Careers Articles

I invited two senior scientists from top academic institutions to review the story of L. and provide their comments

A day with forensic technologist Kelli Carter

Jenifer Smith offers advice on pursuing a career in forensic science.

Even after a couple of decades of development, biotech is still a very regionalized industry.

There is a point where an adviser has gone too far. Knowing what that point is and recognizing the policies and people who should protect you can make the difference between survival and surrender.

Recruiters are now more like talent scouts, sorting through large numbers of available people. And one of the most important things a recruiter must learn is what makes an individual happy in his or her work.

I say it's time we start improving the postdoctoral orchard

The key to presenting your weaknesses in a job interview is to make them nonthreatening and present a plan for addressing them.

Women scientists face a much more challenging task when they set out to assemble a professional wardrobe

My article this month will upset some scientists who believe that the process of getting a career on track has nothing to do with attitude