Predoctoral research assistant: how can I ask for a pay rise?
A research assistant's responsibilities have steadily increased but her pay has stayed the same. Can she use the research concordat to argue for better wages? What would you advise?
Life after a PhD: how do I find an academic mentor?
An academic is unsure about what to do next and thinks she'd benefit from having a mentor or coach. What advice would you give to help her find the right professional guidance?
Tips on finding and joining a research group remotely
Early-career researcher, and new mother, Roberta Powell-Long, asks how she can build contacts and actively participate in her subject area, while still at home. What would you suggest?
A prospective PhD candidate asks how best to prepare for and present an essay in an interview via internet video calls service, Skype. What are your thoughts?