Careers Articles

Don’t discount your connections—even old ones, this Career Fable advises

What does that say about inequality in academia—and what can be done to address it?

This postdoc learned four key lessons that helped her engage with her audiences

Our Experimental Error columnist reflects on the allure of youth

Documents like these can help labs run more smoothly

Lessons learned from a running group helped this grad student redefine success, both professionally and personally

In this Letter to Young Scientists, our columnists share their advice for new faculty members

As costs rise, students and faculty members are pushing back

Why this biology professor addresses social and political issues in his classroom

This researcher reflects on lessons learned from spinning a story about her data instead of critically examining all the facts

Faculty members say they prioritize readership—but they think their peers care most about prestige

Career leaps can be scary, but they are also exhilarating and rewarding, this grad student writes

In this installment of Your Unicorn Career, our columnist offers advice for having “the talk”

This computational researcher discovered the benefits of sharing his work in real time

Our Experimental Error columnist shares lessons for giving effective presentations inspired by performing comedy

At the University of North Carolina, specialized counselors serve the school’s biomedical Ph.D. students

Fathers in Japan rarely take paternity leave, but this postdoc wanted to blaze a trail

Our Letters to Young Scientists columnists explain how to face job market randomness by maximizing signal and minimizing noise

Thesis defenses and committee meetings are stressful enough without the added expectation of bringing food, this student writes

How a professor learned the importance of negotiating, and sharing his hard-won knowledge

Former students recount their experiences dropping out

Our Letters to Young Scientists columnists offer some ideas for developing good writing habits

This researcher’s winding path taught him to embrace career plan changes rather than fear them

Our Experimental Error columnist offers a tongue-in-cheek guide for conference attendees

The study authors discuss what they learned and how to be a supportive ally