Growing the next generation of scientists
Naturejobs journalism competition winner Jessica Gorrill … Read more
The Naturejobs Career Expo – some secrets to scientific success
Over one thousand scientists attended the Naturejobs Career Expo last week in London. With professional CV checking, exhibitors from academic institutions and companies from around the world, and career-focused talks from Nobel Prize winner Professor Venki Ramakrishnan, science communication expert David Urry, popular blogger and senior lecturer Dr John Tregoning and many more, this was a resource-packed event for researchers. Read more
The Naturejobs journalism competition, London, 2017
We’re launching our annual journalism competition, to cover our flagship career fair in London on October 4th, 2017. Read more
Finding a place to hang my lab coat
When now ex-Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbot abolished the role of science minister in September 2013, members of Australia’s scientific community fastened our seat belts. This telling sign signalled the first of many cuts to science and innovation before the new government delivered their knock-out punch to the industry in the form of the 2014-15 budget. Read more
Five ways science communication can help you
For the past four years I’ve been working in science communication (SciComm), and academia. I’m now mid-way through my PhD — I’m studying on Alzheimer’s disease and I know I would be finding research a lot tougher if I were not involved with science communication. Read more
The Boston #NJCE16 – Inspiration, skills, and passion
Find a job you love – and you will still have to go to work every day. There are plenty out there; some are great, some are a stepping stone, and some will simply pay the rent. The key is to identify your own strengths and passion, in order to find the perfect job for you. Read more
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