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For new Ph.D. recipients, postgraduation employment numbers are on the rise
The U.S. National Science Foundation just released its latest batch of data from the Survey of Earned Doctorates -
Not just for bots: The changing career landscape in AI
The era of artificial intelligence is upon us. Here are some career pointers to keep up with these smart machines. -
Novo Nordisk builds R&D capacity in cardiovascular and liver diseases
Known for their work in diabetes, Novo Nordisk switches gears to treat cardiovascular disease and the liver disease nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. -
Cancer genomics and immunotherapy: Opportunities at the intersection
Careers in immuno-oncology remain in high demand and welcome specialists from many fields -
For postdocs looking to break into entrepreneurship, this MIT fellowship is helping light the way
The pioneering program supports postdocs as they explore commercializing their work -
New data offer the latest look at Ph.D. training and employment trends
NSF has released its Survey of Earned Doctorates data for 2016 -
Explore the skills that can open career doors after your doctoral training
The skills you develop as a Ph.D. student and those you need for jobs have some overlap, but there are also important gaps -
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 -
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.
