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Science Careers is the careers component of the journal Science. Scientists rely on Science Careers for job postings, career advice and news. Visit www.sciencecareers.org for more!

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 24d

Science Careers offers a daily updated #JobBoard with hundreds of science jobs, an extensive archive of #CareerAdvice articles with new perspectives added every week, the latest news on careers in science, and #CareerTools such as myIDP.

👉 Explore careers in #Science today: bit.ly/4pzM148

Your next big scientific discover: a new job.

Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 2d

How to nurture mental health in science & academia in challenging times
In this article, early-career researchers share:
🌱 Stressors they’ve faced
⚠️ Warning signs of too much pressure
💬 The impact of talking about mental health
👉 https://bit.ly/3IrGufg #WorldMentalHealthDay

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 2d

How mental health first aid skills are helping me through my postdoc

“It’s important to develop a self-care plan,” this postdoc writes. #WorldMentalHealthDay https://bit.ly/3KMlEYw

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 2d

Getting the mentoring you need

Discover how graduate students and postdocs can:
✅ Differentiate between a supervisor and a mentor
✅ Ask for guidance
✅ Build a mentoring team
✅ Develop other mentoring relationships
👉 https://bit.ly/4744yOA #NationalMentoringDay

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 2d

Struggling to balance research with mental health? Learn how to:
✔️ Set healthy boundaries
✔️ Stay motivated
✔️ Make time for inspiration

📖 Explore Science Careers' free booklet here: https://bit.ly/4mGguuo #WorldMentalHealthDay

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 2d

As a grad student struggling with mental health, I learned to ask for help

How this M.D.-Ph.D. student finally opened up to her colleagues. #WorldMentalHealthDay https://bit.ly/4nCQG3J

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 2d

Breaking the silence around mental health

For this grad student, speaking publicly about mental health was scary but worth it. #WorldMentalHealthDay https://bit.ly/4gPnsfl

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 3d

How to prepare a scientific poster

We asked researchers in a range of disciplines and career stages to share their tips for making the most of presenting a poster at a conference, including any adjustments they’ve made for conferences held online. 👉 https://bit.ly/4o0z8OM

Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 4d

I didn't think I needed mentorship training—but it reshaped my approach

“I have noticed students are now quicker to ask for help,” this Ph.D. student writes. #PhDChat https://bit.ly/3L039jn

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 6d

🌍 Explore #faculty opportunities:
✅ Faculty, Microbiology, The University of Chicago, Illinois - https://bit.ly/3KExWCk
✅ Group Leader, NIBS, China - https://bit.ly/46EjTVV
✅ Professorship, Molecular Biology, University of Cambridge, UK - https://bit.ly/4pYfUeu
More jobs: https://bit.ly/479M1QW

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 6d

How I confronted my growing cynicism about academia—and rekindled my sense of purpose

“Maintaining hope doesn’t mean ignoring hardships or naïvely expecting things to work out,” this professor writes. #AcademicChatter https://bit.ly/3IMcj2j

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 7d

Combining teaching with research made me a better scientist

Even research-focused faculty job searches should value teaching, this Ph.D. student writes. #WorldTeachersDay https://bit.ly/42iqYsR

Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 7d

Stepping up to the podium: Wrestling with impostor syndrome as a teacher

Being in front of a class can trigger insecurities, but it’s also an opportunity to make a difference, this lecturer writes. #WorldTeachersDay https://bit.ly/4883n1B

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 7d

My second life as a high school teacher

After 18 years in research, this scientist found another calling. #WorldTeachersDay https://bit.ly/4gRrsMu

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 7d

Three tips that made me a better teacher

This professor’s scientific training didn’t prepare him to teach, so he took steps to educate himself. #WorldTeachersDay https://bit.ly/3KLxTVb

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 7d

To prepare science students for a range of careers, I teach them people skills

This industry scientist took an unconventional approach when teaching a university class. #WorldTeachersDay https://bit.ly/3VHe0B2

Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 10d

“The program showed me I was capable of doing neuroscience research, but it didn’t give me a feeling that I belonged.”

Read this story about an undergraduate student in a program for students with underrepresented backgrounds: https://bit.ly/4gC03hu #DEI #STEMCareers

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 11d

Cold emails and hot coffee: Take action on your career

You likely know that the majority of Ph.D. scientists enter rewarding careers outside the traditional academic track. But how can you make time to discover the possibilities? #InternationalCoffeeDay https://bit.ly/4mFiy64

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 11d

Committee members shouldn't expect Ph.D. students to serve coffee and pastries

Thesis defenses and committee meetings are stressful enough without the added expectation of bringing food, this student writes. #InternationalCoffeeDay https://bit.ly/4nPAT1a

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 11d

"How should I publish my name?" "However you want," she replied. "It is time for people to understand that Latin American scientists have two last names."

Explore the story of this Latin American scientist: https://bit.ly/46bKsk2

#HispanicHeritageMonth #LatinxInSTEM

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 12d

Teaching as a graduate student or postdoc can be daunting—but it’s also an opportunity to inspire the next generation of scientists.

Science Careers asked experienced researchers to share their tips and approaches 👉 https://bit.ly/4gT1hFc #TeachingTips #STEMEducation

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 12d

Postdocs, put your best foot forward for industry jobs:
✅ Customize your CV and cover letter
✅ Focus on must-haves, not every “nice-to-have”
✅ Avoid generic greetings. Find the hiring manager’s name
✅ Stay positive!
👉 Access full article: https://bit.ly/4nbEndZ

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 12d

After my world started spinning, I recalibrated my approach to work

“I see now that many of us are navigating invisible limitations,” this professor writes. https://bit.ly/4piu6yI

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 13d

Why scientists should take more coffee breaks

Grad students should make time for casual conversations with peers, this Ph.D. student writes. #NationalCoffeeDay https://bit.ly/4nyTOOe

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 13d

"… as I helped this bright young scholar rediscover hope in her journey, I rediscovered my own."

Read full article: https://bit.ly/46I2gDh

Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 13d

Completely shattered.’ Changes to NSF’s graduate student fellowship spur outcry

The announcement comes months later than usual, leaving many would-be applicants stranded #GradSchool #NSFGRFP https://bit.ly/4nQI7BZ