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26 Mar 2018 | 11:00 GMT

The autopilot postdoc

Posted by Rebecca Wild | Categories: Academia, Blog, Career paths, PhD, Postdoc, Research

Leader

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  • acdemia
  • career decisions
  • career path
  • david giltner
  • Karin Bodewits
  • Leaving academia
  • PhD
  • Philipp Gramlich
  • postdoc

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23 Mar 2018 | 13:00 GMT

How useful are your publications?

Posted by Rebecca Wild | Categories: Academia, Blog, Communication, Publishing, Research

How useful are your publications?

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  • academia
  • accessible
  • article
  • audience
  • citation
  • matthew edmonds
  • medical writing
  • open access
  • research articles
  • scientific writing

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21 Mar 2018 | 13:00 GMT

Be mindful of your safety in the lab

Posted by Rebecca Wild | Categories: Academia, Blog, Research

Be mindful of your safety in the lab

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  • danger
  • haixing li
  • Lab
  • lab life
  • lab safety
  • research
  • safety

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19 Mar 2018 | 13:00 GMT

Motivation: know thyself

Posted by Rebecca Wild | Categories: Academia, Blog, Career paths

Motivation: know thyself

Some scientists say that lab work can be really boring (even if boredom is interesting), and, when facing deadlines and lots of work with not enough time, motivation can be in short supply for scientists — especially as we all retreat from once-fresh new year resolutions.  Read more

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  • career
  • deadlines
  • infographic
  • motivation

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16 Mar 2018 | 11:00 GMT

#ScientistAtWork: Snakes, bats and biodiversity attacks

Posted by Rebecca Wild | Categories: Blog, Competition

#ScientistAtWork: Snakes, bats and biodiversity attacks

Ecologist Augusto Gomes is willing to wait for the right shot. This picture was taken underground in an ironstone cave, at Espinhaço mountain range, in a northern region of Minas Gerais state, Brazil. The entire area is a hotspot for biological diversity. Getting there involved 14 hours of travel. Taking the right photograph took another four hours. It was sent to Naturejobs as part of the #ScientistAtWork 2018 competition, which is open for entries until 31 March. You can find out more here.  Read more

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  • #scientistatwork
  • naturejobs photo competition
  • photo competition
  • photograph
  • science photography

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06 Mar 2018 | 14:00 GMT

Coming to the US for a postdoc? – If I had known, part II

Posted by Rebecca Wild | Categories: #ScientistOnTheMove, Academia, Blog, Postdoc, Research, US

Coming to the US for a postdoc? – If I had known, part II

Like many other European researchers, I moved to the US for my postdoc.  While some stay in the US, and others return to Europe after their postdocs, I’m almost certain that anyone who has followed this path will have encountered a few shocks along the way. Choosing the right fit for your postdoctoral training is just as important to choosing the right lab for your PhD. Based on my experiences, here is a list of the things that I think are worth checking in advance to avoid thinking “I wish I had known” too often.  Read more

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  • benefits
  • career development
  • elena blanco-suarez
  • fellowship
  • finances
  • funding
  • health care
  • lab policy
  • lab size
  • moving country
  • postdoc
  • research
  • US

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05 Mar 2018 | 13:00 GMT

Looking for a lab to do your PhD? – If I had known, part I

Posted by Rebecca Wild | Categories: Academia, Blog, PhD, Research

Looking for a lab to do your PhD? – If I had known, part I

When I was looking for a PhD lab I had a pretty clear idea of the techniques I wanted to learn and master, and, essentially, I thought that was everything I needed to worry about. But the right PhD training is crucial to establish a good foundation for what comes next – either a job in industry, a postdoc in academia, or something away from the bench. Choosing the right lab is important, and there are considerations beyond gaining specific technical skills that need to be mulled over before making a decision. If I were to start another PhD, this is what I would look for:  … Read more

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  • academia
  • conferences
  • development
  • elena blanco-suarez
  • industry
  • Lab
  • network
  • PhD
  • postdoc
  • supervision
  • techniques
  • training
  • workshops

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02 Mar 2018 | 13:00 GMT

A year in the life: from the lab bench to the writing desk

Posted by Rebecca Wild | Categories: Academia, Blog, Career paths, Mobility, Postdoc

A year in the life: from the lab bench to the writing desk

Leaving’s never easy. Especially when leaving a world as complex and intricate as academia, says Judith Reichel.  Read more

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  • academia
  • alternative career
  • career change
  • career path
  • journalism
  • Judith Reichel
  • Leaving academia
  • network
  • postdoc
  • scientific writing

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21 Feb 2018 | 13:00 GMT

The extra bits of a grant application: a cheat sheet

Posted by Rebecca Wild | Categories: Academia, Blog, Career paths, Funding, Research

The extra bits of a grant application: a cheat sheet

These guidelines provide some generic tips for the extra bits that go with a grant application. These are not about the science, but about managing the process and dealing with the bits that are about the applicant personally.  Read more

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  • application
  • experience
  • funding
  • grant
  • grant application
  • kate christian
  • research

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14 Feb 2018 | 13:00 GMT

Como Se Dice “DNA”?

Posted by Rebecca Wild | Categories: Blog, Communication, Relationships, Research

Como Se Dice “DNA”?

Young scientists are sometimes asked to explain their science to the public as if they were talking to a grandparent. For me, that meant boiling down my studies in DNA structure to reach my grandmother, who has a 4th-grade education and Spanish as her first language. The challenge of demystifying my science was daunting.  Read more

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  • accessible
  • communication
  • family
  • perception
  • PhD
  • scicomm
  • science communication
  • translation

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