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What should you get from being a postdoc?

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What should you get from being a postdoc?

You are coming towards the end of your PhD – so what next? There are many options open to you; one obvious one is to apply for a postdoc position. You should think carefully about what you want to do and not just pursue this through inertia. I have supervised many engineering PhDs and some postdocs in my 32 years as an academic. As Head of University College London’s Doctoral School, I oversee the environment and policy for 6000 doctoral candidates and 3200 postdocs.  Read more

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The Naturejobs Career Expo – some secrets to scientific success

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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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The Naturejobs journalism competition, London, 2017

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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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Researcher mobility in a post-Brexit world

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

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

Naturejobs journalism competition winner Rachel Harris reports.  Read more

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