Postdocs and Students in 2007

A bold scheme to map the entire human brain has become the mission of many scientists from a host of different fields. Paul Smaglik tracks the interdisciplinary career implications.

After boosting its number of postdocs by thousands, Japan is dealing with a major researcher glut. Heidi Ledford reports.

Sabbaticals offer scientists respite and a chance at reinvention. Hannah Hoag explores the year off.

Taking time between university and graduate school to gain more research experience is time well spent. Kendall Powell uncovers a growing trend for US students.

There's more than one way to do postdoctoral research, and unconventional routes can lead to international collaboration, intellectual or personal freedom and better job prospects. Kendall Powell explores the roads less travelled.