Which programming language should I use?
Nature Careers BlogComputer scientists and bioinformaticians address four key questions to help rookie coders to make the right choice – shared from Nature Careers
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How do I explain the publication gap I ended up with after a hostile manager?
Academic bullying can derail careers—experts share advice on navigating CV gaps, finding allies, and reclaiming your path after toxic lab experiences.
Your lab pollutes: here’s how to stop it
Single-use plastics are everywhere — but two researchers are redefining the norm and championing sustainability. Read more in this post from Nature Careers
So you’ve made a lab website. What should go on it?
William Mills aims to make the website for his laboratory more than just a channel for promoting publications and research projects to the outside world.
Find creative new uses for chatbots
The utility of generative AI tools is expanding far beyond simple summarisation and grammar support towards more sophisticated, pedagogical applications.
UKRI Raises PhD Student Stipends
Minimum stipends will rise from October in line with living-wage levels, says the country’s main funding agency, UKDRI – News from Nature Careers
Bag a hefty research prize to turbocharge innovation
‘Challenge’ prizes are growing in popularity, but stimulating creativity takes more than financial incentives. From Rachel Brazil, Shared from Nature Careers
Leaky pipelines: I track the ‘pink collar’ parallels between nursing and academia
The two professions can face similar gender-based challenges in recruitment and retention, says workforce modeller Alison Leary for Nature Careers
How to find your place in science through an industry postdoc
Industry postdocs: better pay, more satisfaction, and unique opportunities in pharma and life sciences. Discover their stories in Nature
How a biochemistry department used redacted job applications to achieve gender parity
Anonymizing job applications before shortlisting helped to boost the number of women appointed – Article shared from Nature Careers
How to thank your lab mates at the end of the year
Alongside seasonal parties, many labs develop traditions to show appreciation to colleagues — from sweets and mulled wine to quizzes and ice-skating trips
Balancing Accountability and Support in the Lab
A rookie lab leader is feeling guilty after telling a junior colleague that they need to leave. How do you approach leadership challenges?