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Jun 02, 2015

Not the Best Advice, Maybe?

An advice column response on dealing with an ogling advisor sparks an outcry.

May 20, 2015

Data to Study Discrimination to Be Collected

The US Department of Defense plans to begin collecting data so that it can determine whether women face discrimination when seeking grants from the agency.

Apr 28, 2015

How's It Going?

Foundations that offer research grants often have requirements for submitting progress reports that need to be followed.

Apr 15, 2015

Favorable Odds for Women in STEM Hiring, Study Finds

A study appearing in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reports women are now preferentially chosen over men for tenure-track positions in STEM.

Apr 08, 2015

The 'Permadoc' Problem

As researchers spend more time in postdoc positions, others look for ways to change the system.

Mar 25, 2015

Resume or CV?

Lauren Celano at Nature Jobs describes the differences between the resume and the CV.

Mar 13, 2015

Have to Leave the Postdoc Eventually

A postdoc position is supposed to be a 'stepping stone,' Nature Jobs says.

Mar 04, 2015

It's All Over Except for the Job Hunt

Finding a job in the sciences can be a challenge, writes Bryan Gaensler at the Conversation.

Feb 26, 2015

Indian Graduate Students Protest Pay

Graduate students in India are protesting their low pay.

Feb 17, 2015

Depends on Where You Trained

A study of hiring patterns appearing in Science Advances finds that institutional prestige of where someone got their PhD affects where they land a faculty position.

Feb 12, 2015

From Tweets to Opportunities

Twitter may not just be a land of over-sharing and self-promotion, but also a place to grow scientific contacts and possibly land a job, Nature reports.

Feb 05, 2015

As the Lab Winds Down

The US National Institutes of Health is seeking thoughts on the development of an emeritus award for senior researchers.

Jan 23, 2015

A Pretty CV

Carol Spencely at the Nature Jobs blog gives CV-writing tips.

Jan 05, 2015

Make the Most of It

Bitesize Bio's Nick Oswald offers pointers for PhD students.

Dec 30, 2014

HBCUs' Role in STEM Diversity

The Atlantic examines whether historically black colleges and universities bolster minority representation in the sciences.

Dec 15, 2014

International Workings

Articles resulting from international collaborations are published in higher-profile journals and are cited more often.

Dec 11, 2014

Hard Work, Low Pay

A new report examines the situation faced by postdoctoral researchers.

Dec 05, 2014

The Tough Postdoctoral Years

Drawing on two recent reports, a Nature editorial highlights the plight of the postdoc.

Dec 04, 2014

Tools of the Biofx Trade

At his blog, Anthony Fejes offers some advice to aspiring bioinformaticians.

Nov 17, 2014

Other Perspectives

There's a push to get more women, and more viewpoints, into science, National Geographic reports.

Nov 04, 2014

Academic Image

An op-ed argues that academic science has left its sexist past behind, but some take issue with the authors' assumptions and conclusions.

Oct 31, 2014

Many Paths of Academia

There are different types of jobs in academia, but you have to figure out which is right for you.

Oct 30, 2014

Which Way to Lean?

Some people tell women in STEM fields to 'lean in,' but some women say that style isn't for them, as NPR reports.

Oct 24, 2014

Gender Inequality in Biotech Boardrooms

A report finds the women are underrepresented in biotech executive positions.

Oct 15, 2014

High Impact Papers Appearing More in Non-elite Journals

More highly cited papers are appearing in non-elite journals, according to an analysis by Google.

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The Scan

Hundreds and Hundreds Retracted

The Washington Post reports that a Russian Academy of Sciences commission has led to the retraction of hundreds of scientific papers.

Guilty Plea in Kickback Case

The Los Angeles Times' Daily Pilot reports the chief executive of Vantari Genetics has pleaded guilty in a kickback scheme.

Florida Bill Moves Ahead

News 4 Jax reports that a Florida bill to prevent life and long-term care insurers from using genetic information in their coverage decisions has easily passed one committee.

Science Presents Studies Into Disease-Causing Mutations Among Bone Marrow Donors; Links Between Heavy Drinking, Other Disease

In Science this week: potentially pathogenic mutations found in hematopoietic stem cells from young healthy donors, and more.