Hi,
As someone whos currently in their last year of a phd, and has no interest in staying in academia- i end up dreaming a bit of different jobs i might like when i finally finish. Anyone else like to do this?
Also, Im an evolutionary biologist, and my phd involves a lot of genetics- i do enjoy lab work and genetics , but academic research is a no, and i end up getting a bit stuck as to ideas of what i can do. I think ive kind of realised that career isnt as important to me as i previously thought, but id still like to have a job i enjoy.
There are lots of biotech jobs etc out there but they seem to be looking more for protein research type people.
maybe i should just quit dreaming and finish the phd first....

Maybe you should think about going to see your careers office for a careers interview...they almost never give you the solution you are looking for, but a careers interview is like having someone say: "everything will be OK"

the UKGRAD people have a good reputation for careers workshops etc.

you might want to try this website:

http://evol.mcmaster.ca/brian/evoldir.html

Click on Jobs. I think its mainly academic jobs, but there might be something in there that will allow you to use your evolutionary background.

Evolutionary biology is sweet. You could always go into science writing/broadcast journalism if you're interested in the science communication side, but don't want to do academia any more.

You could teach as well, but maybe not your thing.

urghh, teaching....
the word just scares me. it'd be alright if it wasnt for the kids.

haha, na it's really alright. I did a PGCE in Biology and it was a great experience, I kninda miss teaching but my phd research is still in science educatiuon so I can always go back.
Anyway, I reckon we need more evolutionary biologists as teachers!

Have you been on a GRADschool course, or looked in the new wave website for careers ideas? See the prospects planner too.