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Working in Industry: Researchers Balance Work and Life
Nadia Halim | Sep 26, 1999 | 3 min read
Indianapolis is the center for research and development for Eli Lilly and Co. Scientists at large pharmaceutical companies have access to colleagues in diverse areas. As a result, an individual may stumble across an opportunity that leads to a diversion from a logical career progression. Hedberg adds, "It is important to know that you have the responsibility for your own career management. If you are interested in pursuing these opportunities they are there for you to sample, but you have
Working in Academia and Industry
Alexander Grimwade | Apr 15, 2001 | 2 min read
Life science researchers like working in industry for "career development opportunities" and "financial rewards"; they like working in academia for "creative freedom" and a "stronger learning environment." These are some of the conclusions from a recently conducted study of readers of The Scientist who have held research positions in both academia and industry. The survey gathered opinions and impressions from 159 life science researchers with such dual experience. Opinions on which environment
Best Places to Work Academia, 2012
The Scientist | Aug 1, 2012 | 9 min read
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.
Academia or Industry?
Karen Young Kreeger | Jan 21, 2001 | 6 min read
Ray Gosine Striving solely for a tenure-track position at a university is not a foregone career path for many graduate students and postdocs these days. The stigma of "selling out" really does not apply anymore for scientists choosing a career in the private sector. Nevertheless, there are distinct differences and yet some similarities regarding working in either setting. One difference is in salaries, with industry positions usually commanding more pay than academic jobs.1,2 A less tangible a
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Pandemic Amplifies Postdoc Struggles
Bianca Nogrady | Dec 28, 2021 | 9 min read
Postdoctoral fellows faced challenges before COVID-19 changed the way academia functions, and these early career scientists report that things have only gotten harder.
Addressing Biomedical Science’s PhD Problem
Catherine Offord | Jan 1, 2017 | 8 min read
Researchers and institutions seek to bridge the gap between emerging life science professionals and available positions.
Industry vs Academia
The Scientist Staff | Apr 15, 2001 | 10+ min read
To conduct this survey, The Scientist invited 1800 readers via E-mail to respond to a web-based survey form. There were a total of 220 responses from March 2 to 12, 2001, a response rate of 12.2%. Have you held research positions in both academia and industry? (Positions may include graduate research, industrial internships, or any other research positions - paid or unpaid - in both work environments).   Percent Count Answers 72.6% 159/219 Yes 27.4% 60/219 No
2015 Life Sciences Salary Survey
Amanda B. Keener and Karen Zusi | Nov 1, 2015 | 8 min read
This year’s survey highlights dramatic regional, sector, and gender variations.
Best Places to Work Industry 2013
The Scientist | Jun 1, 2013 | 6 min read
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.
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Scientists Predict “Brain Drain” From States That Ban Abortion
Dan Robitzski | Jun 30, 2022 | 5 min read
Following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, numerous researchers have announced plans to either vacate or decline career opportunities in states where abortion is or will soon be illegal.

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