AsianScientist (Nov. 4, 2013) – Pursuing a conventional science career may come across as strenuous and mundane to many, but there are a wide range of options available to science students. Asian Scientist Magazine introduces you to six sizzling careers in science.
Science journalist: If you have a knack for creative writing, you are already halfway there! Having a science background and knowing how to communicate with other scientists will help you to compose factually accurate stories for your audience. Now imagine writing for the science section of a newspaper or being published in a glossy science magazine. With good science reporting skills, a strong technical background and creativity, this job will provide you the excitement you are looking for in a career.
Patent attorney: As a patent attorney, you will help inventors obtain patents for their promising new drug candidate, online ‘app,’ and anything else that they come up with. If you have a strong command of the English language and are able to analyze technical jargon from a legal standpoint, you will likely enjoy this unique career that fuses science and technology with law.
Forensic scientist: Are you a fan of Dexter or Sherlock Holmes? If you thrive on crime investigation stories, pursuing this career is like hitting the job jackpot. For those among us who are interested in a highly challenging career, this job is ideal because it involves working in a real world crime lab. You will need to gather documents and physical evidence such as hair, blood, fingerprints and bullets from crime scenes. Take these back to the lab and work your magic to solve a mystery.
Marine biologist: Do you love the ocean, marine life and someday wish for a house on the shore? If so, jump right into this career. Studying marine organisms and their behavior can be rather fascinating. The opportunities are endless when it comes to discovering marine life. Just imagine swimming with sharks, exploring unknown waters and finding exotic sea creatures. Life can’t get any cooler than this.
Medical scientist: Studying human disease and determining its cause, then finding ways to prevent or treat it is exactly the job of a clinician scientist. It is a tough one but so rewarding to work with patients. Besides a second degree in medicine, having good communication skills is crucial for you to excel at this job.
Astronomer: Be someone out of this world—literally. A strong background in physics and mathematics is important if you want to be a space expert. Astronomers study stars, planets and solar systems; they use both ground-based equipment such as telescopes and space-based equipment such as satellites to collect data and make their observations. To use a phrase that all Star Trek fans are familiar with, astronomers “boldly go where no man has gone before.”
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