Nonacademic Employers That Hire PhDs

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Theory into Profit: Microsoft Invests in Mathematicians: "In a surprising coup last year, the Theory Group at Microsoft Research, the company's think tank, hired Fields Medalist Michael Freedman. The group of four mathematicians will grow to triple that number over the next couple of years as it pursues outstanding questions in computer science, including the problem of whether P equals NP." (Requires Adobe Acrobat)
IBM Research: Research on topics ranging from data storage to nanotechnology and computational biology.
AT&T Labs Research: "We are helping computers to speak, hear, and understand. We are deep into distributed computing, wireless communications, and networking; and we are hot on the trail of electronic commerce, security, and exciting new services. Our mission is to expand the universe of communications for AT&T's 90 million customers."
Microsoft Research: "Microsoft Research is dedicated to basic and applied research in computer science. We develop new technologies for improving the way computers interact with people. We have outstanding researchers in a wide variety of disciplines, both from leading academic institutions and industrial research labs. We are committed to supporting and participating in the worldwide research community, and we collaborate with many universities worldwide."
Jobs at E-Ink: "Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of our exciting, leading-edge company. E Ink Corporation is a venture-backed start-up that is developing 'electronic ink' to make a paper-thin electronic display. This technology has been described recently in Scientific American, Wired, USA Today, Byte, IBM Microsystems Journal, Technology Review, and Popular Science among others."
Research Opportunities at IBM: "At IBM Research, we encourage creative brilliance -- More than sheer brain power, it's an attitude, a state of mind, a 'pull out all the stops' approach to this innovative work. Sure, It gets intense but it can be incredibly rewarding. IBM Research has the minds that create the breakthroughs that define the future. We know it; the Research industry knows it."
Bell Labs: Lucent Technologies' research lab, with research groups in Computing and Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Communications Sciences.
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NumeriX: "Representing expertise in fluid dynamics, statistical mechanics, algebraic geometry, quantum cryptography, nonlinear and computational physics, staff members also have significant practical work experience in the financial services industry. Academic credentials of the Research Team include Doctor of Science and Ph.D. degrees in Mathematics and Theoretical Physics. Four staff members have each won the USSR Academy of Sciences Medal and Award for Best Student Research and three have A.P. Sloan Fellowships. Academic credentials of the Development Team include Ph.D.s in Analytical and Computational Chemistry and Computer Science. Each member has considerable expertise in Object-Oriented Design and high performance C++ programming gained at organizations such as Merrill Lynch and Los Alamos National Laboratory."
McKinsey & Company: This management consulting firm reports that "Nearly half of the people who joined McKinsey's consulting staff last year came to us with postgraduate degrees in economics, engineering, humanities, law, medicine, and the natural and social sciences; the remainder held MBAs or the equivalent."
RAND Corporation: "The RAND Corporation's reputation is built on quality and objectivity. RAND provides an exciting intellectual environment and opportunities for career growth. We hire highly qualified applicants and provide challenging assignments. Diversity is an essential operating principle at RAND. We look for unique backgrounds, original views and diversity in academic training, work experience and ideological outlook. We are committed to Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action."
The Boston Consulting Group: The Boston Consulting Group estimates that 10% of their offers will go to Ph.D. scientists and engineers.
The CNA Corporation: The CNA Corporation is dedicated to conceptually sound, analytically rigorous, imaginative, and objective research for the Department of the Navy and for other clients in national, state, and local governments and nonprofit institutions. Our strengths can be summarized in three words: objectivity, relevance, and quality.
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D.E. Shaw & Co.: "We are now aggressively seeking world-class talent to join our team. Our staff includes individuals trained in a variety of disciplines, but sharing a history of extraordinary intellectual and/or professional achievement. While we would certainly welcome applications from individuals with a background or interest in mathematics, computer science, or economics, we are equally interested in speaking with truly exceptional candidates from other backgrounds who are open to the possibility of a career they may never have previously considered."
Carnegie Mellon's Software Engineering Institute: "For more than 20 years, the Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute (SEI) has had the national mandate to advance the state of the practice of software engineering and to serve as a national resource in software engineering and technology."
