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General | .com | .org | .net | etc.

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AdvancedTechnologyJobs.com
Site launched 5.15.09.
Joint initiative of: Virginia Biotechnology Association (VaBIO) and the Virginia Manufacturers Association (VMA).
Site targeted to positions in advanced technology companies, such as the biosciences or microelectronics that hire people with specific credentials, certifications or specialized degrees.

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AgBiotech.net
Jobs in agriculture and biotechnology.

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AGCareers.com
Wide variety of jobs in all aspects of agri-business, including agriculture, food, natural resources and biotechnology industries.

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Agriculture Biotech Chemical Jobs
On NationJob Network.

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AgriSeek.com
For those involved in the field of agriculture; agricultural positions from around the world.

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American Agricultural Economics Association.org
Search for jobs and internships.

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American Farmland Trust.org
Sometimes lists jobs and internships.

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BiologyJobs.com
Jobs related to agriculture, anatomy / physiology, bioinformatics, biotechnology, botany, cell biology, conservation, ecology, environmental science, genetics, marine science, medicine, natural resources, pharmacology, toxicology, veterinary medicine, and zoology.

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Careers in Biotechnology (Access Excellence.org)

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CareersInFood.com
Employment site devoted to food and beverage manufacturing professionals, in fields including quality, research and development, engineering, manufacturing and more.

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DevNetJobs.org
"Gateway to international development and environment jobs."
Subscribe to view jobs online or receive e-mail notices.

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Earthwork-jobs.com
Jobs in oil, energy, mining, geoscience, seismology, geodesy, earth science, earth system science, environmental science, environmental engineering, remediation, contaminated land, agriculture, forestry, ecology, plant science, meteorology, atmospheric science, oceanography, marine science, geography, hydrology, hydrogeology, soil science, remote sensing, GIS, geomatics, geotechnical / civil engineering, transport, asbestos surveying, renewable energy, carbon management, EIA, EMS, waste management and related subjects.

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Farms.com
Provides link to AGCareers.com with wide variety of jobs in all aspects of agri-business.

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GIS Jobs Clearinghouse.org

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JobHog.net takes you to AGCareers.com
Jobs in agriculture, food, natural and life sciences industries.

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NewScientistJobs.com
Biology, chemistry, physics, math & IT, earth & environment, engineering.

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Pork industry career info/internships: U.S. Pork Center of Excellence
USPCE is comprised of 25 land grant universities (including Virginia Tech), 16 state pork associations, and 4 allied industries. 

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ScienceCareers.org
Job search in 39 science categories.

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Science Museum of Virginia.org internship program
Fall, spring and summer internships, listed under volunteering.

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Veterinary Medicine: American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
Includes job listings open to non-members. Resume posting for members.
Includes vet and vet tech career info.

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Veterinary Medicine career info / Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC)
Includes Externships

U.S. federal government agencies, national labs, institutes, gov't-affiliated
Good starting points for looking for federal employment:

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Career Center for New College Graduates
(.com web site)
See "Federal Jobs" to search for jobs by major.

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StudentJobs.gov
Temporary jobs, co-ops, internships and university work study positions. (Note eScholar for internships, cooperative education, scholarships, fellowships, and grants for undergraduate and graduate students.) Links to other sites with government employment.

Interested in a particular government agency? A few are listed below.
For a full list of government departments and agencies, see A-Z index of U.S. government departments and agencies on USA.gov

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U.S. Dept. of Agriculture

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U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service
Job openings for research scientists, post-docs, summer & student employment. Subscribe to receive e-mail job notices.

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U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Adminstration

Virginia state agencies

This is a very short list. For additional state agencies, see Virginia.gov: Virginia state agencies and entities.

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Virginia Cooperative Extension Service

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Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Virginia Tech academic colleges, departments, student orgs > career resources
For a full list, see academic departments, by college, at Virginia Tech
Why this list is here:
Many academic departments and colleges, and some student organizations, provide career-related information, services and events; some post jobs/internships for students.

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Agricultural and Applied Economics Department at Virginia Tech
Career opportunities, internships, etc.

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Agriculture and Life Sciences, College of, at Virginia Tech
Career information includes jobs and internships and employer contacts.

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Animal and Poultry Sciences Department at Virginia Tech
Career information.

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Biochemistry Department at Virginia Tech

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Biological Systems Engineering Department at Virginia Tech

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Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences Department at Virginia Tech

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Dairy Science Department at Virginia Tech

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Food Science and Technology Department at Virginia Tech
Career information.

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Horticulture Club at Virginia Tech
Employers and job search resources

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Horticulture Department at Virginia Tech

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Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine
On the Virginia Tech campus

 

 

 

 

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