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About Best Places to Work

Since 2003, The Scientist has polled the scientific community to find out which institutions and companies fostered the most innovative, rigorous, and supportive research environments. We launched the Best Places to Work survey series with three categories: postdocs, industry employees, and researchers at universities, non-profits, and government agencies. Several top places to work make the list year after year, while each survey also highlights newcomers to the top institutions. Check out past year’s winners, and participate in next year’s survey opening in September to nominate and evaluate your institution!

Recent Features

		Best Places to Work Industry, 2013 Our final survey of the life-science industry workplace highlights the companies—small and large, domestic and international—that are making their researchers feel valued and at home. *By The Scientist* Staff**
		Best Places to Work Postdocs, 2013 This year’s survey concludes more than a decade of highlighting the institutions that treat postdoctoral researchers as valued members of the scientific community. *By The Scientist* Staff**
		Best Places to Work Academia, 2012 On the 10th anniversary of The Scientist’s survey of life science academics, institutions are contending with tighter budgets and larger administrative staffs, while working to sustain and inspire their researchers. *By The Scientist* Staff**
		Best Places to Work Industry, 2012 Much has changed in the 10 years since our first survey of industry researchers. Large companies are now looking to small, nimble ones for services as well as innovation. *By The Scientist* Staff**
		Best Places to Work Postdocs, 2012 Much has changed in the last 10 years for postdocs, who are staying in their positions longer than ever before—and coming out with more to show for it. *By The Scientist* Staff**