Science Careers from the journal Science

Career Magazine

Issue for August 31, 2007

Career Advice

Career Advice

Career Advice

Mastering Your Ph.D.: Mentors, Leadership, and Community

By:

Patricia Gosling,

Bart Noordam

"A mentor has many characteristics but must first and foremost care about your professional development and have an interest in guiding younger scientists as they move through their careers."

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Career Advice

Career Advice

Career Advice

Relocating With the Lab

By:

Alysia vandenBerg

Most PIs recognize that moving is a sacrifice even if it's a good career move. This gives you some leverage to negotiate.

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Diversity Issues

Diversity Issues

Diversity Issues

Educated Woman, Postdoc Edition, Chapter 8: What Are You Going to Do Now, Redux

By:

Micella Phoenix DeWhyse

I'm standing up a little straighter and taller than I used to, wobbling less and faking it less, and caring a little less what other people think.

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Issues and Perspectives

Issues and Perspectives

Training Postdocs: Communication is Key

By:

Laura Bonetta

The most important factors for ensuring a successful postdoctoral experience are honest and open communication with mentors, according to postdoc supervisors who responded to a survey carried out for Science
Careers. Here, they provide some strategies and tips for effective communication and for teaching graduates how to communicate better.

A Science/AAAS Custom Publishing Office feature.

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