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The Human Cost of the Pressures of Postdoctoral Research
A paper on conformal algebra has recently caused a stir on social media. Not because of the science, but rather the heartfelt plea in the acknowledgements.
The Toll of Short-Term Contracts
As a new French report highlights, early-career researchers face significant challenges landing permanent academic positions—but there may also be some rays of hope.
A Paper on Field Theory Delivers a Wake-Up Call to Academics
Oliver Rosten believes the postdoctoral system played a role in his friend’s suicide. Disseminating that opinion in a scientific journal took perseverance.
Who Counts as an Inventor? The Answer Could Be Worth Millions
A postdoc suing over exclusion from patents offers a lesson for anyone working on potentially lucrative research.
Becoming Professor. With Almost no Publications
I think I am the only living person in Sweden who achieved a professor chair with only one international journal publication.
What Actions Can We Take to Push for Publishing Reform and Incentivise Open Publishing Practices?
Many Postdocs Face Challenges Securing Parental Leave, New Report Highlights
Navigating leave policies can be tricky, so postdocs need to be proactive and investigate all their resources.
Our Obsession With Eminence Warps Research
Many decisions about whose work is recognized are at least partially arbitrary, and we should acknowledge that.
What Does It Mean to Be Called a 'Trainee'?
The ‘trainee’ designation has broad implications, noted speakers at the Future of Biomedical Graduate and Postdoctoral Training meeting earlier this month.
Why I Left Physics for Economics
I recently decided to abandon the rules that govern nature for the rules that govern people and markets: economics. Why would I do such a thing?
Changing Expectations: Where Will Your Career Take You?
Exploring research career transitions and shaping research culture in the UK.
The Secrets of a Top Salary in Science
The highest-earning academics aren’t necessarily those who do the most research.
My Lessons in Mentorship
When I started formally mentoring undergraduate and graduate students almost 2 years ago, I was excited about the opportunity to help young scientists grow, but I was also nervous about the responsibility.
Can the Journal Impact Factor Be Used as a Criterion for the Selection of Junior Researchers?
Through Internships, Ph.D. Students Expand Their Skills and Explore Their Options
As internship opportunities expand, doctoral candidates reap the benefits.
Scientific Cuddles vs. Criticism
A bit more than a month ago, I arrived in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to spend my summer working with some of the wonderful data sets being collected at the Institute for Social Research of the University of Michigan and to enjoy the unique flair of a US college town (why does it smell like weed everywhere?)
The Secrets of a Top Salary in Science
The highest-earning academics aren’t necessarily those who do the most research.
Salary Negotiation: Get What You Seek
A move into industry after a PhD may not bring immediate financial rewards, but it pays to know your strengths.
Senior Scientists as Allies for Equity
Asking the scientific system to fix itself from the bottom up could place an unacceptable burden on junior scientists.
