Academic Careers

The Science of Self-promotion

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The Importance of Self-Promotion It’s no big secret that the job market for scientists these days is highly competitive. Whether you want to: Land that tenured academic post Get your foot into industry Win a starter grant Secure a fully-funded studentship …The competition is so fierce that when it comes to your career, you cannot … Read more

Anchor Your Career to Your Values

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Let’s start with a big question: How clear are you about the next job you’re looking for? Perhaps your heart is set on landing that tenured academic post. Or perhaps a research-based career outside of academia excites you more. Or maybe you’ve come up with a combination of preferred occupations where you can put your … Read more

Diversity Promotes your Career

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Happy new year! I recently stumbled across a new initiative that I thought you might be interested in; a non-for-profit focusing on improving diversity in science: The Royal Society and The University of Westminster have provided a business case that demonstrates diversity is essential for delivering excellence in science. The study found that career progression … Read more