Top firms bring out creativity, growth in their scientists
This year’s Top Employers cite cutting-edge research, professional development opportunities, and proper work-life balance as the reasons for making the list.
Life Sciences
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Wales wants more scientists
Known for its majestic landscape and melodic language, Wales has also become a science powerhouse through funding and hiring initiatives. -
Business principles for basic researchers
Leadership, management, and marketing are not just for CEOs. Researchers could gain a lot from mixing business principles with science. -
New fellowship aims to increase diversity in the life sciences
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute program will support researchers from underrepresented groups for up to 8 years, including postdoc training and early faculty career -
Reviewers rule: Strategies for faculty advancement
It’s a skill not often taught in grad school, but reviewing papers and grant proposals can provide a significant boost in one’s early career. -
Alternatives to professorships in academia
Love academia but not-so-sure about becoming a professor? Fret not, there are plenty of job opportunities other than professorships in higher education. -
Find the best of both worlds in Manchester
Manchester will be on display this year as the host of the 2016 EuroScience Open Forum. And the city has a lot to offer. -
Building a translational medicine powerhouse in China
Translational medicine has received a shot in the arm thanks to recent efforts from China’s central and regional governments. These efforts present many opportunities for researchers to build a career in biomedicine. -
A career in cancer research? Computational skills wanted
In the growing field of precision oncology, researchers with molecular and computational backgrounds are needed more than ever. -
Search results: Careers in high tech
High tech industries—like Google, Facebook, and IBM—offer interesting opportunities for Ph.D.-level scientists and engineers. -
What makes elite academics move?
Children’s ages, peer environment quality, and recent funding affect decisions to move to new institutions, a new study suggests -
Breastfeeding while building a career
Breastfeeding while pursuing a scientific career can be a challenge, but it isn’t insurmountable -
Responsible research guidelines for the global scientist
A new book offers guidance to young researchers and their supervisors on how they can implement the best research practices wherever they are. -
Yes, you're a great scientist; now shut up about it
Scientists should acknowledge their imperfections, our columnist argues -
Sustainable seafood entrepreneurs share their tips for success
Eco-minded entrepreneurs use business to promote sustainable fishing. -
Summit proposes steps toward biomedical workforce sustainability
Workforce experts met in Washington, D.C., last week to discuss plans and goals for the future
