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27 Oct 2017 | 13:00 GMT

Surviving academia as an early career researcher: an unreliable guide

Posted by Rebecca Wild | Categories: Academia, Career paths, Data, Funding, Multimedia, PhD, Postdoc, Postgraduate, Relationships, Research

Surviving academia as an early career researcher: an unreliable guide

In today’s cut-throat world of grants and publications, being an early career researcher (ECR) can feel more than a little daunting. As an ECR myself, I can’t guarantee that this will help you make it to the other side unscathed. But I’m still here, and if you’re reading this, you probably are too. Outlined below are the things I’ve learnt during the ups and downs of post-PhD life.  Read more

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23 Aug 2017 | 13:00 GMT

The Naturejobs journalism competition, London, 2017

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: #NJCELondon, Academia, Blog, Career paths, Careers articles, Communication, Events

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

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12 Jul 2017 | 12:00 GMT

Announcing the Better Science through Better Data 2017 (#scidata17) writing competition

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: Academia, Blog, Career paths, Collaboration, Competition, Data, news, Publishing, Research, Technology

Announcing the Better Science through Better Data 2017 (#scidata17) writing competition

After a very successful event last year, we are again looking for five budding science writers to help with news coverage of this year’s Better Science through Better Data event.  Read more

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26 Apr 2017 | 10:00 GMT

Why I marched for science – a transatlantic perspective

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: #ScientistOnTheMove, Academia, Career paths, Communication, Diversity, Europe, Events, In the news, US

Why I marched for science – a transatlantic perspective

On Saturday, April 22nd, myself and an estimated 11,000 other science supporters marched in Berlin. The event was part of the global “March for Science” that took place in over 600 cities worldwide. While the March here and everywhere else was a great success in putting a spotlight on the importance of research and the danger of building on false facts, I’m worried it won’t have a lasting effect on the public perception of science if we don’t improve our science communication.  Read more

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12 Apr 2017 | 13:00 GMT

Science competitions earn you fame, glory and transferable skills

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: Academia, Blog, Career paths, Collaboration, Communication, Competition, CV, Events, Social media

Science competitions earn you fame, glory and transferable skills

My PhD journey is coming to its end and I am considering a non-academic career. Looking at job descriptions, I know I tick the box marked ‘strong analytical and problem-solving skills.’ However, there are other boxes to consider: ‘Strong time and project management skills.’ ‘A team player with a proven track record of collaborations.’ ‘The ability to communicate clearly and concisely to a wide range of stakeholders.’  … 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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24 Mar 2017 | 13:00 GMT

Getting started on an academic book: five questions to ask

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: Academia, Ask the expert, Career paths, Communication, Research, US

Getting started on an academic book: five questions to ask

Publishing an academic book is an accomplishment to which many aspire. A book is, essentially, your work, thoughts and research agglomerated in one neat, tidy package of bound paper. It’s rewarding both personally and professionally. Not only are you sharing your ideas and contributions to the broader world, but you can actually hold in your hands the fruit of your labor.  Read more

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10 Feb 2017 | 13:00 GMT

Science communication: What it takes

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: Ask the expert, Blog, Communication, Mobility, Research

Science communication: What it takes

Communicating about science is a noble profession, and one that’s becoming increasingly and ever more popular. Yet it isn’t the right fit for everyone. I got started in this field about five years ago, and was surprised by many of the things I needed that no one had ever mentioned. Here’s what no one ever tells you you’ll need.  Read more

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09 Jan 2017 | 13:00 GMT

Finding job satisfaction as a science communicator

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

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…But a supervisor suggested that gaining first-hand research experience might make her a better communicator. Today, she sells workshops to companies, schools and universities and teaches science to Sunday-school students at a private academy in Tokyo.  Read more

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16 Dec 2016 | 13:00 GMT

Making headlines: Choosing the best title for your paper

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: Academia, Blog, Publishing, Report, Research

Making headlines: Choosing the best title for your paper

Writing up a manuscript for publication is a multi-faceted process. You’ve finished the literature review, detailed your methods, discussed your findings and formatted your figures. Now, the only thing left is to come up with the title.  Read more

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