Issues and Perspectives

Our top essays by scientists in 2019

By Katie LanginDec. 23, 2019

A disastrous postdoc. A call for more coffee. This year’s most popular Working Life essays
Top employers: Breakthroughs, impact, and purpose

By Chris TachibanaOct. 25, 2019

Innovation still drives top employer status, yet artificial intelligence (AI) is now on the minds of employers and employees alike.

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The Fondation Bettencourt Schueller: Helping scientists spread their wings

Nov. 16, 2018

Fondation Bettencourt Schueller uses a novel funding strategy: it treats all its awardees like family, allowing them a say in the process via an advisory board and often offering continuing support.

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Top employers embrace change based on a stable foundation

By Chris TachibanaOct. 25, 2018

Innovative. Respectful. Caring. Top biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies from this year’s survey share these traits plus one more: adaptable.

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Beyond government grants: Widening your funding net

By Chris TachibanaSep. 13, 2018

Scientists are becoming more creative with how and where they get their research funding.

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Top employers 2017: High marks for innovation, long-term vision, and social responsibility

By Chris TachibanaOct. 19, 2017

In its 15th year, Top Employers continues to celebrate companies that prioritize innovation, a positive work culture, and social responsibility.

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Top firms bring out creativity, growth in their scientists

By Kendall PowellOct. 28, 2016

This year’s Top Employers cite cutting-edge research, professional development opportunities, and proper work-life balance as the reasons for making the list.

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Business principles for basic researchers

By Chris TachibanaOct. 7, 2016

Leadership, management, and marketing are not just for CEOs. Researchers could gain a lot from mixing business principles with science.

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Academic H-1Bs by the numbers

By Beryl Lieff BenderlyJan. 19, 2016
Using PowerPoint to shine on stage

By Elisabeth PainJan. 11, 2016
Want a letter? You write it for me

By Roger S. DayJan. 7, 2016

Roger Day argues that ghostwriting letters of support, while common, is a major problem
Two sides of the H-1B

By Beryl Lieff BenderlyJan. 6, 2016

Museum exhibit and new book present diverging views of the high-skill guest worker visa
Information sparse about Tsinghua University lab death

By Beryl Lieff BenderlyJan. 5, 2016
Getting your project from start to finish

By Science Careers StaffJan. 5, 2016

A roundup of articles to help make your New Year’s resolutions come true
The (hairy?) face of medical leadership

By Beryl Lieff BenderlyJan. 4, 2016
Beyond the tick boxes

By Artaza GilaniDec. 31, 2015