Faculty salaries worth less while presidents see real-terms rise
Average faculty salaries in the United States increased at less than the rate of inflation for the second year in a row, according to a report released today by the American Association of University...
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How long has it been since your last pay rise? For almost half of current respondents to a recent Naturejobs poll, the answer is more than two years – and with ever-increasing inflation, that’s...
View ArticleSexism in science means men more likely to get hired
It is no secret that women are vastly underrepresented in many scientific fields, particularly the further you look up the career ladder. The explanations for this disparity vary, but perhaps one of...
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The art of negotiating a better salary
Andy Tay picked up some tips on negotiation at the Naturejobs Career Expo, San Francisco. Here they are. Naturejobs career expo journalism competition winner Andy Tay Negotiation is a powerful skill....
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Top paid jobs: Where are the scientists?
David Payne investigates the wide gaps in salary between academics. The Office of National Statistics (ONS) issued its annual survey of hours and earnings last month. Scientists are conspicuously...
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The hidden costs of a career in scientific research
Does a career in science select against those unable to afford frequent relocation, unpaid work and short-term contracts? Nick Riddiford That a career in science is demanding is unsurprising. But...
View ArticleHow do I get money for my academic idea?
Speakers in the funding sphere explain the best way to find funding at the Naturejobs Career Expo, London, 2016. Suggested posts Webcast: Funding: writing a successful grant proposal The postdoc...
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Securing workplace rights for scientists in the age of Trump
Unions could be the best way to protect scientific jobs in uncertain times, says union president Anke Schennink. In the wake of Donald Trump’s election, the scientific community is on edge. The future...
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How do you draw the line between volunteer work and unpaid labour?
A US university’s plan to recruit volunteer PhD-holders who are alumni to lecture classes, write grant proposals and serve on graduate thesis committees has raised concerns of possible exploitation of...
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