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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 · 19d

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 · 1d

🌍 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 · 1d

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 · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 5d

“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 · 6d

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 · 6d

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 · 7d

"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 · 7d

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 · 7d

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 · 7d

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 · 8d

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 · 8d

"… 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 · 9d

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

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Katie Langin @klangin.bsky.social · 11d

Today was a hard day for Ph.D. students who found out that they can no longer apply for NSF's prestigious Graduate Research Fellowship Program. "Devastating“ was how one student described it to me. #GradSchool #NSFGRFP

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

The announcement comes months later than usual, leaving many would-be applicants stranded

www.science.org

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 11d

Communication can make or break your job search:
✅ Use informational interviews to learn, not pitch.
✅ Build relationships that turn into internal referrals.
✅ Nail your first and last impression on interview day.
📖 Read more: https://bit.ly/3JLPcVJ

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Katie Langin @klangin.bsky.social · 13d

A week later and prospective applicants are still awaiting the instructions for this year's #NSFGRFP. I checked in with NSF today and was told "I don’t have anything for you at the moment." #GradSchool

Katie Langin @klangin.bsky.social · 20d

"We are so very late that many students will not be able to apply this year."

My latest story—about frustration over delays for NSF's graduate research fellowship program. #NSFGRFP #GradSchool @science.org

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Delays, uncertainty plague NSF fellowship for graduate students

After an unusual award process this year, applicants for next year are waiting for overdue guidelines

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 13d

Meeting students where they are doesn’t mean lowering academic standards

Our Experimental Error columnist explores professors’ responsibilities to students—and vice versa. https://bit.ly/4o4mRZV

Meeting students where they are doesn’t mean lowering academic standards

Our Experimental Error columnist explores professors’ responsibilities to students—and vice versa

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 14d

I thought science hinged on prestige. Moving abroad made me reassess my priorities

"Would I be taken less seriously without North American training? Would I regret prioritizing my personal life over a more conventional path?" #PhDChat https://bit.ly/42yrmDn

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 14d

To increase diversity in STEM, a foot in the door isn’t enough. We need better support

“Through my struggles, the program never checked in on me,” this student writes. #DEI #STEMCareers https://bit.ly/4nzUwuF

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American Association for the Advancement of Science @aaas.org · 14d

📣 Early bird registration for the 2026 AAAS Annual Meeting is now OPEN!

Join us in Phoenix and immerse yourself in a world of science, connect with peers, and discover groundbreaking research. Early bird pricing is available through Jan 22.

Lock in your spot today: https://bit.ly/3VTZfuH

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 15d

Thinking beyond academia? Explore other career paths:
✅ Science communication & outreach
✅ Clinical trials
✅ Competitive intelligence analysis
✅ Entrepreneurship
✅ Medical writing
✅ Bioinformatics
✅ Regulatory science
👉 Discover your options: https://bit.ly/4mjrzBL