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How to succeed as a scientist : from postdoc to professor /

"This unique, practical guide for postdoctoral researchers and graduate students explains how to build and perfect the necessary research tools and working skills to build a career in academia and beyond. It is based on successful training workshops run by the authors: first, it describes the t...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Gabrys, Barbara J.
Other Authors: Langdale, Jane A.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2012.
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Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Becoming an independent researcher: managing your time. Giving a good research talk
  • Writing a quality research paper
  • Handling scientific criticism
  • Writing grant applications
  • Tools for managing research projects
  • Is there life beyond academia?
  • Applying for a job in academia
  • Applying for an independent research fellowship
  • Thriving in your new Job: handling new roles. Learning from other people
  • Managing people
  • Building a research group 1: doctoral students
  • Building a research group 2: recruiting and supervising postdocs
  • Interacting with others
  • Designing a taught course
  • Giving a good lecture
  • Beyond lecturing
  • Mentoring
  • Managing your career: managing stress. Taking on new challenges
  • The higher education system.