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"Research is Cool is the first research recruitment & social networking site of its kind. Researchers at all stages of their career can use our social networking features (R-Net) to find others from across the world that share their particular research interests. In addition, those at the begining of their research career such as current or prospective postgraduates and postdocs can find research vacancies and career advice tailored to their level of expertise. We advertise research assistant jobs, postdoctoral positions, postgraduate studentships and postgraduate courses such as Masters and PhDs. Happy searching and please email us to let us know what you think of the site and how we can improve it." Global site advertising research jobs and studentships. Has a burgeoning careers section with articles on research related issues

News, tips, and strategies from the Independant

Employability and career progression for full-time, UK resident Masters students, Interim Report Helen Bowman, Helen Colley, Phil Hodkinson, Lifelong Learning Institute, University of Leeds 2005 A copy of the report is available at: http://www.hecsu.ac.uk/hecsu.rd/documents/eguidance/employability.pdf

Various reports from the Research Careers Initiative containing advice on good practice in the management of Contract Research Staff, including support for career planning

Good career development section, including case studies, hot topics and articles relevant to researchers

"The selection of a doctoral program: it's not quite marriage, but it's a long-term commitment that could turn into a lifetime relationship, perhaps impacting-positively or negatively-the rest of your research career. By Emma Hitt"

It offers a starting point for finding out about the expanding 'matrix of support' for UK-based management researchers at different stages in their career. Here you will find summary information and links for obtaining further details on everything from workshops on management topics , research methods , writing skills and career development to printed and electronic resources available from the British Library.

Employability and career progression for full-time, UK resident Masters students, Interim Report Helen Bowman, Helen Colley, Phil Hodkinson, Lifelong Learning Institute, University of Leeds

information on academic careers, job hunting (UK and global), grant applications and current issues. Although has a science focus, is relevant to all subject areas

The UK's main graduate careers website containing vacancy information, links to international recruitment websites and general help with CVs, covering letters and interview preparation.

"The Premia resource base is home to a range of awareness and development materials for research supervisors, managers, administrators, examiners, research and generic skills trainers, disabled students and graduates, staff developers, non-disabled researchers, careers advisers and others. The aim of all the materials is to make the research environment more accessible to disabled PGR students." Developed for disabled research postgraduates includes a wide range of career s and employability related resources

brings together high calibre graduates, MBA's and professionals seeking careers in Africa with leading multinational and regional companies.

great handouts, articles and useful links providing an insight in HE/Research opportunities in the USA from the University of Illinois careers service web site.

International Jobs Online,a wealth of useful information for those wanting to return home to their own country. For country-specific information, look under "Careers Advice", "Overseas".

Strathclyde University HECSU funded "Graduate Job Search Online" previously known as Guide to Job Search on the Internet " at http://www.strath.ac.uk/careers/graduatejobsearch/ featuring evaluated web links to global search resources.

Research careers in the biomedical sciences September 2007 A working group report from the Academy of Medical Sciences. Available as a pdf from www.acmedsci.ac.uk under 'publications'.

European-wide federation representing doctoral candidates and junior researchers at a European level in matters of education, research, and professional development of their careers