The Center for Naval Analyses: CNA is a Federally Funded Research and Development Corporation (FFRDC) that solves problems for the Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, and others.
Institute for Defense Analysis: "IDA offers a stimulating work environment for motivated individuals with diverse backgrounds. IDA employees conduct original research and work side by side with top decision makers in the Department of Defense. We provide strong opportunities for career growth and a comprehensive array of benefits."
Idaho National Laboratory: The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's missions in nuclear, energy, science and national security.
Biotechnology=pre-IPO (well funded) in California: InGenuity™ was founded in 1998 with the goal of developing an innovative knowledge management tool that would provide timely access to relevant biological data and thus enable the life science researchers to make Better Decisions Faster™. Since then, with the help of a talented group of employees and a terrific set of advisors and investors, we have developed a technology platform that will enable us to deliver on our goal. We are now working around the clock to populate our knowledge base with the high quality information that you need in your research. In this effort we are most appreciative of the support we are receiving from researchers from around the world.
The Logistics Management Institute: LMI offers challenging careers in a number of technical, non-technical, and administrative areas. We hire motivated professionals with experience in the private sector and/or government who are interested in working on the most important issues facing the public sector today. More than 90% of our staff have graduate degrees and with 10% holding Ph.D.s.
Jobs at Applied Signal Technology: "Applied Signal Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ – APSG), founded in 1984, is a leading provider of advanced digital signal processing systems, products, and services in support of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR). Our customers include the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, the Department of Homeland Security and allied governments.... We have about 700 employees, and our technical staff provides a broad range of scientific and engineering knowledge, talent, and skills. The technical staff (about 500 employees) has degrees in engineering, computer science, physics, and biological sciences, with about 50% having master's degrees or Ph.D.s."
Southwest Research Institute: Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is an independent, nonprofit, applied engineering and physical sciences research and development organization dedicated to technology development and transfer. SwRI occupies 1,200 acres in San Antonio, Texas. Approximately 2,700 employees work in more than 1.7 million square feet of laboratories, offices, and workshops. Program development offices are located in Houston, Detroit, and Washington, D.C. Research volume in 1998 reached $300 million. Net income is applied to Institute-sponsored research, advanced scientific equipment, and new facilities. SwRI conducts R projects for an even mix of private industries and government agencies. Industrial clients range from small manufacturers to blue chip corporations, in the U.S. and abroad.
Institute for Defense Analyses: IDA's overall mission is to bring analytic objectivity and understanding to complex issues of national security. IDA also conducts related research for other government agencies on national problems for which the Institute's skills and expertise are especially suited. The Science and Technology Division (STD) investigates and models physical phenomena, characterizes and evaluates systems and equipment, examines issues of control of critical technologies and defense preparedness, and investigates the utilization of technologies for individual and group training.
The Aerospace Corporation: "Since 1960 The Aerospace Corporation has operated a federally funded research and development center in support of national-security, civil and commercial space programs. We're applying the leading technologies and the brightest minds in the industry to meet the challenges of space."
Careers - RTI International: RTI International which can be researched by reviewing the website at http://www.rti.org is a not for profit research and development organization which focuses on research in the social sciences, biotechnology, and engineering sciences, among many other endeavors. Our mission is to improve the human condition. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Science Applications International Corporation: SAIC, a Fortune 500 company, is the largest employee-owned research and engineering company in the nation. SAIC engineers and scientists work to solve complex technical problems in national and homeland security, energy, the environment, telecommunications, health care, transportation and logistics.
MITRE: "MITRE is an independent, not-for-profit corporation engaged in scientific and technical activities for various government organizations. MITRE manages Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) for the Department of Defense, Federal Aviation Administration, and Internal Revenue Service. We take on the nation's most critical challenges—in defense, aviation, and enterprise modernization—and provide innovative, practical solutions to our sponsors. MITRE has corporate offices in Bedford, Massachusetts, and McLean, Virginia, as well as 60 sites around the world."
Opportunities at Microsoft Research: Microsoft Research is constantly seeking both seasoned computer scientists and new researchers for its Redmond, Washington, site. If your interest lies in basic research on the most challenging computer science problems or in researching technologies that will ship in products used by millions of people worldwide, we'd like to hear from you.
