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.
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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.
Why It Might Be a Good Time to Start a Career in Science
The author of a new study of biomedical funding explains why he’s optimistic about young scientists’ futures.
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