Academic

The COVID-19 pandemic threw a curveball to the career plans of many faculty members. Read how some were able to play on.

The ideal time to launch a career search is on day one of your postdoc. Fear not, here are some tips if it didn’t happen. Plus, is there such a thing as a “postdoc trap”?

Crafting a crafting a lab policy towards accessibility for all is an on-going process. It might be time to refresh yours.

Academic bullying is more pervasive in science than previously thought. Find out what it is and what you can do to help.

Despite clinical trial failures, Alzheimer’s research is getting a reboot thanks to increased funding opportunities and new directions in the data.

Moving on with your career may entail moving to another country. Here’s a checklist to survive and thrive.

Community science brings a DIY sensibility to a range of research areas, providing a collegial atmosphere of collaboration and support.

Job opportunities abound for researchers and clinicians in cancer precision medicine who are at home collecting and analyzing big data.

Want to help yourself as well as fellow scientists? A career in diversity and inclusion just might be a win–win.

The era of artificial intelligence is upon us. Here are some career pointers to keep up with these smart machines.

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.

A network of researchers and universities has come together to create the Max Planck Schools—an interdisciplinary, customized Ph.D. program aimed at enticing native and international students to continue their studies in Germany.

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

An emerging career choice for STEM doctorates includes counseling other STEM doctorates about their careers.

Looking for a new research direction? Consider ecobiology, the study of the relationships of organisms to their natural environments

Careers in immuno-oncology remain in high demand and welcome specialists from many fields