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Navigating an Academic Career: A Brief Guide for PhD Students, Postdocs, and New Faculty

Jeffrey J. McDonnell · ISBN 9781119642107
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Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
Author(s) Jeffrey J. McDonnell
Edition 1
Published 9th December 2019
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Demystifies the academic career path with practical advice


With the number of people being awarded PhDs growing far more rapidly than the supply of academic jobs, those at an early-career stage must think strategically in order to be competitive and successful.


Navigating an Academic Career: A Brief Guide for PhD students, Post docs, and New Faculty is a concise and conversational manual that guides readers through starting their academic journey, surviving the demands of their first academic position, and thriving in academia and beyond.


Volume highlights include:



  • Firsthand perspective on the characteristics of a successful academic

  • Guidance on interviewing, negotiating, branding, and other essential soft skills

  • Tips for effective time management and writing high-impact research papers

  • Insights into developing leadership skills and mentoring others


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