Posts tagged 'science careers'

Career Spotlights: Lecturer in Neuroscience

Career Spotlights: Lecturer in Neuroscience

In our new Science Career Spotlights series, we speak to life scientists about their first steps into science, the career decisions they’ve made along the way, and the path that led them to their current role. Kicking off our series is Fabien Naneix, who shares his fascinating journey from a BSc in Cellular Biology & Physiology to a Lecturer in Neuroscience!

Conflict Resolution: Practical Tips for STEM Leaders

Conflict Resolution: Practical Tips for STEM Leaders

Whether you’re an experienced lab manager or just setting up your first lab, there’s lots to consider when dealing with conflict between team members. With tips on open communication, empowerment, documenting the facts and more, this article will help you to deal with conflict in your lab in a fair and effective way.

The Importance of Mentoring for Postdoctoral Fellows

The Importance of Mentoring for Postdoctoral Fellows

Guidance from a good mentor is vital for any life scientist, whether you are starting out in grad school or taking your next steps as a promising postdoc. In this guest blog, Ksenia Kastanenka of Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School shares insightful thoughts on the importance of mentoring at postdoc level.

STEM Career Paths for Life Scientists

STEM Career Paths for Life Scientists

Stats show that the number of PhDs awarded each year vastly outweighs the number of tenure track jobs available, so with so few academic positions up for grabs, why do we still think of leaving academia as a failure? Dr Joanne Kamens of The Impact Seat considers the huge variety of career options available to scientists outside of academia, and the skills you need to secure them.

Failure, Resiliency and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

Failure, Resiliency and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

Scientific career paths are often littered with rejection and setbacks, so how do we find the strength we need to reach our goals? Dr Matthew Caley of Queen Mary University of London shares the challenges he faced on his own career journey, from 6-year-old wannabe pirate to successful skin researcher.

Ten Essential Soft Skills for Life Scientists

Ten Essential Soft Skills for Life Scientists

Being a great life scientist requires more than just a steady pipette hand! Qualifications are important but so are your communication skills. We’ve picked out 10 of the most important soft skills that researchers should think about when applying for or taking on a new role in life science…

The Life Scientists’ Guide to Applying for Postdocs

The Life Scientists’ Guide to Applying for Postdocs

So you’ve nearly submitted your PhD dissertation, but what next? If you’re looking to apply for a postdoc position, there’s a lot to consider. That’s why we’ve put together The Life Scientists’ Guide to Applying for Postdocs, containing fantastic advice from experienced scientists to help you take that next step on your life science journey.

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