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21 Apr 2017 | 13:00 BST

Researcher mobility in a post-Brexit world

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: Academia, Blog, Career paths, Diversity, Europe, In the news, Mobility, news, Scientists on the move, UK

Researcher mobility in a post-Brexit world

Whether you’re relocating around the block, across town, or to a completely new city, moving is not a trivial task. For many PhD students and early career researchers, moving to a new research group can play a key role in professional development. It’s a way to gain new perspectives for your research, expand your professional network, and to work in a prestigious or well-known group in your field. Sometimes the best move for your career isn’t just across towns or cities, but is one that involves moving away from your home country, either temporarily or permanently.  Read more

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  • brexit
  • cities
  • erica brockmeier
  • immigration
  • London
  • mobility
  • movement
  • PhD
  • research
  • researcher
  • UK
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07 Dec 2016 | 17:00 BST

Finding job satisfaction as a drug safety manager

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: #ScientistOnTheMove, Academia, Blog, Career paths, Industry, Mobility, Research, Scientists on the move

Finding job satisfaction as a drug safety manager

Steffen Schulz was completing his PhD in medical neuroscience when he realised he needed more job security than academia could offer. Now, he works as a drug safety manager in his native Berlin.  Read more

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  • academia
  • Academia to Industry
  • berlin
  • biology
  • drug
  • Germany
  • industry
  • interview
  • manager
  • medical
  • mobility
  • movement
  • neuroscience
  • PhD
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22 Nov 2016 | 15:00 BST

Science and social mobility

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: Academia, Ask the expert, Blog, Career paths, Diversity, Funding, Mobility

Science and social mobility

“Congrats on the new job David, good to see a ‘Stabbo’ lad doing so well…”  … Read more

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  • david payne
  • income
  • ladder
  • lower
  • middle
  • mobility
  • money
  • movement
  • pipeline
  • science
  • social
  • society
  • socioeconomic
  • status

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08 Nov 2016 | 08:00 BST

Away from home: Getting the right exposure

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: #ScientistOnTheMove, Academia, Blog, Career paths, Careers articles, Internship, Mobility

Away from home: Getting the right exposure

Today we hear from Anil Shukla, a PhD from the Department of Biotechnology, IIT Guwahati, who chose to work as a postdoctoral fellow at the National cancer Institute in USA to be able to get a world view of cancer research. Though he loves his work environment and research standards, he misses the warmth of Indian friendships and human relationships.  Read more

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  • anil shukla
  • away
  • away from home
  • career
  • diversion
  • emotional support
  • from
  • home
  • India
  • mobility
  • move country
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06 Sep 2016 | 15:00 BST

What’s different in your day to day (from graduate school)?

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: #NJCESanFrancisco, #ScientistOnTheMove, Academia, Ask the expert, Careers articles, Events, Faculty, Multimedia, Perspectives, Research, Scientists on the move, Tenure, US

We ask academics at the Naturejobs career expo, San Francisco, what’s changed.  Read more

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  • academia
  • after my phd
  • California
  • career expo
  • changes
  • graduate to academic
  • lecturer
  • mobility
  • movement
  • Naturejobs
  • NJCE
  • phd to academic
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  • San Francisco
  • should i work as a lecturer
  • USA
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Naturejobs is the world’s leading dedicated science jobs board. The Naturejobs blog aims to be the leading online resource for scientists in academia and industry who seek guidance in developing their careers. The blog delivers a mix of expert advice and personal stories to help readers review, set and achieve their career goals. We like to interact with our readers – we want to know what you want to know. Please share your thoughts in the comments section and get in touch if you have content suggestions. Pitches for guest posts are encouraged and should be emailed to the editor Jack Leeming at naturejobseditor [at] nature.com
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