Article archive
Conference management
Published on 18 December 2003
Forcing the market
Published on 11 December 2003
A developing theme for AIDS
Published on 11 December 2003
Job growth in HIV research is shifting from laboratories in the developed world to the regions most affected by AIDS. Myrna Watanabe reports
Making choices
Published on 4 December 2003
Young Scientist: Women mentoring women
Published on 4 December 2003
Nuts & Bolts
Published on 4 December 2003
Movers
Published on 4 December 2003
Home-grown success
Published on 27 November 2003
Small world, big hopes
Published on 27 November 2003
Nanoscience is fragmenting into tinier pieces, but there are great expectations everywhere. Myrna Watanabe investigates.
Spotlight on Rhône-Alpes
Published on 20 November 2003
Europe goes back to basics
Published on 20 November 2003
Twin peaks Rhône-Alpes
Published on 20 November 2003
A question of gender
Published on 13 November 2003
Europe attempts to promote women scientists
Published on 13 November 2003
Europe is pushing to get more women scientists into industry and academia, but can the commission legislate for gender equality? Sally Goodman investigates.
The quota conundrum
Published on 13 November 2003
Trust me, I'm a doctor
Published on 6 November 2003
A winning proposal
Published on 6 November 2003
Young, aspiring researchers often have to learn the hard way when it comes to writing a killer grant application. But a range of European initiatives aims to give them a helping hand. Karen Kreeger reports.
Young Scientist: Paying the rent
Published on 6 November 2003
Nuts & Bolts
Published on 6 November 2003
Movers
Published on 6 November 2003
Risky business
Published on 30 October 2003
Making the switch from science to business
Published on 30 October 2003
Grant schemes supporting scientific entrepreneurs have induced job growth in the United States, but they haven't yet crossed the Atlantic, says Eugene Russo.
Rewarding experience
Published on 23 October 2003
In search of form and function
Published on 23 October 2003
Rapidly changing technology and an abundance of DNA sequences are creating more job opportunities in functional genomics — particularly for scientists who have been trained outside traditional biology. Hannah Hoag investigates.
Building bridges
Published on 23 October 2003
The costs of functional genomics can be prohibitive, and job candidates often lack the skills most researchers desire, but many academic settings are creating training schemes and unique institutes to deal with these barriers. Hannah Hoag reports.
Spotlight on Singapore
Published on 16 October 2003
It could be worse...
Published on 16 October 2003
Singapore: Filling Biopolis
Published on 16 October 2003
New perspectives
Published on 9 October 2003
Young Scientist: Italian biotechnologists organize
Published on 9 October 2003
Nuts & Bolts
Published on 9 October 2003
Movers
Published on 9 October 2003
Physics temps
Published on 2 October 2003
Going multidisciplinary
Published on 2 October 2003
A varied training path is trickier to navigate than traditional specialized routes — but can be more rewarding, says Myrna Watanabe
Interviews: Prof. Joerg Bullinger
Published on 25 September 2003
True grit
Published on 25 September 2003
Northern England: Rising star
Published on 25 September 2003
Spotlight on North of England
Published on 24 September 2003
Working for peanuts
Published on 18 September 2003
Biomedicine meets engineering
Published on 18 September 2003
Steady philanthropic support, new federal funding and increased commercial interest are mixing in the United States to create a large and growing number of opportunities for a new breed of multidisciplinary researcher, says Virginia Gewin.
Europe chips in for training
Published on 18 September 2003
The United States may have more coordinated funding, but Europe is taking the lead in training biomedical engineers. Ralf Jox reports.
Engineering your own path
Published on 18 September 2003
Prospects are good for biomedical engineers across industry — and there's still room for entrepreneurs, say Ralf Jox and Virginia Gewin.
Fact or fiction?
Published on 11 September 2003
Making the move from physics to finance
Published on 11 September 2003
Each year, some scientists switch careers to become consultants. But can they weather the current economic storm? Tobias Kramer and Amy Wilson investigate.
Rental disagreements
Published on 4 September 2003
Investing to compete Ontario
Published on 4 September 2003
Experience counts
Published on 28 August 2003
From bench to bedside
Published on 28 August 2003
The training takes longer, but those willing to invest extra time in getting to grips with both basic and clinical research can reap the benefits, not least in job satisfaction, says Karen Kreeger.
Fears for foreign physicists
Published on 21 August 2003
Movers
Published on 21 August 2003
Upping the ante
Published on 14 August 2003
Inspiration from architecture: Building a better scientific rapport
Published on 14 August 2003
Physical paradoxes
Published on 7 August 2003
First for physics Chicago
Published on 7 August 2003
Redressing the balance
Published on 31 July 2003
Life beyond synthesis
Published on 31 July 2003
Medicinal chemists have skills that are eagerly snapped up by industry, and an increase in training options is making it easier to gain the necessary experience. Eugene Russo reports.
Success in an uneven market
Published on 31 July 2003
Medicinal chemists are in demand more than ever before — but the vagaries of the drug-discovery market and a sluggish economy have dampened prospects temporarily, says Eugene Russo.
A team effort
Published on 24 July 2003
Movers
Published on 24 July 2003
Spotlight on Japan
Published on 17 July 2003
Golden handcuffs
Published on 17 July 2003
Western Japan: Go west, young postdoc
Published on 17 July 2003
Science rocks
Published on 10 July 2003
The learning curve
Published on 10 July 2003
Students starting their PhD and postdocs moving into fresh areas of research often find themselves in need of different technical skills. How does everyone get up to speed? Karen Kreeger reports.
