Naturejobs Podcast

Starting a lab: How to set-up and run your own lab

Naturejobs.com — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:00:00 +0000

Once you've got a successful grant bid under your belt, you'll need to think about starting your own lab - a daunting task for even the most talented scientist. In this podcast, Matthias Haury from EMBL gives advice on setting up and running a successful lab.

Dream job: Space scientist

Naturejobs.com — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:00:00 +0000

As a child, Sima Adhya dreamt of becoming an astronaut. She hasn't made it into space yet, but in this podcast she tells us why she loves her job in space insurance. Sima uses the skills she learnt doing a PhD on the orbits of satellites, to work out how risky a space mission will be.

Building your network

Naturejobs.com — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:00:00 +0000

In this podcast, Stine Oomes tells us how he networked his way to a job with the Man-Machine Interaction group at Delft University in the Netherlands. According to Stine, the key to successful networking is the 'informational interview'

Laying down the Law

Naturejobs.com — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:56:26 +0000

An insider's guide to getting ahead in the competitive field of patent law. Chartered Patent Attorney George Schlich opens the door on investigating inventions.

Keep Moving

Naturejobs.com — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:15:00 +0000

Being mobile can really enhance your career, but how tough is it to move your life and work to a new country? Vanessa Diaz-Zuccarini, an Italian-Venezuelan bioengineer working in London, talks us through the pros and cons of being a young mobile scientist.

Successful Grant Applications

Naturejobs.com — Thu, 14 May 2009 16:00:00 +0000

Hints and tips on how to give your application the best chance of success from insider Dr Adam Stains who works for the BBSRC, the primary funder of non-medical biosciences in the UK.

Mentoring

Naturejobs.com — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:20:31 +0000

Essential tips on finding your perfect mentor. Acclaimed chemistry professor Martyn Poliakoff offers lots of helpful advice for PhD students, postdocs and supervisors.

Volunteering

Naturejobs.com — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 17:00:00 +0000

A practical guide to volunteering; how to use your science skills off the beaten track. Zonya Jeffrey shares her experiences working for VSO (Voluntary Service Overseas) in Tanzania.

Getting Published

Naturejobs.com — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 09:50:00 +0000

An insider's guide to how to get published in a top journal. Chief editor of Nature Cell Biology Bernd Pulverer tells us what editors look for in a paper.

Working in Science Publishing

Naturejobs.com — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 10:39:00 +0000

A day in the life of a journal editor, the ups and downs of science journalism and how to go about getting a job.

Opportunities for young scientists

Naturejobs.com — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:00:00 +0000

High-profile scientists from the worlds of academia and industry offer a taster of the many opportunities available to young researchers.

Alternative Careers for Scientists

Naturejobs.com — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:30:00 +0000

Find out how to transfer your skills from the lab bench to the world of business. This podcast, recorded at the 2008 Euroscience Open Forum in Barcelona, features advice from scientists now working in policy, consultancy and publishing.

Career Breaks for Women

Naturejobs.com — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:21:42 +0000

In this show, we're focusing on career breaks for women, including how to stay in the loop while on maternity leave.

From Academia to Industry

Naturejobs.com — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 10:19:55 +0000

Pfizer's Anthony Harrison on the transferable skills that could help you move from a university-based PhD to big pharma

The Source Event Part 1

Naturejobs.com — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:47:10 +0000

This podcast features interviews and advice from high-profile speakers including Stephen Minger Kings College London, Jim Loftus - Pfizer and Nigel Broom GlaxoSmithKline.

How to Choose a Postdoc Mentor

Naturejobs.com — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:47:04 +0000

Dr Ken Haynes of Imperial College discusses his own experiences as both mentor and mentee.

Life as an Academic Scientist

Naturejobs.com — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:46:54 +0000

Stephen Minger recounts his unusual and colourful career path from forklift truck driver in Minnesota to Director of the Stem Cell Biology Lab at King's College London.

UK versus US PhDs

Naturejobs.com — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:46:25 +0000

Heike Laman from the University of Cambridge provides some helpful insights into PhDs in the US and UK.

Choosing a Research Discipline

Naturejobs.com — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:46:21 +0000

Alan Stuttle from UCL Business offers his top tips on picking a research area and group that suits you.