PhDs & Postdocs

If you’ve just started your research career in physics, you’ll be aiming to publish your research. Publishing is an important part of your academic career for many reasons…

You have worked hard to earn your degree, and now you find yourself looking for a career. However, there is another challenge to face: the job interview. The first step to…

A PhD is a huge commitment. Beginning your PhD requires time, money, and most of all, motivation—all of which can run out long before you have finished. Most people who have done…

Being asked to write a letter of recommendation is a privilege. When you have a student, colleague, or employee with great potential, you want to do your best to convey their…

You can also listen to this article as an audio recording. As we know, publishing is integral to research and to the career of a scientist. It is the goal of the scientific…

Preparing a great application is an essential skill for any researcher. However, no application for a job or an academic program is complete without a letter of recommendation.…

Quality control can mean the difference between good science and bad science. So, what is quality control? Very simply, it is any process that aims to monitor and maintain…

In our previous article, we discussed the salient features of a good poster. In this case, the article focuses on the prerequisites and tips on developing a poster/e-poster. Paper…

Research life is busy. There is always something new to learn and discover. Furthermore, your projects are reliant on funding; you can only get funding if you have a research plan.…

Have you ever had a mentor? Alternatively, have you ever been a mentor to others? Perhaps you are hoping to find a mentor? Whatever your chosen path, a mentor could help you to…

PhD and post-doctoral researchers are feeling exhausted, overworked, and are worried about their future. If this is how you are feeling, you are not alone. The stress and pressure…

International research experience is highly sought after, making it extremely competitive. It can be difficult for young researchers to find such a position. Gaining international…