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What is the future employment outlook for astrobiology?
Employment prospects look good from here, but one can never be sure. Astrobiology today is a growing field in terms of both research and teaching, but like any science discipline, the actual number of jobs in academia is pretty low. It is not clear whether industry will be hiring astrobiologists any time soon. The best strategy for a student is probably to study a traditional science like microbiology or geology and also take cross-disciplinary courses to hone your skills in astrobiology. Studying astrobiology is also a good way to prepare for a career in science journalism or science management.
David Morrison
NAI Senior Scientist
February 18, 2004
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