Analytic Recruiting - the premier executive search firm specializing in quantitative applications.: ANALYTIC has been in business for over twenty years. We specialize in recruitment of people with strong analytical skills. Our practice is nationwide and covers all major business areas including Finance, Marketing, Operations, Manufacturing, Planning and Systems. Our expertise is in staffing positions that emphasize superior analytical talent and the use of advanced quantitative / modeling techniques and technology in business decision making. We like to work closely with our clients and are very deliberate in matching skills, career goals and positions. Our job opportunities page depicts specific opportunities and areas in which we place candidates from entry level to managing directors and from junior analysts to senior experts. Please visit our website and register online with us in order to explore new quantitative opportunities.
Idaho National Laboratory: The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's missions in nuclear, energy, science and national security.
Ingenuity Systems: Ingenuity is a group of creative, energetic people dedicated to taking on the challenge of next generation knowledge management in health care. Our biology team provides a foundation of knowledge and scientific integrity to our processes and content. Our engineers are building leading edge technology solutions and come to us from world-class software and IT companies.
RAND: RAND researchers operate on a uniquely broad front, assisting public policymakers at all levels, private sector leaders in many industries, and the public at large in efforts to strengthen the nation's economy, maintain its security, and improve its quality of life. They do so by analyzing choices and developments in many areas, including national defense, education and training, health care, criminal and civil justice, labor and population, science and technology, community development, international relations, and regional studies.
MIT Lincoln Laboratory: "MIT Lincoln Laboratory has pioneered in advanced electronics since its origin in 1951 as a Federally Funded Research and Development Center of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The Laboratory's fundamental mission is to apply science and advanced technology to critical problems of national security."
The CIA's Directorate of Science and Technology: "Our mission also remains both unique and fascinating - there are opportunities to do things at CIA that just aren't available in the private sector.... The DS&T will typically give you a larger scope of responsibility sooner in your career than in the private sector. We also offer you a chance to make a positive contribution to safeguarding the nation's security."
Iridian Spectral Technologies: Iridian Spectral Technologies a manufacturer of thin film filters for fiber optic telecommunication systems has immediate and on-going openings for individuals with Ph.D.'s in Optics, Physics and Material Sciences.
Battelle: Battelle develops new technologies,commercializes products,and provides solutions for industry and government. Our innovations range from medical products and pharmaceuticals to products for the automotive,chemical, and agrochemical industries. We develop environmental and energy solutions for industry and government,and we develop practical,technological solutions for challenges in national security, transportation,and health and human services.
"What's Google's Secret Weapon? An Army of Ph.D.'s" NY Times Article: Description of how google looks towards PhDs in hiring new employees.
Jobs For Chemical Engineers: AICHE official web site; Provides industrial and academic job listings found in Chemical Engineering Progress
Klein and Hoffman Structural Engineering: Since 1953, Klein and Hoffman, Inc. has provided structural, civil, architectural and restoration engineering services.
Quant, Data Mining & Financial Engineer Jobs: Quant, Data Mining & Financial Engineer jobs through D.W. Simpson. Looking for PhDs.
The CNA Corporation - Careers: "The CNA Corporation is a non-profit organization that provides in-depth, independent research and analysis to inform the important work of public sector leaders. For over 60 years, we have helped make a difference by putting our minds to work on the critical issues that face our nation - and the world."
The Critical Difference: Bench International is a performance-driven, retained executive search and consulting firm serving the healthcare industries. Since 1974, Bench International has built a reputation of outstanding effectiveness in initiating and completing its retained assignments and has developed sustained partnerships with a broad range of major pharmaceutical, biotechnolgy and other firms seeking healthcare-related, executive staffing.
Dynamics Technology, Inc.: Federal contract that hires a wide range of PhD scientists and mathematicians.
Pharmaceutical and Biotech Executive Search: At Radian Solutions we conduct nationwide searches for top PhD candidates at leading Pharmaceutical, Biotech and Acedemic organizations. By working with Radian you can increase your chances of consideration with top employers because we have access the hidden market for jobs that will never be advertised on the Web or in print. More importantly, since our relationships are so strong within industry we can be a very effective career partner for you long term.

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