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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 47m

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 bit.ly/4xIJpUn

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 12h

I used to keep my family life private in grad school. A natural disaster changed that “I realized sharing my fears and guilt didn’t mean I lacked resilience,” this M.D.-Ph.D. student writes. #AcademicChatter bit.ly/4ykmP5i

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

The Chen Institute & @science.org Prize for AI Accelerated Research is open for entries — recognizing researchers using AI to make breakthroughs in physical & life sciences. 🏆 Up to $30K + Get published in Science. Apply now: bit.ly/4gWBaxu #AIforScience #MachineLearning

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I thought ‘I don’t know’ signaled scientific incompetence. Now, I know different When this researcher started a postdoc, he felt he was expected to present himself as knowledgeable. #PostdocLife bit.ly/4hqc9uN

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

☕ Cold emails and hot coffee: Take action on your career You likely know that some Ph.D. scientists enter rewarding careers outside the academic track. How can you learn about these while juggling life, lab work, & Ph.D. training? #InternationalCoffeeDay bit.ly/3VtuH65

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

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 bit.ly/4y7PfiS

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Why scientists should take more coffee breaks "It's ... helpful to have a venue to share the day-to-day ups and downs of life as a grad student." #InternationalCoffeeDay bit.ly/4hFfffJ

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Fed up with Brazil’s politicians not listening, a climate scientist runs for office Luciana Gatti, who studies carbon uptake in the Amazon, aims to join Brazil’s lower house in this week’s elections. bit.ly/4d7QUg5

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Why scientists should take more coffee breaks Grad students should make time for casual conversations with peers, this Ph.D. student writes. #NationalCoffeeDay bit.ly/4c5YcjU

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

🔬Picking a Ph.D. or postdoc lab? It's not just about the science. Researchers share hard-won lessons: talk to lab members, ask about funding upfront, and watch for mentoring style — not just publication counts. 🔗 Read now: bit.ly/46jciLr #PhDChat #Postdoc #AcademicChatter

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

✍️ How to supervise junior peers and become a #mentor 6 researchers share what they wish they'd known about supervising junior peers, from setting boundaries to knowing when to say "I don't know." 🔗 bit.ly/4y8B50U #Mentorship #AcademicChatter

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

How my love of the night sky emboldened me to pursue new dreams For this Ph.D. student who grew up in a small town with limited educational opportunities, the cosmos offered a great gift. #AstronomyDay bit.ly/3UA4rGF

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Doing research that's crossing over into entrepreneurship? The BioInnovation Institute & @science.org Prize for #Innovation is looking for you. Apply to win up to $25K and a publication in Science. Deadline: Nov 1, 2026. Learn more: bit.ly/4yAHjqs #Biotech #LifeSciences #Entrepreneurship

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Conference posters could garner a wider audience, thanks to a new online platform The staple format also warrants a deeper rethink, some researchers say. bit.ly/46iaJNS

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Industry scientists are often misunderstood. Here’s why I chose this path “I think of the dear relative I lost often and for me, that is motivating,” this researcher writes. #WorldCancerResearchDay bit.ly/4rm09yY

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

In praise of postdocs: Celebrating National Postdoc Appreciation Week A postdoc’s outstanding mentoring illustrates one of the many reasons that postdocs should be recognized. #NationalPostdocAppreciationWeek #NPAW bit.ly/4zPQ1ma

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Researchers advancing women's health through translational science — the BioInnovation Institute & @science.org Translational Medicine Prize is open for entries. 🏆 Win up to $25K + Get published online in Science Translational Medicine. Apply: bit.ly/4h0dUhZ #WomensHealth #SciencePrize

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

As an academic scientist in the U.S., I’m learning to live with uncertainty “The greater danger is allowing uncertainty to convince us to stop building,” this professor (@vjrp.bsky.social) writes. #AcademicChatter bit.ly/4xoWT7i

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

After leaving two postdocs in two years, I found a lab that’s right for me “No matter how unconventional my postdoc experience might look on paper, I’m grateful for the experience,” this researcher writes. #NationalPostdocAppreciationWeek #NPAW bit.ly/4hRno1m

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Violeta J. Rodriguez, PhD, MSEd @vjrp.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Excited to share my new @science.org Working Life essay, “Letting go of certainty,” reflecting on uncertainty, taking chances, and pursuing tenure three years early. “Sometimes action comes first.” #ScienceWorkingLife urldefense.com/v3/__https:/...

