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21 Apr 2017 | 13:00 GMT

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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10 Apr 2017 | 13:00 GMT

Exploring science communication

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: #ScientistOnTheMove, Academia, Blog, Career paths, Careers articles, Communication, Competition, Europe, In the news, Research

Exploring science communication

There’s a few reasons why scientists may be discouraged from science communication. Here, I’m hoping to break down some of those barriers, and introduce channels and platforms where scientists can practise. First, here are some of the reasons stopping more scientists from practising science communication, as well as my rebuttals.  Read more

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23 Jan 2017 | 13:00 GMT

How travelling can help prepare you for a successful research career

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: Academia, Blog, Career paths, Collaboration, Europe, Events, Mobility

How travelling can help prepare you for a successful research career

Guest contributor Andy Tay  … Read more

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06 Jan 2017 | 13:00 GMT

How to wake up early

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: #ScientistOnTheMove, Academia, Admin, Blog, Career paths, Careers articles, Industry, Mobility, People Management, Relationships, Report, Research, Technology

How to wake up early

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02 Jan 2017 | 13:00 GMT

The way to success in science

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: #ScientistOnTheMove, Academia, Blog, Careers articles, Communication, Competition, Mobility, Perspectives, Relationships, Research

The way to success in science

A degree in science is just one stepping stone on a long path with varied exits, curves and about-turns. Choosing wisely is not always an easy task, but there’s no right way to success: there’s a whole lot out there to choose from.  Read more

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30 Dec 2016 | 13:00 GMT

14 scientific reasons to disconnect at the weekend

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: Blog, Careers articles, Communication, Data, In the news, Multimedia, People Management

14 scientific reasons to disconnect at the weekend

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08 Dec 2016 | 13:00 GMT

Have you made any sacrifices in your academic career?

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: #NJCELondon, #ScientistOnTheMove, Academia, Career paths

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31 Oct 2016 | 12:00 GMT

Why should we work so hard to make our work reproducible?

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: Academia, Career paths, Collaboration, Communication, Data, In the news, Industry, Publishing, Report, Research

Why should we work so hard to make our work reproducible?

The call for reproducibility has never been stronger in the history of science. Since two major pharmaceutical companies, Amgen and Bayer, reported in 2011/12 that their scientists were unable to replicate 80-90% of the findings in landmark papers, scientific news outlets have caught up on the issue. Their reports have catalyzed conversations among stakeholders (policy makers, funding agencies and scientists) to improve reproducibility in science.  Read more

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17 Jun 2016 | 13:00 GMT

Babies or career: How to keep young researchers in science

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: Academia, Career paths, Careers articles, Collaboration, Communication, Diversity, Faculty, Industry, Internship, Mobility, People Management, PhD, Postdoc, Postgraduate, Relationships, Research

Babies or career: How to keep young researchers in science

Naturejobs journalism competition winner Ulrike Träger.  Read more

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13 Jun 2016 | 13:00 GMT

Can scientists really have work/life balance?

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: #NJCESanFrancisco, Academia, Blog, Career paths, Chemistry, Mobility, People Management, Perspectives, PhD, Relationships, Research

Can scientists really have work/life balance?

Naturejobs journalism competition winner Elisa Lazzari  … Read more

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