A PhD Is Not Enough!: A Guide to Survival in ScienceA Ph.D. Is Not Enough! is required reading for anyone thinking of applying to graduate school or entering the science job market. Focusing on critical survival skills, it offers sound advice on selecting a thesis or postdoctoral adviser; choosing among research jobs in academia, government laboratories, and industry; and defining a research program. This new edition features updates throughout and a new chapter reflecting today's rapidly changing world. |
Contents
Do You See Yourself in This Picture? | 1 |
Advice from a Dinosaur? | 17 |
Important Choices | 23 |
Giving Talks | 34 |
Writing Papers | 46 |
From Here to Tenure | 61 |
Job Interviews | 80 |
Getting Funded | 93 |
Establishing a Research Program | 106 |
A Survival Checklist | 119 |
Afterthoughts | 125 |
Readers Suggestions Are Welcome | 127 |
Back Cover Material | 128 |
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