Working Life

The move requires a few crucial mindset shifts

This scientist felt like her career was hitting a wall, but the experience ended up broadening her horizons

When this grad student dove into the history of his field, he learned how science can move forward by revisiting the past

Working remotely can be great—but also challenging, as these two scientists discovered

Mental health needs to be a priority, this grad student learned

How a postdoc overcame the challenges of working in a new country

The pressures of grad school can make it seem like other parts of life don’t matter. They do

After years of making and breaking plans, this grad student has embraced flexibility

This professor’s research into faculty hiring was a wake-up call, for him and his institution

A job as a university research integrity officer turned out to be the perfect fit

This researcher was hesitant to go far from home, but working overseas turned out to be a rewarding experience

How one researcher is advocating for more support for grad student parents

During his Ph.D., this postdoc learned more than what his publication record shows

For this grad student, speaking publicly about mental health was scary but worth it

Reaching out can help you tackle big decisions, this scientist writes

For this grad student, participating in an entrepreneurship competition offered valuable lessons in leadership