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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.
Contributed Article: Landing a Job in Pharma
By Alan Edwards | May 23, 2012
Scientists who pursue advanced degrees are typically smart. They are driven. And they are no doubt passionate about their work. But can they cut it in industry?
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
