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Published on 19 December 2007
Grant review has to evolve along with the science it scrutinizes.
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Published on 12 December 2007
Taking ownership of your degree may be the key to a satisfying science career.
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Published on 5 December 2007
Salaries for scientists and engineers remain healthy — but differ by field, sector and country.
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Published on 28 November 2007
A spike in the number of adjunct professors may not bode well for US academia
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Published on 21 November 2007
India's biotech bottleneck is a cautionary tale on how to look past the hype and gauge job prospects.
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Published on 14 November 2007
Research parks are sprouting up all over North America. Is there a downside?
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Published on 7 November 2007
These days, the more mobile the scientist, the better.
Prospects
Published on 31 October 2007
'Research integrity' training has become part and parcel of being a scientist.
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Published on 24 October 2007
Similar postdoc glut, different country.
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Published on 17 October 2007
Is the geography of the Nobel prize changing? Does it matter?
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Published on 10 October 2007
Working from home can be tough, no matter what the profession.
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Published on 3 October 2007
Career planning requires a good bit of introspection.
Correction
Published on 3 October 2007
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Published on 26 September 2007
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Published on 19 September 2007
Starter hubs Florida and Arizona try to play catch-up with more established science hotspots.
Hiking the ups and downs of the science trail.
Published on 12 September 2007
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Published on 5 September 2007
US graduate education rebounds from effects of visa restrictions after 9/11. But how much has competition from abroad siphoned away talent?
Prospects
Published on 29 August 2007
A snapshot of jobs in the biosciences industry suggests that business training may be worth the investment.
The pharmaceutical industry has had big job losses of late.
Published on 22 August 2007
US bill should give career opportunities in the physical sciences a boost.
Published on 15 August 2007
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Published on 8 August 2007
Lab loves lost and found: readers respond.
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Published on 1 August 2007
Climate science buzz doesn't necessarily translate into climate science jobs.
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Published on 25 July 2007
Will new data suggest ways for PhD students to shorten their time to degree?
Funding models can push the envelope, but at what cost?
Published on 18 July 2007
Government-funded labs have their perks, and their challenges
Published on 11 July 2007
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Published on 4 July 2007
Getting under-represented groups into science is still a work in progress.
Rankings are flawed, but are they a worthwhile tool nonetheless?
Published on 27 June 2007
The importance of going green in the lab
Published on 20 June 2007
In search of the super-mentor
Published on 13 June 2007
Taking the risky path can be exhilarating.
Published on 6 June 2007
Sometimes careers can be both accidental and planned
Published on 30 May 2007
The HHMI and Wellcome Trust come together for a tour de force postdoc experience.
Published on 23 May 2007
Creating better lab websites gives potential collaborators and recruiters a clearer window into your world.
Published on 16 May 2007
Writing has a crucial role in many different scientific pursuits
Published on 9 May 2007
As biotech jobs continue to grow, potential employees should examine the company's product pipeline.
Published on 2 May 2007
Declining female participation may be harbinger for computer science as a whole.
Published on 25 April 2007
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Published on 18 April 2007
Scientific couples face different kinds of distance for both romantic and career success.
Young scientists flock to networking sites.
Published on 11 April 2007
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Published on 4 April 2007
Taiwan is taking a determined approach to science R&D.
Prospects
Published on 28 March 2007
Being a pioneer has its own set of rewards and challenges.
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Published on 21 March 2007
The course of true love never did run smooth.
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Published on 14 March 2007
Could blogs replace résumés?
Has science become nastier?
Published on 7 March 2007
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Published on 28 February 2007
Origami expert illustrates the power of creative transformation.
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Published on 21 February 2007
Translating global science extends beyond language.
Media publicity for science can be a double-edged sword.
Published on 14 February 2007
Drug industry mergers means career reconsiderations for scientists.
Published on 7 February 2007
Postdocs face crossroads.
Published on 31 January 2007
A better deal for postdocs and their mentors?
Published on 24 January 2007
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Published on 17 January 2007
Perks beyond pay attract researchers to top employers.
The growing involvement of contract research organizations in drug development could result in job shifts.
Published on 10 January 2007
Demand for PhDs is uncertain in a changing market.
Published on 4 January 2007