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    Daunting but doable: Job searching after a postdoc

    • Oct 25, 2021
    • Kendall Powell

    How postdocs can compete in a historically tight academic job market.

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    How to find a postdoc position that's right for you

    • Oct 18, 2021
    • Jay J. Van Bavel, Neil A. Lewis, Jr., William A. Cunningham, Leah H. Somerville

    Postdocs make up a crucial component of the scientific workforce. But the application process can be mysterious.

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    How to navigate conflict with your research adviser

    • Sep 29, 2021
    • Jay J. Van Bavel, Neil A. Lewis, Jr., William A. Cunningham, Leah H. Somerville

    We all know mentor-mentee relationships can be tricky. This crucial topic was brought into relief for Jay when he served on a panel that discussed mentorship in July.

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    Why the COVID-19 pandemic could lead to overdue change in academia

    • Sep 29, 2021
    • June Gruber, Jay J. Van Bavel, Neil A. Lewis, Jr., William A. Cunningham

    After an absolutely devastating year, academic scientists in some parts of the world are beginning to reopen their labs and see their colleagues in person. As the global vaccination campaign continues, scientists elsewhere will begin to take similar steps.