Growing the next generation of scientists

Posted on 20 Oct 2017 by Jack Leeming

Scientists have a duty to inspire the next generation of students. To do this, we need greater interaction with young people and the local community.

Naturejobs journalism competition winner Jessica Gorrill

The future of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) in the UK is on shaky ground. The numbers of entries at A-level for Biology, Physics and Chemistry dropped by 1%, 2.6% and 1.6% respectively in 2016, according to statistics collected by the Joint Council for Qualifications. This ends the steady increase seen since 2009. Whilst this drop may be attributed to the first year of new government reforms, it could be the beginning of a worrying trend of students neglecting careers in science.

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The Naturejobs Career Expo – some secrets to scientific success

Posted on 13 Oct 2017 by Jack Leeming

Naturejobs journalism competition winner Eileen Parkes

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.

Spending the day absorbing so much great careers advice left me feeling punch-drunk by the end. Some themes cropped up repeatedly — distilled wisdom on scientific success.

Some of the submissions to the Naturejobs Career Expo photoboth

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Finding mentorship

Posted on 06 Oct 2017 by Jack Leeming

A quest for the perfect mentor might be doomed from the start – but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try

Naturejobs journalism competition winner Eileen Parkes

Having spent years trying to find the perfect mentor, I’ve learned there is more to mentorship than first appears.

Mentorship is given when someone with expertise and experience takes an aspiring scientist under their wing, to share their knowledge and advice, and to provide support and guidance in career development. It is distinct from coaching, or sponsorship, where the coach can give critical feedback or a sponsor may intervene directly in a protégé’s career. Importantly, mentorship is driven by the mentee, who should define their own needs for mentorship and career development.

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

Posted on 18 Jan 2017 by David Payne

Early career researchers are increasingly faced with the prospect of leaving academia, but is industry the right career move for you?

Naturejobs journalism competition winner Rachel Harris reports.

It can become easy to believe that skills developed during a PhD are suited only to academia, so it’s always refreshing to learn about the value of doctoral training in other settings. I went to the Naturejobs Career Expo London 2016 to see what else I could use my skills for.

Rachel Harris

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The “black box” effect in science communication

Posted on 04 Nov 2016 by Jack Leeming

To counter sensationalist journalism and to bring the public closer to the realities of research, science communication must focus on the how and why of science, says Naturejobs journalism competition winner Lev Tankelevitch.

In July 2016 scientists found out how to map the brain into dozens of new areas using neuroimaging. We also discovered that thousands of such brain scanning studies may be flawed. To someone lacking insight into neuroscience, these two equally important studies can seem conflicting. Although “science communication” happens everywhere, science can still feel like a black box to the public, mysteriously churning out breakthroughs which are packaged and relayed by a barrage of tweets and headlines.

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What’s different in your day to day (from graduate school)?

Posted on 06 Sep 2016 by Jack Leeming

We ask academics at the Naturejobs career expo, San Francisco, what’s changed.

https://youtu.be/rKE2n_tobmk

What do you dislike about your job?

Posted on 30 Aug 2016 by Jack Leeming

We ask academics at the Naturejobs career expo, San Francisco, what they dislike about their jobs.

https://youtu.be/huuvlt5hepg

The Boston #NJCE16 – Inspiration, skills, and passion

Posted on 26 Aug 2016 by Jack Leeming

Four simple steps will help you find a career to be happy in, says Naturejobs journalism competition winner Judith M. Reichel

Find a job you love – and you will still have to go to work every day. There are plenty out there; some are great, some are a stepping stone, and some will simply pay the rent. The key is to identify your own strengths and passion, in order to find the perfect job for you.

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What jobs are in demand?

Posted on 23 Aug 2016 by Jack Leeming

We ask speakers at the Naturejobs career expo, San Francisco, to talk over some of the jobs that are most in demand in industry, in California.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAm57KsWQBs

What almost derailed you?

Posted on 16 Aug 2016 by Jack Leeming

We ask academics at the Naturejobs career expo, San Francisco, to name one moment that almost derailed their career.

https://youtu.be/OkDhBqL2A0M

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Growing the next generation of scientists

Scientists have a duty to inspire the next generation of students. To do this, we need greater interaction with young people and the local community.

Finding mentorship

A quest for the perfect mentor might be doomed from the start – but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try

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

Early career researchers are increasingly faced with the prospect of leaving academia, but is industry the right career move for you?

The “black box” effect in science communication

To counter sensationalist journalism and to bring the public closer to the realities of research, science communication must focus on the how and why of science, says Naturejobs journalism competition winner Lev Tankelevitch.

What’s different in your day to day (from graduate school)?

We ask academics at the Naturejobs career expo, San Francisco, what’s changed.

What do you dislike about your job?

We ask academics at the Naturejobs career expo, San Francisco, what they dislike about their jobs.

The Boston #NJCE16 – Inspiration, skills, and passion

Four simple steps will help you find a career to be happy in, says Naturejobs journalism competition winner Judith M. Reichel

What jobs are in demand?

We ask speakers at the Naturejobs career expo, San Francisco, to talk over some of the jobs that are most in demand in industry, in California.

What almost derailed you?

We ask academics at the Naturejobs career expo, San Francisco, to name one moment that almost derailed their career.