create a wonderfully neat and concise 'primer' of neuroscience, touching on everything from development to drug addiction. A number of leading neuroscientists in this country have risen to the challenge and contributed a chapter describing their field of expertise in a simple yet imaginative and visually appealing way. Any sixth formers or new undergraduates uncertain what to specialise in at university can't fail to be swayed by this refreshing booklet! The booklet includes a section on "Training and Careers" - see below for the PDF versions of the pages:-
click on the image above for a copy
Teachers in schools or lecturers teaching on university foundation courses can order additional copies by simply contacting the BNA Office.
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Scientific research is about discovering new things and applying them to improvements in life style for people and animals. But careers in science are now very demanding, requiring much more than a keen scientific mind and practical ability. If you are considering a career in research, have already embarked on your career and want to succeed, are uncertain which route to take, or advise, train or supervise scientists, this book should offer some helpful advice. It covers topics ranging from choosing a PhD or postdoctoral position, successful interviews and preparing your cv to managing your supervisor; how to give successful talks, publish high quality papers and get yourself known; and broad aspects of science which are so important today, including ethics and fraud, intellectual property and exploitation and disseminating science to the public.