Full Description
Planning for a Career in Biomedical and Life Sciences:Learn to Navigate a Tough Research Culture by Harnessing the Power of Career Building, Second Edition, presents useful information, insights and tips to those pursuing a career in the biomedical and life sciences. The book focuses on making educated choices during schooling, training, and the job search in both the academic and non-academic sectors. The book's premise lies in the notion that if users understand the full path of a career in either the biomedical or life science fields, they can proactively plan their career, recognize any opportunities that present themselves, and be well prepared to address important aspects of their own professional development.Topics include choosing a training path, selecting the best supervisor/mentor, and negotiating a job offer. Updates to this edition include an outline of core competencies to achieve success, how to build soft skills and tailor them to specific job opportunities, and how to increase collaborations across disciplines. Additionally, coverage on issues around diversity, health, wellness and work/life balance are expanded. This book is a valuable resource for undergraduate, graduate, medical and postdoctoral students in the biomedical and life sciences, as well as academic faculty and advisors.
Contents
1. Inspired by Life Sciences2. Your Dynamic Training Path3. Your Undergraduate Studies4. How to Select the Best Graduate Program for Your Needs5. Life in the Research Laboratory6. Post Graduate Studies: Preparing to Launch7. Your First Job; Choosing Well in Academia8. Your Next Ten Years; Tenure and Promotion9. The Institutional Challenge to Train and Support Academic Biomedical Scientists10. Into the Future: So You Want to be an Academic Leader11. Your First Job: Preparing and Choosing Well for Non-Academic CareersAppendix: Questions and Answers on Important Planning and Career Issues
