Entries by Plantae Community

How to Manage Your Time Effectively as a Researcher

The Challenge of Doing It All The role of a researcher encompasses a wide range of demanding and often competing responsibilities, including experimental design, data analysis, manuscript writing, grant preparation, teaching, administrative duties, and collaboration. This multifaceted workload requires subject expertise and the ability to prioritize and manage time effectively. Unlike conventional jobs with clearer […]

Ethics in Plant Science Research

Introduction In an era of tremendous progress in plant science, ethical questions have become critical.  From genetic changes to biotechnological interventions, researchers’ ever-increasing capabilities make it necessary to consider the ethical consequences of their work.  Plant ethics is concerned with the moral relevance of plants beyond their utility to humans, calling for a more comprehensive […]

Your Research Outputs are Under Protection

The delivery of research outputs promotes knowledge exchange and provides bases for future studies. Protecting the outputs facilitates continuing knowledge sharing, which will enhance research development. Research outputs in any format can be protected. In this post, we will explore intellectual property (IP), copyright, and patents. We will also discuss the dilemma between publishing and […]

How to Prepare for Postdoc Applications and Interviews

Being a postdoc is an exciting career step, where you get to act as a researcher, but also sometimes a teacher, mentor, lab manager, project coordinator, shoulder-to-cry-on, and about every other role under the sun! But how do you prepare for this kind of role? And then, how do you show someone hiring that you […]

How to Develop Networking Skills and Be the Most Charming Person in the Room

“Networking” still sounds like something that requires a name tag and a slightly forced smile. But it doesn’t have to be. Let’s be honest: the word “networking” tends to evoke a very specific image, stiff receptions, questionable cheese cubes, and someone asking you, “So, what’s your dissertation about?” while glancing at the exit. But networking […]