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Withdrawal Symptoms
As a new PI what advice is likely to be of assistance? Eight of us old hands were recently asked by the THE to write some words of wisdom, which newly-minted PI’s may or may not have found useful. Their … Continue reading
Posted in Research, Science Culture
Tagged advice, early career researchers, mentoring, Principal Investigator
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Failure in Real Life
Before my university term starts, I have two dates towards the end of September to talk to young women. One of these is directed at girls of school age, the other women at PhD level, to try to encourage them … Continue reading
Posted in Communicating Science, Science Culture
Tagged CV, outreach, school children, Stuart Firestein
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Flexible Working or Never Switched Off?
A number of years ago I noticed that the secretary to the committee I was chairing was regularly sending me emails late at night. Concerned the organisation was overloading the woman so that she could only catch up by working … Continue reading
Still Feeling like an Impostor?
It’s that feeling you get when your PhD supervisor asks you to give your first conference presentation. Or, at a later career stage, when someone suggests you apply for a fellowship. That feeling they must have got it wrong, you’re … Continue reading
Posted in Communicating Science, Science Culture
Tagged Hugh Kearns, Im[pstor syndrome, Stuart Higgins
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Playing to Your Strengths
With many fresh graduates on the market seeking jobs, the Independent recently ran an article on interview tips. They were at the basic level. Fair enough for those people who’ve never had to endure such an experience before: be on … Continue reading
Posted in Science Culture
Tagged Careers, interview panels, job interviews
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