Trends by discipline
2008
Keep up-to-date with science career articles in a range of fields.
Special Report: Sea of Dreams
Quirin Schiermeier
26 November 2008
They may have first been lured by the romance of underwater discovery, but oceanographers are now riding a wave of career growth and recognition, says Quirin Schiermeier.
Careers and Recruitment: Brain work
Virginia Gewin
12 November 2008
Industry's urge to build on breakthroughs in neurotechnology could be a boon for business-minded scientists, says Virginia Gewin.
Special Report: Making a difference
Paroma Basu, Jane Qiu, Kendall Powell
15 October 2008
The demand for science skills in non-governmental organizations is rising. Paroma Basu, Jane Qiu and Kendall Powell report.
Special Report: Collision course
Eric Hand
10 September 2008
This month, all eyes in the high-energy-physics community will be on the long-awaited launch of CERN's new particle collider. But US budget cuts and an uncertain job market mean the field has little else to celebrate. Eric Hand reports.
Career View: James Ryan, founding dean, Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering, North Carolina A&T State University and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Virginia Gewin
9 July 2008
Nanoscientist aims to set up a major nanotechnology centre.
Career View: The hunt for new US drug regulators
Virginia Gewin
18 June 2008
FDA initiates major hiring wave.
Career View: Focus on health disparities
Paul Smaglik
9 April 2008
The NIH adds genetics of health disparities centre to its Bethesda campus.
Career View: Göttingen bridges the gap
Virginia Gewin
2 April 2008
Max Planck gets complex with new degree programme.
Special Report: The art of self-defence
Virginia Gewin
26 March 2008
Vaccines are no longer 'worthy but dull'. A heady mix of funding and breakthroughs is bringing this once-quiet area to life, says Virginia Gewin.
Special Report: Closing the gaps
Paul Smaglik
19 March 2008
US researchers are keen to find ways to address health disparities among minorities. Paul Smaglik reports.
