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27 Apr 2018 | 13:00 GMT

How mentoring stopped me giving up

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: Career paths, Careers articles, People Management, Perspectives, Research

How mentoring stopped me giving up

The idea of solving scientific questions that have never been answered before has always excited me — especially if that knowledge might go on to help someone medically. Despite this, I have come very close to giving up on a career as a clinician scientist.  Read more

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09 Feb 2017 | 13:00 GMT

How do I get money for my academic idea?

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: #NJCELondon, Ask the expert, Business, Competition, Funding, People Management, Research

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28 Nov 2016 | 13:00 GMT

The hidden costs of a career in scientific research

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: Academia, Blog, Career paths, Faculty, Research, Tenure

The hidden costs of a career in scientific research

That a career in science is demanding is unsurprising. But alongside long hours spent in the lab grappling with abstract concepts, the number of years of education it takes to enter the professional ranks and the increasingly unstable nature of such employment, exists a further demand: money. It’s no secret that science costs money — building the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) and sequencing the human genome cost around €3 billion each — but what is less obvious is that entry to a career in science often requires considerable personal financial sacrifice.  Read more

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23 Sep 2016 | 12:00 GMT

Preparing researchers to manage traumatic research

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: Academia, Ask the expert, Communication, In the news, People Management, Postgraduate, Relationships, Report

Preparing researchers to manage traumatic research

Earth is destabilizing rapidly. Terrorism, conflict, genocide, human displacement, socio-economic disruption, rapid global environmental change, slow emergencies and natural disasters are more common than at any point in history. Consequently, opportunities exist for researchers to investigate the causes, consequences and potential management solutions arising from this instability. For this to happen, we need a well-trained workforce equipped with the skills and capabilities to work with ‘traumatic’ research content, people and places.  Read more

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08 Dec 2014 | 06:00 GMT

How to cope when things go wrong in academia

Posted by Julie Gould | Categories: #NJCE14

Sometimes, things go wrong in academia. The experiment isn’t working; you can’t find your results; the money is running out and you haven’t got any more. What can you do about it?  Read more

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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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