Job Market
Read our COVID-19 research and news.
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Climbing crooked ladders
Career progression no longer follows a single vertical trajectory, our columnist explains -
Choosing team over tenure
A faculty member in an unconventional “team-track” position describes why she loves it, despite the challenges -
How to network effectively
Networking should consist of a genuine conversation with another person about how you can help each other. -
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Science and technology in Central China
Central China is a growing hub for researchers and tech companies to launch exciting projects in science and engineering. -
Bounce back to stay in the game
The resilience that scientists learn from conducting research should also be applied to the job search -
An academic 'poaching' lawsuit from a scientist who didn’t move
North Carolina universities sued for agreement to not hire each other’s employees -
How (not) to fail in your Ph.D. studies
You can avoid common mistakes—if you are cognizant of them -
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Teaching as a skill and a career
Whether it is one aspect of a faculty position at a research-intensive institution or the core of an education-focused job, teaching is an important component of many scientists’ careers. -
Postdocs, put your best foot forward for industry jobs
The search can be tough, but despite the competition, you can rise to the top of the pile -
Keeping adjuncts’ job agreements on track
Tenure-track faculty members at Eastern Illinois University have taken a bold and generous step to express solidarity with their adjunct colleagues. -
A guide for the perplexed
A clear-eyed new book demystifies the tenure-track job market.
