Questions on Science Careers
Nov 13, 2009
The journal Science has put together a forum that discusses careers in science. They have also created a forum primer that address a number of career questions:
- As an undergraduate, what can I do to position myself for a successful research career?
- Graduate school is not working out. I am having trouble getting along with my Principal Investigator (PI) and have not produced many publications. Is it worth it for me to finish my degree?
- How do I choose a postdoctoral adviser?
- What do I need to do at a postdoctoral interview? Who should pay my interview expenses?
- Should I do an industry postdoc?
- What do I need to know when interviewing for tenure-track positions?
- I am a senior scientist considering immigrating to the USA in order to take a job in industry. What tips would you have for me?
- Do I need to do a postdoc to work in industry?
- How do I make the transition from academia to industry? (related post)
- What is available if I have a PhD in the sciences but do not wish to work at the laboratory bench?
- I would like to move to the business side of industry. Should I go to business school and get an MBA?
(Mary shares her journey as well as others)
This is not an all inclusive list of questions so take a look if you see yourself going through a transition in the near future.
