We Need to Talk About Post-Pandemic Lectures
Off-campus learning was essential during the pandemic. But when it ends, we should encourage students to return to campus for in-person lectures, says Michael Doran.
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Why We Should All Care About Early Career Pay Equity and Inclusion
Why We Should All Care About Early Career Pay Equity and Inclusion
Learn how two early career publishers are tackling the thorny issue of pay equity and inclusion in today's interview with Rebecca Bostock (Ohio State UP) and Dominique J Moore (University of Illinois Press).
Adriana Bankston on Career Moves from Science to Policy
Some scientists get involved with policy without giving up their day jobs. Others take their scientific training and move wholesale into the world of policy, taking up roles as advisors, analysts, knowledge brokers or advocates on specific issues. Adriana Bankston shares her tips and experiences on leaving academia behind and joining the fast-paced world of policy.
Don't Focus on English at the Expense of Your Science
A language barrier can be a challenge, but there are better ways to spend your resources, says Zhanna Anikina.
Research Managers Are Essential to a Healthy Research Culture
But for maximal benefit, more of these academic administrators need to get involved in the scholarly aspect of research.
What Polar Researchers Have Learnt from the Pandemic
Six scientists explain how COVID-19 has affected their fieldwork and research, as well as opportunities for junior researchers.
Why Academic Administration Was the Right Choice for Me
I found job satisfaction and exciting opportunities in supporting other academics - but it's a career path that many don't consider. Try it.
Short-term Contracts and Working for Free: Scientists in Germany Speak out
Emma - on Her Way to a Professorship?
Using Emma as an example, the career path of an early career researcher whose PhD was financed by an SNSF project is profiled. To this end, data from the Federal Statistical Office (FSO) and the SNSF was combined and analysed.
The Marginal Impact of a Publication on Citations, and Its Effect on Academic Pay
The Marginal Impact of a Publication on Citations, and Its Effect on Academic Pay
There are good reasons for why academicians should care about citations to scholarly articles. An important one is that members of the academy operate essentially as independent contractors.
Dealing with Bullies and Jerks in Science
In this installment of Your Unicorn Career, our columnist suggests steps to take in this all-too-common situation.
Befristete Verträge an Hochschulen: "An die Weltspitze gelangt man nur, wenn man Zeit hat"
Befristete Verträge an Hochschulen: "An die Weltspitze gelangt man nur, wenn man Zeit hat"
Antonia Scholkmann hangelte sich zwölf Jahre lang an deutschen Unis von Zeitvertrag zu Zeitvertrag. Jetzt hat sie eine feste Stelle als Professorin in Dänemark - und sagt, sie sei so produktiv wie nie.
Researchers' Career Insecurity Needs Attention and Reform Now, Says International Coalition
Researchers' Career Insecurity Needs Attention and Reform Now, Says International Coalition
Postdocs and PhD students around the world require professional training to prepare them for a possible career outside academia, finds the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Just Because Your Early Career Was Hell Doesn't Mean Others' Has to Be
Just Because Your Early Career Was Hell Doesn't Mean Others' Has to Be
The responsibility for better culture lies with the workplace itself. Reporting on burnout and the future of work, this article explores lasting shifts in workplace culture.
'Keep Your Options Open': Postdocs Offer Advice on Academic-research Careers
'Keep Your Options Open': Postdocs Offer Advice on Academic-research Careers
Nearly 1,000 respondents to a US survey urge careful thought about future professional pathways.
To Choose a Career, I Needed to Do More Than 'Follow My Dream'
What should inform a career in science?
A Culture of Free Speech Protects Everyone
The journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones appears to be a victim of viewpoint discrimination. Academic freedom needs a vigorous defense-and not just at UNC.
Settling In: the First Four Years of a Lab Leader
Beth Penrose describes her experiences starting a lab, recruiting staff and creating a research philosophy.
Breaking the Silence Around Mental Health
For this grad student, speaking publicly about mental health was scary but worth it
Sell Yourself and Your Science in a Compelling Personal Statement
Don't get bogged down in technical details, and balance the professional and the personal.
How Philosophy is Making Me a Better Scientist
Rasha Shraim's education helped her to think more deeply about ethics, logic and other big questions.
How Two Neuroscientists Built a Mindfulness Class to Improve Students' Well-being
How Two Neuroscientists Built a Mindfulness Class to Improve Students' Well-being
Kevin Boehnke and Richard E. Harris introduced a course in meditation, yoga and mindfulness to the neuroscience programme at their institution.
Don't Hire Top Talent; Hire for Weaknesses!
Design your hiring process to find the right people to strengthen your teams' weaknesses, rather than trying to find the best people. Instead of "how can we find the smartest people?" think about "how can we find the people who will make our team stronger?"
How Junior Scientists Can Land a Seat at the Leadership Table
Early-career researchers bring energy, talent and diverse voices to leadership and advisory roles.
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