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When Ph.D. stands for Problematic Hiring Detriment
Our columnist investigates how having a Ph.D. can hurt your job search -
My first postdoc position was a disaster. This is what I learned
Looking back, this scientist wishes he had moved on much sooner -
A sense of belonging matters. That’s why academic culture needs to change
Stephen Thomas—a health care researcher who works on diversity issues—shares his perspective about training the next generation of scientists -
What a scarred whale named Lucky taught me about healing my own emotional scars
When I completed my Ph.D. after my son died, I thought it meant I had recovered from the trauma. I was wrong -
A decade after a needless lab death, how to strengthen safety
Our columnist explores what institutions, organizations, and individuals can do to improve lab safety -
Four lessons about transitioning from academia to the ‘real world’
The move requires a few crucial mindset shifts -
Step back to move forward: Setting new priorities in the new year
This is a great time to consider whether you are on the path that’s right for you, our columnists write -
How a forced career change taught me to embrace new opportunities
This scientist felt like her career was hitting a wall, but the experience ended up broadening her horizons -
Assigning authorship for research papers can be tricky. These approaches can help
From prioritizing equity and consensus to highly quantitative systems, researchers find ways to assign authorship fairly and avert disputes -
What’s in a milestone? Reflecting on the life of a scientist
For the 100th Experimental Error column, Adam Ruben considers the markers along the road of a scientific career -
Our reporter was a data point in a study of scientific careers. She and others have questions
The study estimated our reporter’s career to be 1-year long. It should have been 13 years -
How an unexpected boost from the past helped reinvigorate my research
When this grad student dove into the history of his field, he learned how science can move forward by revisiting the past -
Are conferences providing enough child care support? We decided to find out
Male-dominated disciplines are leading the pack, according to our investigation -
How to put your best foot forward in faculty job interviews
Advice about job talks and one-on-one and group meetings from our columnists -
Yes, it is getting harder to publish in prestigious journals if you haven’t already
So-called “chaperone effect” has gotten stronger in recent years, study finds -
For new Ph.D. recipients, postgraduation employment numbers are on the rise
The U.S. National Science Foundation just released its latest batch of data from the Survey of Earned Doctorates -
In some disciplines, heavy drinking is part of the culture. That can be a problem
Centralizing alcohol for networking and team building can exclude people and create unhealthy pressure -
Six tips for happy, productive remote working
Working remotely can be great—but also challenging, as these two scientists discovered -
A decade after a fatal lab safety disaster, what have we learned?
There’s been some progress but also continued failings, our columnist writes -
Considering going abroad for work? Recent research can help you weigh the pros and cons
Particularly for European researchers, working internationally is prized—but don’t ignore the potential costs -
Grad school depression almost took me to the end of the road—but I found a new start
Mental health needs to be a priority, this grad student learned -
Not just for bots: The changing career landscape in AI
The era of artificial intelligence is upon us. Here are some career pointers to keep up with these smart machines. -
‘Apply for our science job!’ A guide to inane job ads
Our columnist breaks down the ridiculousness of most job postings -
Moving internationally was tough—but I ended up finding my inner Wonder Woman
How a postdoc overcame the challenges of working in a new country
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