Careers Articles

Our Experimental Error columnist wishes for peer reviews of peer reviewers’ reviews

“It’s OK to feel scared and sad. And it’s OK to say so,” one Ph.D. student advises

This Ph.D. student learned that science policy work satisfies her desire to make an impact

Our Letters to Young Scientists columnists share insights into the postdoc application process

This postdoc no longer feels alone even though he’s working from home

For some, university closures will delay graduation, hiring, and other critical milestones

Stephan Segler—a Ph.D. chemist—loves that his job gives him the freedom to work wherever he wants

The scientific community might need to rethink standard peer-review procedures, writes a professor

Writing down explicit goals will help you focus on career development, this Career Fable advises

This scientist shares the joys—and challenges—of serving as a university administrator

“Watch talks on YouTube and pretend that visiting scientists are giving lectures in your living room”

Evolving university policies sow confusion

Our columnist opens up about his anxiety—and how his research group is pressing forward

At first, he struggled to teach online—but then he found unexpected joy in the process

As universities close, our columnist shares tips for scientists who are working from home

The best teams value the voices of every member, this professor argues

Field expeditions shouldn’t be viewed as the domain of rugged, heterosexual, white men, researchers argue

This Ph.D. student reflects on how the “yes, and” concept applies to science

In this installment of Your Unicorn Career, our columnist shares tips on how to create your very own board of directors

This professor is afraid of what the future holds—but he’s learned to adapt to uncertainty

Our Experimental Error columnist stresses that if a question ends in a period, it’s not a question

This researcher reflects on his decision to quit a faculty job and start a postdoc

But gaps remain in university policies and procedures

After failing her dissertation proposal defense, this Ph.D. student decided that she needed a healthier mindset

Our Letters to Young Scientists columnists offer tips on how to get the most out of email communication