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Read our Careers columns for current information on grant acquisition, work-life balance, diversity issues, and other timely career advice from the editors of The Scientist.
The Best of Both Worlds
By Hannah Waters | April 1, 2012
Choosing to work in industry does not preclude a return to academe. But the move back takes some planning and finesse.
Female Frontrunners
By Jef Akst | February 1, 2012
How to successfully surmount the challenges women face in becoming biotech industry leaders
Going Governmental
By Rachel Nuwer | December 1, 2011
Federal agencies offer interesting opportunities for researchers looking to do more than bench work.
Poster Perfect
By Edyta Zielinska | September 1, 2011
How to drive home your science with a visually pleasing poster
Balancing Biases
By Jef Akst | July 1, 2011
How cognitive prejudices can influence research decisions, and how the pitfalls of human nature can be avoided
Simplifying Teaching
By Hannah Waters | May 25, 2011
How to make your teaching more efficient, effective, and enjoyable without slighting your lab projects
Taking Time for Baby
By Bob Grant | March 1, 2011
Having a child changes everything. But it doesn’t necessarily have to disrupt your research while you’re out on leave.
Rewards of Risk
By Megan Scudellari | February 1, 2011
Secrets to scoring big money grants for innovative, out-of-the-box research
