Science communication: How to get a job
Developing extra skills in your spare time will help demonstrate your passion for science communication in an interview. Read more
Science communication: Making the transition
Simplicity of communication, the rush of the working environment, the lack of experience with the media and the ability to understand science without a scientific background were the biggest surprises for the careers in science communication panelists at the 2015 London Naturejobs Career Expo. Read more
Science communication: Do you need a PhD?
In science PR there is an argument as to whether or not you need a science qualification, says Robert Dawson from Cancer Research UK. Some say that having a scientific qualification can hinder your ability to see the bigger picture, and translate it into something the lay public can understand. Proponents of a science background in science communication say it’s critical to understand the scientific process. He personally has had undergraduate training in biology, and he falls back on it time and time again. Read more
Science communication: How to deal with articles that misrepresent science
Robert Dawson, communications manager at Cancer Research UK, was one of four speakers on the careers in science communication panel at the 2015 London Naturejobs Career Expo. Read more
The faculty series: Recruiting staff
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Careers in industry: How to transition into a new field
In the Careers in Industry panel at the 2015 London Naturejobs Career Expo, Steve Martin from GSK says that big pharma hires people with deep specialisms all the time, but after five or so years, many have moved into fields they haven’t experienced before. Simon Mosey from the University of Nottingham has made a living in moving between departments, and his advice is to keep an eye on the bigger picture. Read more
The faculty series: Becoming independent
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Careers in academia: Frances Ashcroft and how she published her work
At the 2015 London Naturejobs Career Expo, Frances Ashcroft, physiology professor at the University of Oxford, told the story of how, despite experimental disasters, she still managed to get her work published in Science and Nature. In this Q&A, as part of the Careers in Academia panel, Ashcroft shares how she managed to make this happen. Read more
Careers in academia: How to get a senior staff scientist position
Frances Aschroft, physiology professor at the University of Oxford, James Hadfield, manager of the genomics core facility at the University of Cambridge, Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute and Anna Price, career advisor at Queen Mary University, London, all panellists at the 2015 London Naturejobs Career Expo, are asked to give advice to someone who wants to become a staff scientist. Read more
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