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13 Oct 2017 | 17:00 GMT

Naturejobs podcast: Flexibility and forward planning

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: Academia, Ask the expert, Career paths, Careers articles, Communication, Featured, Industry, PhD, Podcast, Research, Technology

Naturejobs podcast: Flexibility and forward planning

“Science is a multifaceted and large enterprise, and there are lots and lots of very interesting ways to contribute to science” said Venki Ramakrishnan, president of the Royal Society, lab leader at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology and joint winner of the 2009 Chemistry Nobel, at the 11th annual Naturejobs London Career Expo on Oct 4th 2017.  Read more

Tags:

  • business development
  • career expo
  • career expo podcast
  • chemistry
  • felxibility
  • julie gould
  • MRC
  • Naturejobs Career Expo
  • Naturejobs podcast
  • Pharma
  • podcast
  • R&D
  • Venki Ramakrishnan

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13 Oct 2017 | 13:00 GMT

The Naturejobs Career Expo – some secrets to scientific success

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: #NJCELondon, #ScientistOnTheMove, Blog, Career paths, Careers articles, Competition, Scientists on the move, Social media

Some of the submissions to the Naturejobs Career Expo photoboth

Over one thousand scientists attended the Naturejobs Career Expo last week in London. With professional CV checking, exhibitors from academic institutions and companies from around the world, and career-focused talks from Nobel Prize winner Professor Venki Ramakrishnan, science communication expert David Urry, popular blogger and senior lecturer Dr John Tregoning and many more, this was a resource-packed event for researchers.  Read more

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  • academic
  • blogger
  • career expo
  • david urry
  • development
  • eileen parkes
  • expo
  • John Tregoning
  • London
  • Naturejobs Career Expo
  • naturejobs career expo journalism competition
  • naturejobs journalism competition
  • NJCE
  • Nobel
  • seishi shimizu
  • Venki Ramakrishnan
  • winner
  • writing competition

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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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  • 2017
  • career conference
  • career expo
  • entry level
  • event
  • experience
  • journalism
  • journalism competition
  • London
  • Nature
  • nature journalist
  • Naturejobs Career Expo
  • naturejobs journalism competition
  • opportunities
  • writing

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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

Tags:

  • Andy Tay
  • barriers
  • benefit
  • career expo
  • exhibitions
  • images
  • museum
  • outreach
  • paris
  • public
  • scicomm
  • science communication
  • scientists
  • speaking
  • talking
  • videos
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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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  • 2016
  • academia
  • career expo
  • financial
  • funding
  • funds
  • grants
  • London
  • money
  • Naturejobs
  • pay
  • proposal
  • research
  • support

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02 Feb 2017 | 13:00 GMT

How should I apply for a fellowship?

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: #NJCELondon, Ask the expert, Funding

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Tags:

  • 2016
  • anuj bhatt
  • career expo
  • esrc
  • fellowship
  • funding
  • grants
  • London
  • money
  • Naturejobs
  • UK

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19 Jan 2017 | 13:00 GMT

How useful is an MBA?

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: #NJCELondon, #ScientistOnTheMove, Business, Career paths, People Management, Perspectives

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  • 2016
  • business
  • career expo
  • industry
  • London
  • MBA
  • Naturejobs
  • professional society
  • qualifications
  • up skill
  • useful

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18 Jan 2017 | 13:00 GMT

From start-ups to big pharma – how to get into industry

Posted by David Payne | Categories: Business, Career paths, CV, Industry, Mobility, PhD, Research, Scientists on the move, UK

From start-ups to big pharma – how to get into industry

Naturejobs journalism competition winner Rachel Harris reports.  Read more

Tags:

  • alternative careers
  • career expo
  • career move
  • entrepreneurship
  • get out of the lab
  • industry
  • leave academia
  • London
  • mobility
  • move
  • Naturejobs blog
  • NJCE
  • other careers
  • out of academia
  • Rachel Harris
  • research
  • science
  • scientists
  • UK

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12 Jan 2017 | 13:00 GMT

Is there an age limit to moving into industry?

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: #NJCELondon, Ask the expert, Blog, Industry, People Management

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  • 2016
  • Academia to Industry
  • age
  • age limit
  • ageism
  • career expo
  • diversity
  • GSK
  • London
  • moving
  • Naturejobs
  • pauline williams

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05 Jan 2017 | 13:00 GMT

What is research in industry like?

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: #NJCELondon, #ScientistOnTheMove, Ask the expert, Careers articles, Industry, Multimedia

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  • 2016
  • career expo
  • john hammersley
  • London
  • Naturejobs
  • overleaf
  • research
  • research in industry
  • science
  • start-up

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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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