Flexibility and forward planning

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London Naturejobs Career Expo speakers, exhibitors and attendees share how flexibility in a scientific career can stretch your career options. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Oct 13, 2017

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Working Scientist is the Nature Careers podcast. It is produced by Nature Portfolio, publishers of the international science journal Nature. Working Scientist is a regular free audio show featuring advice and information from global industry experts with a strong focus on supporting early career researchers working in academia and other sectors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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