Career Development for STEMM researchers
Last week we outlined several crucial career stages where solid mentoring can mean the difference between success and failure. Clearly for all you badasses out there, the former is preferable to the latter. Mentoring has previously been defined as ‘the process in which a more experienced person, serving as a role model, teaches, sponsors, encourages, … Read more
I’m a huge fan of mentoring for your career. The best mentors I’ve had have been direct, cut to the chase types, who aren’t afraid to tell you exactly what they think – good or bad. When I’ve been fortunate enough to engage such a supporter, I’ve often found their help can provide life-changing advice … Read more
Ever wondered what it takes to be a Badass biomedical researcher? Bet you have – otherwise you wouldn’t be reading this blog post, right? Aside from the clear need for a strong background in the fundamentals of your scientific discipline(s) of expertise (e.g. genetics, pharmacology, biochemistry, physiology etc.) and a good technical understanding of the … Read more