US scientists have their say on plans for biomedical workforce
Posted on behalf of Gene Russo, Nature Careers editor US biomedical scientists recently had a chance to set their field’s priorities. And what was the most pressing problem they reported? The very real...
View ArticleHow would you define a successful career in science?
Last week Naturejobs joined more than 100 representatives of funding agencies, research councils, universities and research institutes from across the globe for a workshop on how to track researchers’...
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A new era of Science Funding – Part 1: Individual Scientists as Active Global...
Over the years science funding has changed significantly. In the past, funding would have been obtained through private benefaction from wealthy individuals. Today, researchers are usually funded by a...
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A New Era of Science Funding – Part 2: Kickstarter Success and #IamScience
Over the years science funding has changed significantly. In the past, funding would have been obtained through private benefaction from wealthy individuals. Today, researchers are usually funded by a...
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A New Era of Science Funding – Part 3: Crowdfunding via Petridish
Over the years science funding has changed significantly. In the past, funding would have been obtained through private benefaction from wealthy individuals. Today, researchers are usually funded by a...
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A New Era of Science Funding – Part 4: Speaking up in support of federally...
Over the years science funding has changed significantly. In the past, funding would have been obtained through private benefaction or from wealthy individuals. Today, researchers are usually funded by...
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Who gets funded? You decide
Next week, University College London (UCL) will be hosting a comedy night with a difference. During the evening, the audience will listen to pitches from a bunch of the university’s researchers who...
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Introducing Windback Wednesdays
Naturejobs Here at Naturejobs we try to keep you up to date with the latest news and advice to help you with your science career or job hunt. But we also know that some advice never grows old, although...
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Grant winner decided by ‘American Idol’-style public vote
BOSTON — With so many topnotch research proposals seeking funding but only limited grant money to go around, deciding which among the best of the best projects to support is no easy task. What if you...
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Windback Wednesdays round-up: Funding
Last month, we introduced Windback Wednesdays, a new way for you to access careers advice and articles from Naturejobs you may have missed the first time around. Using the hashtag #windbackweds, we’ve...
View ArticleCalifornia budget boosts funds for higher education
A balanced California budget announced Thursday is good news for the state’s institutes of higher education. The University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) systems will each...
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US budget cuts imperil domestic and global biomedical research
Shutterstock In the medical world, the term ‘sequestration’ is usually preceded by the word ‘pulmonary’ or ‘splenic’ and is used to describe rare diseases that are the focus of research grants funded...
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The postdoc series: What is a postdoc?
Postdocs are stepping-stones in a career, not a final destination. The National Institute of Health and National Science Foundation (NSF) in the USA both define a postdoc as: “An individual who has...
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The postdoc series: Finding funding
Becoming an independent researcher in academia is crucial to achieving future success. ImageSource When you start your first postdoc, you often find yourself dependent on your supervisor: the one that...
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The postdoc series: Setting up your own lab
Negotiate your start-up package and apply for grants early. Getty Images Ryan Mcvay Transitioning from postdoc to faculty is never an easy step, which is made no easier by the severe competition for...
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ERC funding: Maximize your chances
A brief insight into what the funding process is like for Starting and Consolidator grant applicants, once you click submit! Last week I took the opportunity to go to Brussels to visit the ERC HQ. It’s...
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Most read on Naturejobs: June 2015
Public speaking, mobility and a bit of self-reflection have been the subject of your favourite reads on Naturejobs in June 2015. What a busy month we’ve had. Again! The Naturejobs blog has published 15...
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Funding: Opportunities in Turkey
The Turkish government is heavily investing in its science and research, partnering with international groups to create funding opportunities for scientists. Contributor Diana Cai ImageSource The...
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From Scotland to Brazil: The final broken puzzle piece
Careers don’t always follow the plans you set, as Gina Maffey is currently experiencing whilst in Brazil. Contributor Gina Maffey Sunset in the PantanalImage credit: Gina Maffey I shut the door behind...
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Naturejobs Career Guide: Asia-Pacific
Scientists looking for new experiences in research should explore options in the Asia-Pacific region as funding floods in. For anyone considering a career in science, the Asia-Pacific region might...
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