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28 Feb 2018 | 13:00 BST

African astronomy and how one student broke into the field

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: Blog, Career paths, Mobility, Research

African astronomy and how one student broke into the field

What do you do when the degree you want to study is not offered by your university?  Read more

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  • africa
  • astro-chemistry
  • astronomy
  • development
  • ghana
  • Gina Maffey
  • India
  • jive
  • naomi asabre frimpong
  • PhD
  • UK

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26 Feb 2018 | 13:00 BST

A student shaping the future of African astronomy

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: Academia, Career paths, Data, Research

A student shaping the future of African astronomy

“I want to see Africa lit up.” Naomi Asabre Frimpong says with a laugh, “I want to show how Africa can be forward thinking. I want to make sure that we are not left behind.”  … Read more

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  • africa
  • astro-chemistry
  • astronomy
  • development
  • ghana
  • Gina Maffey
  • India
  • jive
  • naomi asabre frimpong
  • PhD
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31 Oct 2017 | 09:57 BST

How colleagues can influence career decisions

Posted by David Payne | Categories: Career paths, Relationships

How colleagues can influence career decisions

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  • expo
  • jessica gorrill
  • Naturejobs Career Expo
  • Oxford
  • UK

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20 Oct 2017 | 13:00 BST

Growing the next generation of scientists

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: Blog, Communication, Competition, Diversity, In the news, People Management, Report, Research, UK, Undergraduate

Growing the next generation of scientists

Naturejobs journalism competition winner Jessica Gorrill  … Read more

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  • aspires
  • community
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  • local community
  • MSc
  • naturejobs journalism competition
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  • Oxford
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21 Apr 2017 | 13:00 BST

Researcher mobility in a post-Brexit world

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: Academia, Blog, Career paths, Diversity, Europe, In the news, Mobility, news, Scientists on the move, UK

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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  • erica brockmeier
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27 Mar 2017 | 17:00 BST

Employment rights in post-Brexit Britain

Posted by David Payne | Categories: Diversity, Europe, news

Employment rights in post-Brexit Britain

“Rule Britannia, Britannia rules the waves, First we’ll kick the Poles out, Then we’ll get the gays.”  … Read more

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  • Article 50
  • brexit
  • business
  • EU
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02 Feb 2017 | 13:00 BST

How should I apply for a fellowship?

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

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  • 2016
  • anuj bhatt
  • career expo
  • esrc
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18 Jan 2017 | 13:00 BST

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

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  • alternative careers
  • career expo
  • career move
  • entrepreneurship
  • get out of the lab
  • industry
  • leave academia
  • London
  • mobility
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  • Naturejobs blog
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  • Rachel Harris
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02 Jan 2017 | 13:00 BST

The way to success in science

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: #ScientistOnTheMove, Academia, Blog, Careers articles, Communication, Competition, Mobility, Perspectives, Relationships, Research

The way to success in science

A degree in science is just one stepping stone on a long path with varied exits, curves and about-turns. Choosing wisely is not always an easy task, but there’s no right way to success: there’s a whole lot out there to choose from.  Read more

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  • CV
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21 Dec 2016 | 13:00 BST

Tracking down the holy grail of academia

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: #ScientistOnTheMove, Academia, Blog, Career paths, CV, Mobility, Research, Scientists on the move

Tracking down the holy grail of academia

Having been awarded a faculty position at the University of Colorado, newly minted assistant professor Kate Smith is preparing to move from to the US from the UK. Here, she describes her experience of tenure interviews, how to maintain a passion for research and, crucially, how to find the elusive off-switch from science.  Read more

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  • academic
  • application
  • bristol
  • denver
  • department
  • faculty
  • fellowship
  • finding
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  • headhunted
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  • kate smith
  • louisa cockbill
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