A career in cancer research? Computational skills wanted
In the growing field of precision oncology, researchers with molecular and computational backgrounds are needed more than ever.
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Two investigations underway into University of Hawaii lab explosion
A University of California center established in the wake of lab tragedy has been brought in to investigate the incident -
Going with the flow
A website’s surprising growth offers possibilities in science communication and an unexpected career -
More Ph.D.s but fewer job commitments
The production of science and engineering Ph.D.s in the United States has reached a record high -
Elsewhere in Science: Funding concerns, a scientific memoir, and more
Financial conflicts of interest … Concerns about a people-based funding program … NextGen VOICES … A scientific memoir … Working Life -
Lessons from the startup world
Professor Matthew Wallenstein wants to bring what he has learned as an entrepreneur to his colleagues in academia -
Studying the science of science
Some scientists are taking it upon themselves to go beyond their core research areas to study where the scientific system can go wrong -
Elsewhere in Science: Funding, animal research, and more
The importance of grant titles … Animal research in China … Conflict in Turkey … Funding in the U.S., Canada, and China … Research ethics … Working Life -
Search results: Careers in high tech
High tech industries—like Google, Facebook, and IBM—offer interesting opportunities for Ph.D.-level scientists and engineers. -
Lab explosion maims University of Hawaii postdoc
The cause of the blast—which occurred during a frequent, routine procedure—is unknown -
Solving scientific mysteries as a medical examiner
Becoming a medical examiner has allowed Roger A. Mitchell, Jr. to combine his interest in science, medicine, and community service. -
How to (seriously) read a scientific paper
Reading becomes easier with experience, but it is up to each scientist to identify the techniques that work best for them. -
Elsewhere in Science: Feminist glaciology, blogging, and more
A feminist glaciology framework … National Science Foundation funding … Science blogging … Working Life -
After years of growth, female first authorship in top medical journals has stalled
Female first authorship has increased since 1994 but plateaued from 2009 to 2014 -
Why we need another Einstein
There aren’t enough celebrity scientists these days, our columnist argues -
How to handle a sexual harasser
A professor advises fellow female scientists of a common sexual harassment pattern -
A neuroscientist's journey from cancer patient to company founder
After Antonio Ulloa’s career was waylaid by cancer, he still managed to pursue his entrepreneurial goals -
Elsewhere in Science: Budgets, forensics, and more
China’s spending plan … M.D.-Ph.D. funding … Special issue on forensics … Inside Graduate Admissions … Working Life -
A push for stronger sexual harassment policies at the University of California
Postdocs and student workers push for the University of California to better address allegations of sexual harassment by faculty members. -
Learn to read between the lines of a job ad
Understanding what an ad’s language really means will help you optimize your job search results. -
Leaving academia
Whether out of personal choice or a lack of opportunity, leaving academia behind and reinventing your career is often a challenging endeavor. -
Elsewhere in Science: Reproducibility, research parasites, and more
Italian science … Spending in India … Reproducibility … The face of innovation … Data sharing … Working Life -
Displaced American STEM workers spur Senate hearing
Policymakers, academics, and other stakeholders discuss H-1B skilled guest worker visa program -
How prestige shapes the professoriate
Graduate admissions and faculty hiring are stacked in favor of alumni of certain schools -
Critiquing climate coverage
A collaborative project to “peer review” popular media stories could boost scientists’ careers
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