Working Scientist is the Nature Careers podcast. It is produced by Nature Research, publishers of the international science journal Nature.
Mid-career scientists need targeted training and development from funders and employers. Some are starting to provide it. 26 Oct 2022
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
A philosopher and a behavioural economist suggest some remedies to tackle the “muddle of the middle”. 12 Oct 2022
Trying to achieve a perfect work–life balance is a misguided strategy at the mid-career stage, Julie Gould discovers. 5 Oct 2022
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
How do you define ‘mid-career’ in academia? Funders, governing bodies and working scientists debate a vexed question. 21 Sept 2022
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
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
The sector is broad, ranging from tiny start-ups to huge multinationals. Choose wisely. 16 Feb 2022
Some researchers run both academic labs and companies, challenging the idea that the two sectors operate in silos. 9 Feb 2022