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Working Scientist: Muddle of the middle: More support needed to survive the mid-career stage in science

Mid-career scientists need targeted training and development from funders and employers. Some are starting to provide it. 26 Oct 2022

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Working Scientist: Muddle of the middle: Mid-career scientists: advice to our younger selves

What is it like to be a mid-career scientist? Five researchers field questions from junior colleagues, and describe what they wished they’d known at their age. 20 Oct 2022

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Working Scientist: Muddle of the Middle: Why the mid-career stage in science can feel like a second puberty

A philosopher and a behavioural economist suggest some remedies to tackle the “muddle of the middle”. 12 Oct 2022

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Working Scientist: Muddle of the Middle: Burnout and breakdowns: how mid-career scientists can protect themselves

Trying to achieve a perfect work–life balance is a misguided strategy at the mid-career stage, Julie Gould discovers. 5 Oct 2022

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Working Scientist: Muddle of the middle: When life gets in the way of scientists’ mid-career plans

Many scientists switch sectors mid-career and often face life-changing challenges at the same time. These include illness, divorce and caring responsibilities. How do they cope? 28 Sept 2022

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Working Scientist: Muddle of the middle: why mid-career scientists feel neglected

How do you define ‘mid-career’ in academia? Funders, governing bodies and working scientists debate a vexed question. 21 Sept 2022

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Working Scientist: Beyond Academia: The Dutch city where industry–academia collaborations flourish

Eindhoven University of Technology was set up to partner with local companies. Mutual trust and a respect for academic freedom are key, Julie Gould discovers. 2 March 2022

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Working Scientist: Beyond academia: how to “de-risk” a mid-career move to industry

How do you convince an academic employer that you’re a safe bet, despite having no experience in the sector? Julie Gould finds out. 23 Feb 2022

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Working Scientist: Beyond academia: how to select your first scientific role in industry

The sector is broad, ranging from tiny start-ups to huge multinationals. Choose wisely. 16 Feb 2022

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Working Scientist: Beyond academia: debunking the industry–academia barrier myth

Some researchers run both academic labs and companies, challenging the idea that the two sectors operate in silos. 9 Feb 2022

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