Careers Articles

Finding work that helps the world and meets your practical needs is possible, our columnist writes in this Career Fable

This researcher was grateful to put her skills to use during the pandemic—and she appreciated that it was only temporary

Urging self-care doesn’t fix unrealistic work expectations, our Experimental Error columnist writes

For this grad student, a classmate‘s death was a wake-up call

This scientist took his career in an unexpected direction after weighing the realities of pursuing an academic career path

Participating in these activities doesn’t result in fewer publications or longer times to graduation

An uncomfortable summer of field work helped this scientist learn to address problems head-on

Our Letters to Young Scientists columnists reflect on what their research groups learned during the pandemic

Bonding with lab aides during her postdoc helped this researcher meld her identities

Our Experimental Error columnist explores how the sunk cost fallacy can manifest for grad students

Why Diedra Wrighting developed a course about mentee-mentor relationships, stereotype threat, scientists’ identities, and more

Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya’s bold murals bring the research of women scientists to the public

Virtual meetings helped this postdoc. As her institution reopens, she’s bringing the lessons learned with her

In this installment of Your Unicorn Career, our columnist suggests steps to take in this all-too-common situation

Spurred by the pandemic and a colleague’s sudden death, these scientists are making contingency plans

Supportive mentors were key, this scientist writes

Grad schools need to see beyond standardized tests, this researcher argues

Conacyt faces at least 145 wrongful termination lawsuits

Our Experimental Error columnist offers his version of the new statement some employers are inviting

For this postdoc, caring colleagues and firm personal priorities were key

New study highlights the challenges of reporting academic abuse—and the need for more oversight

Practical advice helped this international scientist figure out her post-Ph.D. direction

For this researcher, publishing her name as she wants presents some challenges—but it’s worth it

As U.S. pandemic subsides, societies are exploring their options

This professor writes about the power of being vulnerable with students