Hoping for a faculty job? Here's what hiring committees are looking for
A small survey highlights the key criteria—and why they can be problematic
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The rewards of working as a data wrangler
Data curators stay close to research and keep science organized -
This tool can help you envision your career
A new interactive infographic illustrates the career trajectories of Ph.D. holders in the U.S. -
The price of doing a postdoc
For biomedical Ph.D. holders, doing a postdoc means earning about 20% less in the first 15 years after finishing their degrees, according to a new study -
South China: A rising power in science
Not only does Southern China want to be an export powerhouse—it also wants to be a stronghold for science. And with initiatives in space science, high energy physics, and genomics, it is geared up to do so. -
Postgraduate plans for the Ph.D. Class of 2015
NSF releases latest round of demographic and employment data about newly minted Ph.D.s -
Foreign-born scientists find a home in China
New measures implemented by the Central Government—increased funding and easing of green card restrictions, among others—are aimed at attracting more non-native researchers to China. -
Wales wants more scientists
Known for its majestic landscape and melodic language, Wales has also become a science powerhouse through funding and hiring initiatives. -
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.
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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.
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The fool’s gold of Ph.D. employment data
Focusing on whether recent Ph.D. recipients are employed misses the larger point, our guest columnist argues -
'Employment crisis' for new Ph.D.s is an illusion
NSF surveys generate what seem to be conflicting data on the status of those entering the scientific job market -
U.S. and U.K. universities announce binational postdoc program
The 3-year fellowship will be followed by a permanent academic appointment for those who meet the program’s academic standards -
New international grants for young principal investigators
The International Research Scholars Program is offering 50 grants to help early-career biomedical researchers outside the G7 countries establish independent careers -
More Ph.D.s but fewer job commitments
The production of science and engineering Ph.D.s in the United States has reached a record high -
