| Life Science Jobs, 2005 The career outlook for life scientists hit a rocky patch at the start of the 21st century. The Scientist takes a look at where the jobs are likely to be in the near future. [Jan 4, 2005] |
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| How to Be a Good MentorIn the juggling act that is your work, a new student in the lab might make you feel that you have one more thing to keep aloft. Nonetheless, a mentor's job is to transform that student into a juggler, too. [Aug 2, 2004] |
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| How to Get Help Writing GrantsMany sources such as books, Web sites, and workshops provide advice on writing grants. When you sit down to work on your grant, though, the advice may not propel you from theory to application. [May 5, 2004] |
| Managing Academic Lab RecruitmentA good marketing plan is essential if you want a shot at hiring top research talent, says Maurice P. Boland, acting vice president for research at the University College Dublin. [Apr 26, 2004] |
| Postdoc Talk: New Country and Career--New LessonsWhen I had almost completed my doctorate, I looked for a postdoc position in a reputable US institution. After not much effort, I ended up at the University of California, San Diego. [Apr 12, 2004] |
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| Science Rules: Shh! Don't Talk to Your LawyerAt $300 or $400 or $600 an hour, a chat with a patent lawyer should offer some measure of comfort for a research scientist venturing into the potential minefield of discoveries worthy of legal protection. [Jan 19, 2004] |
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| Postdoc Talk: A Team CleaningThis week I cleaned out a former colleague's lab bench to make room for someone new. Once I got started, the other people in the lab joined in. [Oct 20, 2003] |
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