Our Obsession with Tenure
Inga Chira, PhD, CFP®
Chasing tenure translates into a life people outside the academic do not understand. I am often amazed by the importance professors place on their tenure above their families, their sanity, …
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The Benefits of Flying Solo
Cristina Espinosa-Diez, PhD
For the past three years, I went to all the meetings and conferences by myself. Here's why flying solo can be good for you, too.
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Not that Kind of Job Applicant: Tales of Self-Discovery in the Job Application Process
Pipette Protagonist, PhD
Spoiler: There are more jobs out there than you think.
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You Can’t Always Get What You Want, But It’s Worth a Try
The Edge for Scholars
Ready to get your first job? Not sure how to best advocate for yourself while still being reasonable? Here are a few tips.
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Not that Kind of Visit: Tales of Preparation for Your First Interview
Pipette Protagonist, PhD
Spoiler: Reduce interview stress through preparation.
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Not that Kind of Conference: Attending Clinical Conferences as a PhD
Pipette Protagonist, PhD
Spoiler: It’s not for you, but you should go anyway.
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Have Pump, Will Travel
Aimee Edgeworth
What every breastfeeding and pumping mom needs to know BEFORE attending a conference.
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Not that Kind of Decision: Tales of Debating a Pre-Tenure Switch
Pipette Protagonist, PhD
Spoiler: Institutions do not love you.
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When the hired becomes the hirer: Hiring tips for new group leaders
Christina Termini, PhD
Here, I share some tips and tricks for new group leaders to consider when building their research team. My recent lessons learned.
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Dr. Stephen Korn on NINDS Workforce Development
Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.
A storified version of Dr Stephen Korn's talk at Vanderbilt on Workforce Development. Excellent pointers on grantsmanship, new funding mechanisms for trainees and more!
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