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As traditional disciplines become more data-focused, traditional scientists need to become more "pi-shaped".

Institutional fellowships offer recent Ph.D.s the chance to leap right into running their own labs.

The systems biologist and trauma surgeon talks about treating patients after the Boston Marathon bombings and about his career.

Our columnist offers tips and strategies to help you, dear reader, walk out of any exhibit hall loaded down with free corporate goods.
 

Tamily Weissman-Unni feels like a failure—but she's not.

Scientists with a passion for pedagogy are turning to alternative certification programs to facilitate a transition into the classroom.

Forming collaborations between academia, industry, government agencies, and private organizations can offer benefits to all parties.

With her border collie's help, a young scientist studies an endangered turtle and works to improve education in a Guatemalan village.

Science Careers looks at the pros and cons for young scientists to take part in interactive peer review processes both as authors and reviewers.
 

Research suggests potential gains for university STEM departments but likely losses for STEM workers.

While opportunities in computer science are likely to be strong in the coming years, there's another area with lots of science-related jobs: health care.

Noah Wilson-Rich started a company to support his work in bee immunity.

Career opportunities for scientists are evolving as cancer research becomes increasingly collaborative.

Fátima Al-Shahrour is working to interpret the genome to help select more effective drugs for cancer patients.

Computer science veteran Ed Lazowska argues that his field is poised to dominate careers in the sciences.

With good long-term funding prospects and attractive salaries, Germany has become a major contender in the global competition among nations to draw in top talent.

Postdoc Vicky Miller writes that improvisation classes have made her a better scientist.

Game-changing career opportunities for postdocs are everywhere. Hear advice from the experts about how to choose your direction.

In Vienna, Eastern and central European scientists gathered to network and learn how to be more competitive for ERC grants.

Achieving independence as a researcher is a balancing act, requiring planning, on-the-job training, and diplomacy.