Academic
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The COVID-19 pandemic threw a curveball to the career plans of many faculty members. Read how some were able to play on.
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Daunting but doable: Job searching after a postdoc
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”? -
Inclusivity for all: How to make your research group accessible
Crafting a crafting a lab policy towards accessibility for all is an on-going process. It might be time to refresh yours. -
Academic bullying: Desperate for data and solutions
Academic bullying is more pervasive in science than previously thought. Find out what it is and what you can do to help. -
Alzheimer’s research reset
Despite clinical trial failures, Alzheimer’s research is getting a reboot thanks to increased funding opportunities and new directions in the data. -
New lab, new adventure: Moving your lab to another country
Moving on with your career may entail moving to another country. Here’s a checklist to survive and thrive. -
Community science: Not just a hobby
Community science brings a DIY sensibility to a range of research areas, providing a collegial atmosphere of collaboration and support. -
Targeting cancer and careers: Precision Medicine
Job opportunities abound for researchers and clinicians in cancer precision medicine who are at home collecting and analyzing big data. -
A passion for pathways: Careers in diversity and inclusion for STEM postdocs
Want to help yourself as well as fellow scientists? A career in diversity and inclusion just might be a win–win. -
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. -
The Fondation Bettencourt Schueller: Helping scientists spread their wings
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. -
Pioneering new Max Planck Schools aim to attract Ph.D. students to Germany
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. -
Beyond government grants: Widening your funding net
Scientists are becoming more creative with how and where they get their research funding. -
A unique calling: Careers in career development for STEM doctorates
An emerging career choice for STEM doctorates includes counseling other STEM doctorates about their careers. -
Take your brain in a new direction: Careers in ecobiology
Looking for a new research direction? Consider ecobiology, the study of the relationships of organisms to their natural environments -
Cancer genomics and immunotherapy: Opportunities at the intersection
Careers in immuno-oncology remain in high demand and welcome specialists from many fields