Taken for Granted

Hiking postdoc salaries will alter how academic science gets done, economist predicts

Investigation into yet another lab disaster reveals the same basic cause as numerous others

Recent studies highlight why policy changes are needed to make science more receptive to novelty, our columnist writes

Three recent developments add some questions for postdocs’ lives and career outlooks

A new resource draws on foundational reports to provide safety recommendations

A website’s surprising growth offers possibilities in science communication and an unexpected career

Graduate admissions and faculty hiring are stacked in favor of alumni of certain schools

A postdoc follows a scientific passion from the lab to entrepreneurship

Museum exhibit and new book present diverging views of the high-skill guest worker visa

Fewer young scientists are choosing to take postdoc positions, according to recent data

Prestigious awards highlight the wide range of science-based opportunities in federal service.

Recent cases of H-1B visa abuse in academe could indicate a growing trend

Hidden opportunities uncovered through networking are the key to career success, a new book argues.

A clear-eyed new book demystifies the tenure-track job market.

Pursuing controversial or unconventional research ideas can carry serious professional and personal risks.

Postdocs in industry explore opportunities that aren’t available in academe.