Skills for a scientific career
This post summarizes the preliminary results from a survey we ran focused on the skills for a scientific career.
Preparing for an academic interview – a survey (Part I)
This post summaries results from a survey we ran with PIs on what search committees are looking for.
Career profile: Camille Terfve, Senior Associate Patent Attorney, Mewburn Ellis
Camille Terfve tells us about her career as a patent attorney, and how scientists can enter roles in patent law.
Career Profile: Michael Kachala, Global Head of Data Science at Bayer Consumer Health
Michael Kachala, Global Head of Data Science at Bayer Consumer Health, tells us about his career path and suggestions for aspiring data scientists.
Career Profile: Jordi Xiol, Senior Associate at Ysios Capital
Interview with Jordi Xiol about how his transition from fundamental research to a venture capital role.
Career profile: Dr. Gary Kusdian, Account Manager
Sales and marketing is an often overlooked career area for PhDs. Dr Gary Kusdian talked to us about what he enjoys about his role in sales and what skills are necessary to thrive in this career area.
Career profile: Erin Tranfield, Head of the Electron Microscopy Facility
Erin Tranfield tells us about her career path in core facility leadership, what she looks for when hiring for her team, and advice for early career researchers considering a career in core facilities.
How do group leaders recruit postdocs?
This post summarizes the results of a survey we ran on how group leaders recruit postdocs.
Want to spend time on your career planning, and don’t know where to start?
This post provides a short guide to things you can do to get started in planning your career. It was written at the start of the coronavirus pandemic lockdowns in March 2020 but is relevant at any time.
Career profile: Laura Cortesi, Senior Operational Study Manager
Laura Cortesi talked to us about her career path, passion and motivation for clinical research management, and how parenthood prepared her to work in a role that requires coordination of tight timelines, different needs and unexpected events.
