Sept. 16, 2019
7 Tips to Declutter Your Calendar (and Make Time for What Matters)
"We could all benefit from examining the things on our to-do lists and the hours in our days a little more closely. In the spirit of spring cleaning, or any-season cleaning, here are seven tips to help you get a handle on your schedule."
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July 9, 2019
25 Fellowships: Leadership Academy for German-speaking Scientists and Researchers
You are a young scientist or researcher and are about to take the next step in your career? You are interested in working in Germany and you speak German? Apply for one of 25 full scholarships!
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June 11, 2019
Three tips to avoid becoming a ‘conference zombie’
It’s tempting to try to attend sessions morning, noon and night, network like crazy during every ‘spare’ minute and drink vats of coffee to stay alert. Paris H. Grey has more realistic suggestions to get maximum value from any conference.
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May 27, 2019
Think you can’t negotiate your job offer or postdoc position? Think again
Science Careers spoke with Weiss—a senior fellow of the Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School who, among other roles, also offers negotiation trainings through his consulting company—about his suggestions for approaching negotiation.
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May 27, 2019
Fit for Germany Workshop in San Francisco
If you speak German and are interested in career options in Germany in academia and beyond, this workshop might be for you.
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May 27, 2019
Three tips for giving a great research talk
How can you make sure your next talk grips the audience and gets your point across?
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Feb. 25, 2019
10 Tips for First Time Teaching Assistants
In many countries, PhD students are expected to teach at some point during their degree either as instructors or teaching assistants (TA). This is important training for a future academic career. While great teachers make it seem effortless, teaching can be hard—especially for the first time. We hope these tips help make it a bit easier.
By Academic Positions
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Feb. 21, 2019
9 Useless PhD Transferable Skills In An Industry Job
"While some PhD transferable skills give you an edge, others are harmful for your employability.
You hear a lot about the transferable skills you must acquire during your PhD experience. The skills that you need to get a job in industry and which will make you successful in your following career ..."
by OLGA POUGOVKINA
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Feb. 12, 2019
From academia to the ‘real world’
Four lessons about transitioning by Barbara A. Wanchisen
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Jan. 22, 2019
Apply now for the 7th HLF: Calling outstanding young researchers in mathematics and computer science!
Young researchers in computer science and mathematics from all over the world can apply for one of the 200 coveted spots to participate in the Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF), an annual networking event. The HLF offers all accepted young researchers the great opportunity to personally interact with the laureates of the most prestigious prizes in the fields of mathematics and computer science.
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