You’ve accomplished more than you think
Ph.D. students and postdocs have lots to offer potential employers, even if they don’t recognize it, our advisers counsel in this Career Fable
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Pressure to compete hurt my science—and my happiness. Then I found a new way forward
How a scientist shifted his mindset from competitive to collaborative -
My first postdoc position was a disaster. This is what I learned
Looking back, this scientist wishes he had moved on much sooner -
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 -
What I learned by leaving my comfort zone
This researcher was hesitant to go far from home, but working overseas turned out to be a rewarding experience -
How I got through my publication drought
During his Ph.D., this postdoc learned more than what his publication record shows -
For supporting postdocs, the U.K. is helping to lead the way—but more progress is needed
A new report highlights how things have improved, and the work that is still to be done -
Why this postdoc is working to make venomous snake research safer and more inclusive
Talia Moore is receiving an award for her work as part of National Postdoc Appreciation Week -
How to find the right place for your Ph.D. or postdoc
Researchers share their advice for approaching this important decision -
These studies offer a realistic view of postdoc life—and guidance for making career decisions that work for you
Data about postdocs are sparse, but two recent studies are encouraging, our columnist writes -
Cities offer great postdoc opportunities—but make sure you factor in the cost of living
Postdoc salaries in Wyoming have $30,000 more buying power than postdoc salaries in San Francisco, California -
PIs need to help postdocs develop their careers
At the EuroScience Open Forum, a research group leader discussed PIs’ responsibilities to their postdocs—and what postdocs can do to help themselves -
For crucial career choices, listen to advice—but follow your heart
A research scientist reflects on how she embraced the freedom to make the decisions that worked best for her -
For postdocs looking to break into entrepreneurship, this MIT fellowship is helping light the way
The pioneering program supports postdocs as they explore commercializing their work -
Why I'm pushing for a postdoc union
Forming a union could help address some of the many challenges that postdocs face -
In praise of postdocs: Celebrating National Postdoc Appreciation Week
A postdoc’s outstanding mentoring illustrates one of the many reasons that postdocs should be recognized