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As an academic scientist in the U.S., I’m learning to live with uncertainty

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I wasn’t sure how to be a postdoc. Here’s how I found my way “Maybe my identity as a postdoc was much the same as when I was a grad student: a helper,” this researcher writes. #NationalPostdocAppreciationWeek #NPAW bit.ly/4zBM7Nm

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

A postdoc by any other name is not always as sweet "What would you do if you were preparing to start your postdoctoral fellowship—and then you found out your title wouldn’t be “Postdoctoral Fellow”? Would it matter?" #NationalPostdocAppreciationWeek #NPAW Read full article: bit.ly/4qA3U3D

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I wish pursuing a research career didn’t mean leaving the country I love Virtual outreach helps this researcher stay connected with her home country. #HispanicHeritageMonth bit.ly/4hSfoNx

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

When I told my students I’m still learning their language, they started to open up about their challenges, too “I want them to know the classroom is a place where learning can be visible,” this professor writes. bit.ly/4xMp8xM

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

How I balanced my Ph.D. research with opening doors for others Inspired by his family, this international researcher is working to make academia more inclusive. #HispanicHeritageMonth #PhDChat bit.ly/4hRLJnO

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Careers advance through deliberate action, not passive expectation. Science Careers speaks on cultivating an internal locus of control — and why time, communication, and commitments are yours alone to manage. 🔗The keys to career control: bit.ly/46q8sQB #CareerAdvice #ScienceCareers

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I made a hasty career decision amid Ph.D. burnout. Here’s how I got back on course This researcher was eager to leave academia—but soon she found herself questioning her path. #NationalPostdocAppreciationWeek #NPAW bit.ly/3UfGC6Z

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Sí se puede: My path to a Ph.D. as a struggling first-generation student “I am so glad I never gave up on my childhood dream,” this chemist writes. #HispanicHeritageMonth #PhDChat bit.ly/4zwY9I5

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

⁉️ What to know before starting your Ph.D. program To help you make the transition, we asked current Ph.D. students and postdocs what they wished they had known about grad school when they started. bit.ly/4vNuFlZ #NextGenSci #PhDChat #PhDAdvice

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

For #PeerReviewWeek: researchers across career stages share how they approach reviewing — from deciding whether to accept, to reading strategy, to whether they sign their reviews. 🔗 Read "How to review a paper": bit.ly/4xUgLjn #PeerReview #AcademicPublishing

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

📅 Westlake & @science.org Online Symposium: Frontiers in AI-driven protein folding and design Explore the future of #AI-powered protein science. Join us to discover advances in protein prediction, de novo design, drug discovery & more. 👉 Register: bit.ly/46g2G4k

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

👋 The final Experimental Error: the end of an error Scientist and comedian Adam Ruben bids farewell to Experimental Error, a column about the quirky, comical, and sometimes bizarre world of scientific training and careers. Read here: bit.ly/4gTz7KK

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Conference posters could garner a wider audience, thanks to a new online platform The staple format also warrants a deeper rethink, some researchers say. bit.ly/46iaJNS

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

A new home for immunology The CaixaResearch Institute is the first research center in the Iberian Peninsula dedicated exclusively to immunology. Read how this initiative aims to break down research silos and advance our understanding of the immune system: bit.ly/3T4lP69

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Communication skills for the job search aren't innate — they're learned. Sciene Careers outlines how researchers moving into industry can reframe informational interviews, distinguish themselves as "candidates," and manage first and last impressions on interview day. 🔗https://bit.ly/4gNWtCp #AltAc

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

📗 Career Trends: The Informed Job Search To help you polish the skills needed for a successful job search, Science Careers is offering a booklet of career advice on topics including effective networking, marketing yourself to potential employers & acing your job interview. 🔗https://bit.ly/45GNcGa

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

💼 Postdocs, put your best foot forward for industry jobs A recruiter's account of what goes wrong in postdoc job applications — mismatched experience, missing technical details, résumés where a full CV was expected. 🔗 Practical lessons for scientists: bit.ly/4xkrrrV #JobSearch #AltAc

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

"Scientific authors, it seems, often assume that interest in the science will be enough to hold the reader's attention. Fiction authors don't have that luxury..." Read "To escape the stress of grad school, I read fiction": bit.ly/4qzPCju #ReadABookDay

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

“‘Why did I agree to this?’ I thought as I made my way to the room where I’d be giving a talk about the science behind the classic Dune books by Frank Herbert.” Read "How science fiction helped me become a better science communicator": bit.ly/4hLJ6Up #ReadABookDay

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Science Careers @sciencecareers.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

🎓Got a faculty interview coming up? 4 professors break down what to expect — the job talk, back-to-back one-on-ones, group meals, and the Q&A that can make or break it. 🔗 Read the full article: bit.ly/4wNi8zx #AcademicChatter #AcademicJobs

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