Postdoc Journal

Life as a scientist nomad.

Lab life requires vigilance.

Motherhood has its benefits

No matter what you do, babies bring chaos.

Being rebuffed can be a source of strength.

I want to hear that I have a job and that my manuscript's been accepted.

Staying at home is making me jealous.

Schmooze to the left, mingle to the right! I network it at a major conference as I hunt for my elusive dream job.

A struggle with a definition.

Could attending an annual meeting help me decide on academia versus industry?

As we move halfway across the globe, I miss my friends. My son misses his toys.

Will academia kick me out before I nab my dream job?

Striving for a better presentation.

When can I pursue my own research and leave part-time work behind?

Starting a completely new project has been just as daunting as I'd expected