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Career guidance for life science professionals — from landing your first industry role to navigating the PhD and beyond.

23 posts
Career April 17, 2026

How to Negotiate Your Salary in Biotech: A Practical Guide

Most scientists accept the first offer in industry. Here is how to negotiate your biotech salary without risking the offer or the relationship.

#career#biotech#salary
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Career April 9, 2026

How to Get a PhD Internship in Biotech or Pharma

A practical guide to landing an industry internship during your PhD: where to find openings, how to pitch yourself, and what to expect once you're in.

#phd#career#biotech
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Career April 2, 2026

Your First Industry Job After a PhD: How to Land It

Specific, actionable steps to get your first biotech/pharma role without a postdoc or years of experience.

#career#phd#industry
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Career March 27, 2026

How to Ask Your PI for a Letter of Recommendation

A practical guide to requesting strong recommendation letters from your PI — timing, what to provide, and how to handle difficult situations.

#career#phd#postdoc
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Career March 23, 2026

Going Directly from PhD to Biotech: How to Skip the Postdoc

Is the direct PhD-to-industry path right for you? Strategy, roles, and how to execute the transition.

#career#biotech#industry
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Career March 16, 2026

Bioinformatics Home Office: The Gear That's Actually Worth Buying

A practical guide to computing hardware for bioinformaticians working remotely: keyboards, headphones, storage, and what to skip.

#productivity#remote-work#hardware
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Career March 12, 2026

Should You Do a Postdoc in 2026? A Data-Driven Answer

Most PhDs do postdocs without seriously questioning whether they should. Here is the honest, numbers-backed framework for making that decision in 2026.

#postdoc#career#phd-career
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Career March 4, 2026

Bioinformatics Salary Guide 2026: What You Can Actually Earn

Real salary data by role, experience, and location. Compare postdoc, industry scientist, and director-level compensation.

#salary#career-planning#bioinformatics
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Career March 3, 2026

What Is a Medical Science Liaison (MSL)? A Guide for PhDs

Career path overview for PhDs: MSL roles, qualifications, salary, and realistic day-to-day work.

#career#industry#medical affairs
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Career February 18, 2026

From Wet Lab to Bioinformatics: A Practical Transition Guide

A no-fluff guide to transitioning from wet lab research to bioinformatics: what skills you need, how to build a portfolio, and how long it takes.

#career#wet-lab-to-bioinformatics#transition
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Career February 13, 2026

LinkedIn for Life Scientists: How to Build a Profile That Actually Works

Strategic tips for optimizing your LinkedIn profile to attract recruiters and opportunities in biotech and pharma.

#linkedin#career#networking
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Career February 10, 2026

How to Land Your First Bioinformatics Job in 2026

A practical guide to landing your first bioinformatics job. Learn what skills employers want, how to build a portfolio with no experience, and where to find roles.

#career#bioinformatics-jobs#portfolio
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Career February 9, 2026

Non-Bench Careers for Life Science PhDs: 8 Paths Beyond the Lab

Explore 8 career paths for life science PhDs off the bench. Includes salary context, how to start the transition, and common mistakes to avoid.

#career#PhD#career transition
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Career January 9, 2026

How to Give a Scientific Job Talk That Lands the Offer

Master the structure, narrative, and delivery of a job talk that convinces hiring committees you belong.

#job-talk#scientific-presentation#career
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Career December 15, 2025

The 2025 Bioinformatics Job Market: What Actually Happened

Year-end analysis of 2025 bioinformatics hiring: AI demands, biotech cuts, pharma hiring, skills in demand, and 2026 outlook.

#bioinformatics-jobs#job-market-2025#career
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Career December 5, 2025

How to Write a PhD Personal Statement That Actually Gets Read

A practical guide to writing personal statements that showcase your research maturity and intellectual independence.

#phd-application#personal-statement#graduate-school
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Career November 17, 2025

How to Prepare for a Bioinformatics Technical Interview in 2025

What bioinformatics interviews look like in 2025, the questions you'll face, and how to practice so you're not caught off guard.

#bioinformatics-jobs#technical-interview#career
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Career November 14, 2025

How to Prepare for Your PhD Thesis Defense: A Practical Guide

Concrete strategies to prepare for your defense talk and committee questions. Structure, practice schedule, and what actually matters.

#phd-defense#thesis#graduate-school
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Career October 20, 2025

Bioinformatics Academic Job Market: The 2025–26 Cycle

October marks peak season for academic bioinformatics postings. Here's what the 2025-26 faculty and staff scientist market looks like and how to navigate it.

#academic-jobs#bioinformatics-career#faculty-jobs
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Career October 10, 2025

How to Write a Competitive Fellowship Application: NSF GRFP and NIH F31

Strategic guide to NSF GRFP and NIH F31 fellowships. Increase your odds with honest evaluation and specific examples.

#fellowship#nsf-grfp#nih-f31
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Career October 3, 2025

How to Negotiate Your Salary in Biotech and Pharma: A Practical Guide

Learn market rates, total compensation structure, and negotiation tactics for biotech and pharma roles.

#salary-negotiation#biotech#pharma
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Career September 22, 2025

Should You Do a Postdoc in Bioinformatics in 2025?

Honest cost-benefit analysis of postdocs in bioinformatics — salary realities, when it makes sense, when it doesn't, and how to decide.

#postdoc#career#bioinformatics-jobs
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Career August 28, 2025

How to Find the Right PhD Advisor: Due Diligence Before You Commit

Research your potential PhD advisor as carefully as your research topic. A practical checklist for evaluating mentorship.

#phd#grad-school#advisor
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