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Scientists who start their corporate lives in the research laboratory don’t have to spend their entire careers at the bench

Many cancer researchers focus on biomarkers that could provide diagnostics for the early detection of cancer.

Colleges and universities hire faculty as adjunct or tenure-track

Switzerland has a long history of success in the life sciences

Postdoctoral fellowships for many life scientists have become marathons that delay their entry to their first “real” jobs by some years

Industry analysts and human resources specialists predict which subjects and sectors will provide the best opportunities for life scientists next year — and give advice on how best to gain employment in those areas

Although Germany has a rich scientific tradition, German universities have fallen behind in global research rankings

Another year, another top employer position for the company that has dominated the rankings in surveys sponsored by Science's™ Office of Publishing and Member Services

In this year's survey sponsored by Science Careers, principal investigators pinpoint the characteristics of postdocs and their supervisors that make for fertile fellowships

Today’s microbe hunters face an onslaught of illness, from aids and antibiotic-resistant bacteria to mad cow disease and SARS

A variety of visualization techniques give neuroscientists new views of cells, synapses, and even broad networks in the brain

Across the broad range of life science research under way in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, many companies need scientists with traditional skills, such as pharmacology or biology.

Genomics brings together concepts and skills from several different disciplines. Succeeding in the field demands flexibility, skill in communications, and an understanding of informatics.

The 8th Annual Drug Discovery Technology World Congress in August will provide opportunities to gain new knowledge and understanding, network with fellow professionals, and seek out career prospects.

Modern immunology plays a fundamental role in many aspects of biology, from biochemistry to virology.