Career Corner

Research is a rewarding endeavor, but is not without its hardships. One of the biggest problems that researchers deal with is academic isolation. Academic isolation is the feeling…

#StayHome #StaySafe! Currently, these hashtags have been trending all over social media. In fact, this is how everyone is greeting each other amidst the COVID-19 crisis and very…

I recently completed my PhD in Molecular Biology. Although I thoroughly enjoyed my project and the laboratory environment, I knew academia was not for me. I could not picture…

With the sudden lockdown all across the world due to the Coronavirus crisis, many have had to stay back at home to combat the spread of the outbreak. Several schools, universities,…

Academics know the importance of attending conferences as part of their career. Conferences provide valuable opportunities for networking, sharing research, and learning about new…

We all have the goal of creating exciting and original research. But even the most revolutionary research is built on previous work. When publishing your research findings, it is…

Manuscript drafting is one of most important stages of the publication journey. However, this doesn’t mark the end of the journey. After the manuscript is drafted, there are a few…

Academic conferences are an important part of graduate work. They offer researchers an opportunity to present their work and network with other researchers. So, how does a…

A postdoctoral scholar is an individual with a doctoral degree who is in a temporary period of academic research. This research is done under the supervision of a mentor called a…

I still remember getting the notice that my first grant had been approved. Years of blood, sweat, and tears had finally paid off— I was going to launch my very own lab. While I had…

PhD and post-doctoral researchers are feeling exhausted, overworked, and are worried about their future. If this is how you are feeling, you are not alone. The stress and pressure…

The right collaborations can make or break a research project. Making and developing collaborations is a skill that most researchers must learn early in their career. These days,…