A PhD Is Not Enough!: A Guide to Survival in ScienceReadHowYouWant.com, 2011 - 148 Seiten A Ph.D. Is Not Enough! is required reading for anyone thinking of applying to graduate school or entering the science job market. Focusing on critical survival skills, it offers sound advice on selecting a thesis or postdoctoral adviser; choosing among research jobs in academia, government laboratories, and industry; and defining a research program. This new edition features updates throughout and a new chapter reflecting today's rapidly changing world. |
Inhalt
Do You See Yourself in This Picture? | 1 |
Advice from a Dinosaur? | 17 |
Important Choices | 23 |
Giving Talks | 34 |
Writing Papers | 46 |
From Here to Tenure | 61 |
Job Interviews | 80 |
Getting Funded | 93 |
Establishing a Research Program | 106 |
A Survival Checklist | 119 |
Afterthoughts | 125 |
Readers Suggestions Are Welcome | 127 |
Back Cover Material | 128 |
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