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Essential soft skills you need to build as a research leader

Soft skills encompass a wide range of abilities, including communication, teamwork, problem-solving, adaptability, and leadership. This article lists some essential soft…
Essential soft skills you need to build as a research leader

9 Inspiring academics who pivoted into non-traditional careers

By embracing alternative paths, these 9 former academics bring their unique perspectives and skills to various industries, enriching them with their knowledge and…
9 Inspiring academics who pivoted into non-traditional careers

Unlocking the secrets of scholarly publishing: Tips for mid-career researchers

This article explores the unique challenges faced by mid-career researchers and provide valuable tips to help them unlock the secrets of scholarly publishing. From…
Unlocking the secrets of scholarly publishing: Tips for mid-career researchers

Data sleuths and their role in maintaining research integrity

While one goal of peer review is verifying whether research data are plausible, there were never traditionally people who made a career out of investigating research…
Data sleuths and their role in maintaining research integrity

Careers outside academia: Yongdo Kwak's success story as a PhD turned venture capitalist

In this insightful interview, Dr. Kwak shares his journey from academia to industry, what motivated him to make this transition from being a PhD in neuroscience to…
Careers outside academia: Yongdo Kwak's success story as a PhD turned venture capitalist

“Everyone I know in academia is poised to make an awesome impact in non-academic careers.” Kyle Ireton, PhD, shares experiences and tips on transitioning to industry

Kyle earned his PhD in neuroscience from UC Davis in 2020, and after 18 months as a postdoc, transitioned in the biotech industry. Read about his transition to industry,…
“Everyone I know in academia is poised to make an awesome impact in non-academic careers.” Kyle Ireton, PhD, shares experiences and tips on transitioning to industry

“Like any other transition, I had to unlearn and learn a lot of things” - A PhD's journey from research to industry

Meet Sudeshna Dasgupta, a PhD in experimental high-energy physics, who started working as a postdoctoral researcher for an experiment at the Large Hadron Collider in…
“Like any other transition, I had to unlearn and learn a lot of things” - A PhD's journey from research to industry

From academia to industry: The inspiring journey of a scientific editor

Meet Shivnetra Saha, a PhD in Chemistry from Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, who went on to become a scientific editor after being a full-time researcher for a…
From academia to industry: The inspiring journey of a scientific editor

Taking the leap: A scientific editor shares her experience of moving from academia to industry

Have you wondered what could be awaiting you outside of an academic career? Meet Kaivalya Mudholkar, who has a PhD in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry from Freiburg…
Taking the leap: A scientific editor shares her experience of moving from academia to industry

Careers outside academia: From experimental scientist to medical science liaison in the pharmaceutical industry - InSu Cho's story

This is a conversation with Dr. InSu Cho about his journey from being a PhD to becoming a medical science liaison (MSL) in the medical department of a pharmaceutical…