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Forensic Scientific Services

Prospects Profile: Crime Scene Investigator

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

Prospects Profile: Forensic Scientist

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences

Professional body for individuals working as forensic practitioners, academics, researchers and in related professions in the UK.

Forensic Science Northern Ireland

Government organisation

Nature Jobs

Science career information, tools and job search facility produced by Nature.

BIA (BioIndustry Association)

The trade association for innovative enterprises in the UK's bioscience sector. Their website has a list of BIA member companies as well as details of events and jobs.

TARGETjobs - Science and Research

An overview of career options with a science degree, including job descriptions, case studies and details of the latest work experience and graduate opportunities.

Leverhulme Trust

Makes awards for the support of research and education, emphasising individuals and encompassing all subject areas. Grants & awards, including Early Career Fellowships.

Science Careers

Contains UK and international vacancies, as well as careers advice with job profiles and topical articles.

STEM Women

This website allows female students and graduates to search for jobs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Medicine, advertised by organisations who are committed to receiving an equal number of male and female applications.

Scottish Life Sciences Association

This website provides useful background information on the Life Sciences sector in Scotland. There are also a small number of vacancies advertised, mainly for PhD students with experience.

"From Aberdeen to..." alumni story - Professor Dame Sue Black (Forensic Scientist)

The University of Aberdeen boasts a fantastic array of alumni working in diverse industries across the globe. In this article you can read about the career path of Anatomy and Physiology graduate, Professor Dame Sue Black.

Scottish Police Authority - Forensic Services

Find out about work in Forensic Science in Scotland.