When you pursue an academic career in the sciences, you sign up for a great deal of hard work. You will have less free time and, at least in my case, interact less with nonscientists. Therefore, it is not surprising that the partners of many young scientists are often also scientists. Couples with similar research interests may meet during their undergraduate or doctoral studies. But what happens to these couples when it's time for them to move on and find postdoctoral or faculty positions?
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