career development

Give us the foundation to build our transferrable skills!

Mathew Stiller-Reeve June 22, 2018

Should early career scientists use time developing transferrable skills? (Credit: EGU / Foto Pfluegl)

The EGU Early Career Scientists’ (ECS) Great Debates offer early career scientists at the EGU General Assembly the chance to network and voice their opinions on important topics in the format of round-table discussions. At the end of the debate, each table delivers a statement that summarises the discussion and recommendations. By publishing the results, we hope to highlight some of the needs of t ...[Read More]

Short courses at EGU 2018

Olivia Trani March 14, 2018

There are many short courses to choose from at EGU 2018! (Credit: EGU)

At this year’s General Assembly there are loads of short courses to choose from for broadening your expertise. You can supercharge your scientific skills, broaden your base in science communication and pick up tips on how to boost your career – be it in academia or outside. There is also a course aimed at making your time at the conference easier – be sure to take part, especially if i ...[Read More]

Migrating scientists

Robert Emberson February 7, 2018

What impact does migrating for science have on the lives of researchers? Credit: Nubia Navarro (nubikini) (distributed via Pexels).

Scientific research is no doubt enriched by interdisciplinarity and collaborations which cross borders. This, combined with the scarcity of academic positions and the need to further ones horizons by experiencing varied research environments, leads many scientists to relocate (if only on a short term basis) to a country which is not their own. In today’s post, freelance science writer Rober ...[Read More]

Academia is not the only route: exploring alternative career options for Earth scientists

Laura Roberts-Artal September 6, 2017

The straight line career plan may no longer be a realistic expectation for undergraduates. The straight ring . Credit: Jerome Mayaud (distributed via imaggeo.egu.eu)

With more PhD and postdoc positions than there are tenured posts, landing a permanent job in academia is increasingly challenging. For some, years of funding and position uncertainty, coupled with having to relocate regularly is an unwelcome prospect. A changing job market also means that aspiring to the traditional, linear career path might be an unrealistic expectation. Skills acquired by those ...[Read More]