A demanding world
Published on 3 July 2003
Part-time teaching: Benefitting as a part-time teacher
Published on 3 July 2003
For researchers in industry, a part-time teaching job can prove to be hugely beneficial. Myrna Watanabe reports from the classroom.
Moving targets
Published on 26 June 2003
Movers
Published on 26 June 2003
Career-change carousel
Published on 19 June 2003
Home truths
Published on 19 June 2003
Economic conditions are making it harder for young German postdocs to stay in their home country. But a few programmes offer some hope, says Quirin Schiermeier.
Wrapped in red tape
Published on 12 June 2003
Epidemiology: The spread of epidemiology
Published on 12 June 2003
With the United States on high alert over the possibility of bioterror attacks, epidemiologists are in huge demand, says Virginia Gewin.
Food for thought
Published on 5 June 2003
Science and Law: Swapping the lab for the law
Published on 5 June 2003
For scientists who want a career in law, the options are greater than ever — and some don't even involve going back to school, says Amy Wilson.
Thinking ahead
Published on 29 May 2003
Short supply
Published on 29 May 2003
Improving proteomic techniques will tackle questions in cell biology, signal transduction and clinical research. But workers with the key knowledge in protein biochemistry, mass spectrometry and bioinformatics are hard to find, says Kendall Powell.
Growing pains
Published on 29 May 2003
Current economic conditions are putting a strain on the nascent world of proteomics. But many companies are managing to flourish by carving out their own market niche. Kendall Powell investigates.
Cracking the combination
Published on 22 May 2003
Movers
Published on 22 May 2003
Biotech's balancing act
Published on 15 May 2003
Heidelberg: Language lessons
Published on 15 May 2003
Cash crisis in the corridor
Published on 8 May 2003
A fresh outlook for eastern Germany
Published on 8 May 2003
Science has flourished in eastern Germany since reunification, bringing researchers from far and near. But the tide of investment may be turning. Marieke Degen reports.
Seeking out the élite
Published on 1 May 2003
Getting organized
Published on 1 May 2003
Postdoctoral associations on both sides of the Atlantic are mobilizing to tackle long-standing problems and smooth the path through this transitional phase in a scientist's career. Sally Goodman and Karen Kreeger report.
Beyond the helix
Published on 24 April 2003
Stem-cell research
Published on 24 April 2003
Complex political, ethical and legal issues surround research on human embryonic stem cells. Diane Gershon explores the field's long-term career prospects.
Salary isn't everything
Published on 17 April 2003
Stacking the deck
Published on 17 April 2003
Without doing the homework, choosing a postdoc position is a bit like picking a playing card at random. Karen Kreeger advises on how to come up trumps.
Spotlight on Paris
Published on 10 April 2003
In Franklin's footsteps
Published on 10 April 2003
University challenge Paris
Published on 10 April 2003
Young at heart
Published on 3 April 2003
Changing attitudes in the world of drug discovery
Published on 3 April 2003
Highlight: Netherlands & Flanders
Published on 30 March 2003
Interviews: Hubert Markl
Published on 28 March 2003
"Serving the global goals of scientific progress"
You can't go home again
Published on 27 March 2003
Making the move into science policy
Published on 27 March 2003
The glory of autonomy
Published on 20 March 2003
Victims of success
Published on 20 March 2003
The doubling of public funds for life-science research in the United States has increased the number of postdocs, but it has yet to create significantly more permanent academic positions, says Eugene Russo.
Clouded vision
Published on 20 March 2003
The European Union has dreams of becoming a centralized scientific powerhouse. But first it needs to solve its brain-drain problem. Quirin Schiermeier reports.
Spotlight on San Diego
Published on 13 March 2003
Eastern promises
Published on 13 March 2003
San Diego: California dreaming
Published on 13 March 2003
Recruitment blueprint
Published on 6 March 2003
Access delayed
Published on 6 March 2003
Tight new security measures aimed at preventing terrorism mean that postdocs and students travelling to the United States need to make plans a long way in advance and expect delays, says Karen Kreeger.
Movers
Published on 6 March 2003
Ground control
Published on 27 February 2003
The data busters
Published on 27 February 2003
Making sense of the reams of information streaming out of genome projects requires a sophisticated blend of biology and physics, says Kendall Powell.
Capturing competencies
Published on 20 February 2003
Forensic science
Published on 20 February 2003
Forensics offers career opportunities for the Sherlock Holmes of the future — and the work is far from elementary, says Susan Myers.
A moving story
Published on 13 February 2003
Location, location, location
Published on 13 February 2003
When a postdoc has a choice about where to go for a fellowship, how much do non-scientific factors like cost of living weigh on the final decision? Karen Kreeger investigates.
Movers
Published on 13 February 2003
Correction
Published on 13 February 2003
Spotlight on Taiwan
Published on 6 February 2003
A cold shoulder for stocks
Published on 6 February 2003
Taiwan: Biotech vision
Published on 6 February 2003
Visions of Europe's future
Published on 30 January 2003
Movers
Published on 30 January 2003
Alternative approaches
Published on 23 January 2003
Special Report: The birth of biotechnology
Published on 23 January 2003
Chemistry's clouded view
Published on 16 January 2003
Mobility in Europe
Published on 16 January 2003
Will industry play a bigger role in Europe's aims to promote mobility among postdocs? Susanne Hinck and Quirin Schiermeier investigate.
Sweet dreams...
Published on 9 January 2003
Seeking strength in numbers
Published on 9 January 2003
Postdocs are vital to scientific research, but often miss out on the benefits available to permanent staff. Now they are banding together to improve their situation, says Karen Kreeger.
Out in the cold
Published on 2 January 2003