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21 Apr 2017 | 13:00 GMT

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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05 Dec 2016 | 13:00 GMT

#scidata16: Boost research and avoid embarrassing retractions by working openly and reproducibly

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: Blog, Career paths, Careers articles, Data, PhD, Publishing, Research

#scidata16: Boost research and avoid embarrassing retractions by working openly and reproducibly

Speakers at the Publishing Better Science through Better Data (#scidata16) conference addressed these issues and more.  Read more

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06 Dec 2012 | 17:13 GMT

Working from home does not make you a slacker

Posted by Catherine de Lange | Categories: Blog

Who are you calling slack?

Contrary to popular opinion, people who work from home are not slacking off. In fact, those who work part of the time from home end up working between five and seven hours longer than their peers in the office, according to a study of over 60,000 people in the US.  Read more

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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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