Postdocs & students
Brain storm
Published on 31 October 2007
A bold scheme to map the entire human brain has become the mission of many scientists from a host of different fields. Paul Smaglik tracks the interdisciplinary career implications.
Scientists to spare
Published on 24 October 2007
After boosting its number of postdocs by thousands, Japan is dealing with a major researcher glut. Heidi Ledford reports.
The seven-year itch
Published on 15 August 2007
Sabbaticals offer scientists respite and a chance at reinvention. Hannah Hoag explores the year off.
The places in between
Published on 18 April 2007
Taking time between university and graduate school to gain more research experience is time well spent. Kendall Powell uncovers a growing trend for US students.
Breaking with tradition
Published on 7 March 2007
There's more than one way to do postdoctoral research, and unconventional routes can lead to international collaboration, intellectual or personal freedom and better job prospects. Kendall Powell explores the roads less travelled.