Academic Scientists at Work

Includes advice on: choosing and getting your ideal academic job; setting up and effectively managing the lab; obtaining funds; teaching and mentoring; the promotion and tenure process. Also offered are template worksheets and instructions on how to complete them, with downloadable blank worksheet versions contained in the accompanying CD-ROM.

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"Academic Scientists at Work" guides the scientist on the journey from the end of a postdoctoral career to the point of promotion to Associate Professor. The book includes valuable advice on: Choosing and getting your ideal academic job; Setting up and effectively managing the lab; Obtaining funds; Teaching and mentoring; and, The promotion and tenure process. It also offers template worksheets and point-by-point instructions on how to complete them, with downloadable blank worksheet versions contained in the accompanying CD-ROM. It includes six database program files that can be used to help the reader organize his/her laboratory specific reagents. "Academic Scientists at Work" is a valuable resource for the Career Scientist who demands and expects the best.