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How do I choose a principal investigator for my next postdoc?

A computer scientist is struggling to trust their postdoctoral research adviser after negative experiences with the previous two. How do you find one that’s right for you?
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  1. Nikki Forrester

    1. Nikki Forrester is a science journalist based in Davis, West Virginia.

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Nature 642, 1107-1108 (2025)

doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-025-01493-2

This is part of a series in Nature in which we share advice on career issues faced by readers. Have a problem? E-mail us at naturecareerseditor@nature.com

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