Careers Articles

In this installment of Your Unicorn Career, our columnist explains why you should talk about yourself and how to do it professionally and effectively

A growing proportion of first-time NIH R01 recipients have also received a prior training grant, according to a recent study

Navigating unspoken norms and expectations was a challenge for this international student, but she eventually found the support she needed

Limiting air travel to reduce carbon footprint works for some academics, but not everyone is onboard

Pressure to publish and an unfortunately timely email led this assistant professor astray

Our Taken for Granted columnist discusses a new report about the practice—and recommendations for reform

Women use narrower, topic-specific language in proposals and receive lower reviewer scores, according to a new study

How a grad student balanced his musical pursuits and his Ph.D. research

Opening yourself up to constructive criticism can be scary, but the benefits are worth it

Our Experimental Error columnist reflects on wealth and privilege in science

A sabbatical helped this professor reconnect with her community and reinvigorate her research

In this Letter to Young Scientists, our columnists share advice for communicating your research clearly and compellingly

Advice for early-career researchers from a negotiation expert

After a rejection from the coveted NSF graduate fellowship, this student broadened his approach

This doctor learned that authenticity was the best path to success

It’s something that “no one prepares you for,” as one faculty member and mother puts it

Ph.D. students and postdocs have lots to offer potential employers, even if they don’t recognize it, our advisers counsel in this Career Fable

Supportiveness and working style are key factors for Ph.D. student satisfaction and success

How one researcher learned the importance of taking time away from work

Spurred by a recent symposium, our columnist discusses progress made and work still to be done

This grad student faced opposition for mixing research and advocacy, but she’s committed to staying the course

Mindfulness practices can help alleviate depression and develop resiliency, according to a recent study

In this installment of Your Unicorn Career, our columnist explains how collecting data about yourself is key for career planning and development

When this scientist couldn’t find her one ideal job, she tried something different: a combination of two

Our Experimental Error columnist laments the pain of online applications