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Manchester will be on display this year as the host of the 2016 EuroScience Open Forum. And the city has a lot to offer.
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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 -
How fear can limit your career potential
These three fears can interfere with your job search success, but only if you let them -
Engineering professor who helped uncover Flint water crisis speaks out despite the risks
Marc Edwards discusses the “perverse incentives” that can get in the way of scientists making a difference -
Getting credit for peer review
Online platforms help researchers track their peer reviewing activity, which could help their career advancement -
From flavonoids to flavor
A postdoc follows a scientific passion from the lab to entrepreneurship -
Zero tolerance for sexual harassment at NSF and NASA
Funding agencies have the power to change research culture, but they neglect concerns about inadequate lab safety -
Responsibly conducting research
Experts recommend individual actions and institutional policies that will create a culture of responsible conduct of research.