Scientific and medical writers are employed by pharmaceutical, biotech and contract organizations to work with authors of reports, texts, etc. Scientific and medical publishers of magazines and journals hire PhD scientists as editorial assistants, science specialist for the general media, and liaisons between the press and scientific community. Recent new opportunities may be found in the development of online media. Working for universities, charities, funding agencies or specialist PR companies, PhD scientists may also find careers in public relations promoting scientific organizations, products or ideas.
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Careers in Journalism
- Finding a job in Science Journalism at PhDs.org
- Starting a Career in Science Writing At Science Careers
Writers' Association
- European Medical Writers Association Guide to Medical Writing (PDF, 7 pages)
- Council for the Advancement of Scientific Writing
- National Association of Science Writers
- Society for Technical Communications
- New England Science Writers
- Northern California Science Writers Association
- D.C. Science Writers Association
- Society of Environmental Journalists
Careers in Science Communication
- Building a Career in Science Communication - Essay on the qualifications needed for a job in science communication
- Careers in Science and Technical Communication - Career advice in science and technical communication (PDF, 4 pages)
- Careers in Science Writing - At The Journal of Young Investigators Science Career Center