Science Career General
The Science Career General paste contains an FAQ and resources on PhD study, fields, countries, teaching assistantships, and postdoctoral careers.

About Science Career General
The Science Career General Paste is a community-curated resource hub focused on science and STEM career guidance, originating from discussion threads on 4chan's /sci/ board. It provides an FAQ and practical resources covering PhD study, research field selection, country-specific higher education and career information, teaching assistantships, postdoctoral positions, and transitions to industry roles. Content is compiled from contributions by regular community members, many with direct PhD and science career experience, though many sections are still marked for future expansion.
Key features
- Curated FAQ for science and STEM career planning
- Guidance on starting, funding, and completing PhD programs
- Country-specific higher education and career information
- Resources for postdoc and industry career transitions
- Advice on teaching assistantships and CV preparation
- Coverage of niche STEM career paths including patents and defense
- Draws on firsthand experience from contributors with completed PhDs and established science careers
- Covers a broad range of STEM fields and multiple countries
- Provides candid, unfiltered guidance on challenges like tight job markets and academic career pitfalls
- Many content sections are incomplete and marked for future expansion
- Currently has a heavier focus on physics-related STEM fields
- Content is community-edited with no stated formal verification process
Science Career General at a glance
- Category
- Business & Careers › Job Boards & Careers
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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