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Think “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” applies only to the military? This too happens in the sciences, at all levels, from academia and industry to professional societies.
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Focus on Germany
With the German Government now five years into a major program for investment in scientific research and innovation, we take a look at the new career opportunities that have opened up. -
Big Thinking At Small Universities
Numerous factors, large and small, come into play when one is deciding where to pursue a research career -
The postdoc experience: Taking a long-term view
Faced with a shaky economy and an increasingly competitive job market, postdocs are being forced to take a long-term view of their positions. -
The world is your lab on a postdoc or sabbatical abroad
Scientists who have done a foreign postdoc or sabbatical say it's the experience of a lifetime, and are eager to offer encouragement and advice. -
Professional science master's degrees
Now over a decade old, Professional Science Master's degrees are proving themselves to be a practical and valuable alternative to a Ph.D. -
Advancing science in Spain: Not simply a quixotic quest
The tapas of Barcelona, the Prado of Madrid, and the architecture of Sevilla are all international draws to the nation of Spain, but its scientific heritage has not always been so noteworthy. -
Go with the flow: A wave of water-related opportunities
Proliferating water problems are building a wave of opportunities for scientific expertise, knowledge, and innovative solution. Here's a look at the growing pool of diverse needs -
Mythbusting for academics: Considering a job in biotech/pharma
Although academia and industry differ in many ways, the two environments are ultimately more similar than they are different. -
Systems biology and bioinformatics: Something for everyone
Systems biology and bioinformatics want you. These highly collaborative fields are looking for biologists, engineers, chemists, mathematicians, and computer programmers. -
Lab management: The human elements
You've reached a career milestone: managing your own lab. This recognition of your achievements attests to your hard work, attention to detail, commitment to a goal—and outstanding science. But be prepared. You're about to face challenges you may not have considered. -
Careers beyond the bench
After completing their graduate studies, many scientists have moved away from the bench and found rewarding careers in areas from grant administration to venture capital. While still making use of the training and skills gained during graduate school, these "alternative" careers are a better match for many. -
Denmark: Making global connections
Denmark's Øresund bridge—connecting Copenhagen to southern Sweden—symbolizes the country's strengths in connecting basic and applied research, and academic and corporate interests. -
Finding your way back: Re-entering the science work force
In the idealized career path, a scientist goes straight from earning an undergraduate degree to graduate school, and then on to a postdoc and eventual employment, without breaks between positions. For various reasons, however, not all scientists' career paths are nearly so linear. -
Reaping the benefits of a government job
Collectively, the US government is the largest single employer in America, filling approximately 1.6 million full-time, permanent positions; however, in reality, the US government consists of several hundred smaller employers, each of which has its own individual function and culture. As a result, the opportunities offered by government jobs are wide ranging, and the needs are diverse. -
Broader career choices on the horizon?
Understanding the brain is considered one of the grand quests of science, partly due to the conviction that the brain holds the key to what makes us human.
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