Scientists at different career stages offer advice for new postdoctoral researchers — that and more in this month’s issue of Spectrum launch.

Academics are not always aware of the standards — both explicit and implicit — that are used to assess them for promotion. We explore these expectations and more in this month’s issue of the Spectrum Launch newsletter.

Zhao says her graduate and postdoctoral training prepared her to transition to her job at the biotech company Ionis Pharmaceuticals, where she works to find treatments for Parkinson’s disease and other conditions.

Researchers also share insight into navigating the academic job market and “everything you wanted to know about running a lab but were afraid to ask.”

The Northeastern University psychology professor’s website offers a wealth of resources about how to navigate an academic career.

Most early-career researchers have to foot the bill for academic conferences and get reimbursed once they return. But not everyone can afford to wait for that payment.

The new tool may pose challenges for the scientific community, but used wisely, it can help researchers save time and resources.

High school interns don’t just gain new skills — they also form a pipeline of future scientists.

‘Tis the season for grad school meet and greets. But what are interviewers looking for, and how can early-career researchers bring their best?

Early-career researchers talk about the challenges around taking time off, and a new study shows that young scientists tend to be more innovative than their older colleagues.