In the scientific community, the big question is not whether action on climate change is required, but what form it should take — and the part that scientists should play, says the recent Nature Outlook on Climate Change. Three early-career researchers share their thoughts on the current state on climate action worldwide and the place of science in society. Read more
A light grey room is filled with 23 grey desks, scattered in pens and books. In one corner sits a refrigerator packed with snacks. Next to it is a rice cooker. The walls are covered in pictures of fun lab memories. Amidst the clutter, some students joke and laugh; chat with a professor about their experimental procedures; analyze data on their laptops and unconsciously wrinkle their brows. Read more
The ‘Away from home‘ blogging series features Indian postdocs working in foreign labs recounting their experience of working there, the triumphs and challenges, the cultural differences and what they miss about India. They also offer useful tips for their Indian postdocs headed abroad. You can join in the online conversation using the #postdochat hashtag. Read more
Every Wednesday, our ‘Away from home’ blog series features one Indian postdoc working in a foreign lab recounting his/her experience of working there, the triumphs and challenges, the culture factor, tips for Indian postdocs headed abroad and what he/she misses most about India. Read more
We ask academics at the Naturejobs career expo, San Francisco, what’s changed. Read more
We ask academics at the Naturejobs career expo, San Francisco, what they dislike about their jobs. Read more
We ask academics at the Naturejobs career expo, San Francisco, to name one moment that almost derailed their career. Read more
We ask Ambika Bumb, at the Naturejobs career expo, San Francisco, how to start a start up. Read more
We ask speakers at the Naturejobs career expo, San Francisco, what they wish they had known earlier in their careers. Read more
We ask academics at the Naturejobs career expo, San Francisco, to explain what they do on a regular day. Read more
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