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A Primer on Commercialization Postdocs

A commercialization postdoc program might be exactly what you need to launch your career, Chris Smith and Tomer Joshua write.

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The Power of Reflection and Intentionality

Reflection is a critical career-planning skill to cultivate while in graduate school and beyond, Lauren Lyon and Amruta Inamdar write.

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Cultivating a Postdoc Community

Elizabeth Eikmann and Paola Cépeda suggest practical initiatives to build postdocs’ sense of community and belonging.

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Opinion

Grad School Doesn’t Stop for a Crisis

Jessica M. Vélez offers advice on supporting trainees and yourself when the world is on fire.

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Opinion

Looking for an International Research Job?

For U.S.-trained scientists searching for early-career research opportunities in other countries, Sonali Majumdar suggests some approaches to consider.

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A Timeline for Job Search Success

Job searching is a lot like house hunting—to be ready to jump on the right opportunity when it arises, you’ll need to start preparing early, Ashley Brady writes.

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What Happens When You Read a Job Description With a Growth Mindset?

New career possibilities can open up when you start with the bias toward “I’m qualified,” Rachel Bernard writes.

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Student Activism for Skill Development

In advocating for a cause, graduate students can find opportunities to apply their academic knowledge and practice transferable skills, Jovana Milosavljevic Ardeljan writes.