5 strategies to block the career of female scientists with gender policy

5 strategies to block the career of female scientists with gender policy

ByProfessor Sven Hendrix Gender equality

After several decades of fighting for equal rights for women in academia, there are new rules and guidelines on the European and national level to support the career of women in science. One strategy is to aim for an equal distribution of genders in all academic settings. Surprisingly, these critical strategies for gender equality have some unwanted side effects that impair specifically the careers of young female scientists.

Seven deadly sins that kill your grant proposal

Seven deadly sins that kill your grant proposal

ByProfessor Sven Hendrix Grants, PhD, postdoc, Professor

How to get more funding? Avoid these mistakes! Writing grant proposals in life sciences is tedious, and evaluating grant proposals is even more tedious. Quite often, the reviewers end up with a small number of outstanding proposals and a vast number of excellent proposals, which have to be ranked based on tiny differences in quality.

How to get over narcissistic abuse by a supervisor?

How to get over narcissistic abuse by a supervisor?

ByProfessor Sven Hendrix Passion and pain, PhD, postdoc, Work/life balance

If you feel like you’re always walking on eggshells, your supervisor may be a narcissist and abuse you emotionally. Narcissists often use manipulation, control, and gaslighting to keep their staff members in line. Characteristic signs include micromanagement, excessive control, constant criticism, and put-downs. What can you do to get over narcissistic abuse?

Am I doing enough for my scientific career?

Am I doing enough for my scientific career?

ByProfessor Sven Hendrix Find your dream job, Grants, Mobility, Networking, PhD, postdoc, Professor, Publications

Many young scientists fear that they are not investing enough in their scientific career, however, it is often not clear what exactly they should do and how important different aspects are such as publications, grants, teaching, mobility, technical skills and just being a good scientist. Find some directions here.

Is going to a famous university necessary for a science career?

Is going to a famous university necessary for a science career?

ByProfessor Sven Hendrix Find your dream job, Mobility, Networking, PhD, postdoc, Scientific independence, Student

Everybody will tell you that going to a famous university is essential for a successful career in science. Important arguments are the network you build (for example, via alum associations), the excellent infrastructure, and the great scientists you might connect with. However, is it real – or is it a myth?