Careers and Recruitment

Project management requires a subtle set of skills that many researchers find hard to master. Kelly Rae Chi provides a guide.

Choosing a postdoc doesn't just mean finding the right research programme. Jeffrey Perkel looks at the other factors to consider.

Despite increased efforts by universities, more and more scientists have to deal with the two-body problem, reports Karen Kaplan.

There is no universally accepted method for when and how to broach the two-body problem with recruiters. Karen Kaplan details the options.

Comparative-effectiveness research answers questions that could transform medical policy and practice. Tamar Nordenberg examines the opportunities for researchers to find both funding and fulfilment.

Marine biologists are developing an appreciation for conservation, a change that is creating new jobs. Emma Marris reports.

Few scientists realize that the enormous budget of the US Department of Defense includes sizeable funds for basic research. Eric Hand provides a guide for the uninitiated.

With jobs at pharmaceutical companies evaporating, working for a contract research organization is an attractive option for some. Heidi Ledford details the growing market.

Working with nature's nastiest microbes offers a chance to help ensure public safety. Karen Kaplan details the profession's risks and rewards.

Rapid technological developments have spurred big changes in the requisite genome-sequencing jobs. Kelly Rae Chi assesses the sequencing assembly line.

When inspiration strikes or desperation sets in, a bold few risk career suicide and move to new fields. Bryn Nelson reports on what it takes.

Applying systems biology to cancer research has become a growth area for computationally minded scientists. Kelly Rae Chi tallies the possibilities.

Bangalore and the south may be India's main information-technology centre, but the country's science hub arguably lies within the state of Maharashtra, home to the cities of Mumbai and Pune.

Researchers seeking the latest biotechnology expertise have several options. Paul Smaglik reports.

It takes a special combination of thick skin and scientific enthusiasm to be a journal editor. Kendall Powell gets tips from a chosen few.

According to some metrics, Indiana's life-sciences sector is among the nation's top performers. But there are financial and other challenges. Karen Kaplan maps out the possibilities.

For those who don't mind researching the tints, smells, sheens and softeners that contribute to everyday cosmetic products, the industry can offer a rewarding career path. Alaina Levine reports.

Concerns about food shortages, land use, climate change and biodiversity have created a huge need for interdisciplinary researchers focused on agriculture. Virginia Gewin investigates the opportunities.

Instructing teenagers about science requires patience and a flair for presentation. Quirin Schiermeier reports on the prospects for scientists-turned-teachers in three countries.

More start-ups may be sticking around in New York City, as the city looks to a new science park, prizes and tax breaks to help kick-start a life-sciences cluster. Anne Harding reports.