Career Brief in 2010

Life-sciences initiative targets young scientists.

Russia is one of only two countries whose science-paper publishing rate has fallen.

Thousands of PhDs will be needed to fill faculty science posts by 2014.

United States proves to be a major draw.

Philanthropist's gift will yield 300 research and lab-support jobs.

Bioengineering lab is hiring 29 scientists and engineers to develop synthetic biology 'parts'.

Fellowship aims to boost collaborative research at European academic institutions and industrial labs.

University benefits should include housework help, study suggests.

Bangalore institute uses fellowship to entice young international researchers.

Booklet offers tips to help animal researchers avoid action by activists.

Downturn forces closure of Charles River Labs division.

Biotech firms raise much more money in 2009, buoyed by big pharma partnerships

NIH stipend increase not enough, says US National Postdoctoral Association.