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PLoS Computational Biology: Ten Simple Rules for Selecting a Postdoctoral Position
- "You are a PhD candidate and your thesis defense is already in sight. You have decided you would like to continue with a postdoctoral position rather than moving into industry as the next step in your career (that decision should be the subject of another Ten Simple Rules). Further, you already have ideas for the type of research you wish to pursue and perhaps some ideas for specific projects. Here are ten simple rules to help you make the best decisions on a research project and the laboratory in which to carry it out."
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The "Right" Postdoc Mentor
- by Robert J. Dooling. "What should a new trainee look for in identifying a postdoc mentor?"
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Going In With Eyes Open
- "A checklist of questions has been written by the International Postdoctoral Committee (IPC) of the NPA to aid prospective postdocs in search of positions that will give them a fulfilling experience. By reading through these questions, by understanding the reasoning behind them, and by finding out the answers that are important for you, you will develop a much clearer idea of what a particular postdoctoral position has to offer. We hope that this checklist will empower those considering a postdoc, especially international candidates who are not acquainted with the US system, to find appointments that suit his/her needs."
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Finding the Perfect Postdoc for You
- Advice from Carol Manahan. "Since finding a good postdoctoral position (postdoc) is vital for your career aspirations, you should approach the postdoc search professionally. I would like to share with you what I have learned, defining 12 steps that I used to find my perfect postdoc position."
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Know how to beat the odds
- New Scientist, March, 2006. "An aspiring postdoctoral scholar could be forgiven for feeling some anxiety about the next few years of their career. Open any science magazine and you'll be told that life as a postdoc can be fraught with perils such as low pay, few benefits and, worst of all, a lack of career prospects. It doesn't have to be like that. If you know how to navigate the system, you can emerge with the skills needed to progress to the next stage."
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Advice on Choosing a Successful Post-doctoral Position
- ASCB Women in Cell Biology. "Choosing the right post-doctoral position can be one of the most important decisions of a scientist's professional life. But some post-docs are unhappily surprised to discover that their chosen lab seems to be totally different when they arrive than it did the day they interviewed. How can a prospective post-doc make a solid choice that is good for her or him and good for the lab?"
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Plan for a Positive Postdoc
- NatureJobs, April 27, 2005. Something you can do to improve the odds you will have a positive postdoctoral experience.
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Postdoc Survival Skills
- Paige Gordon, Chronicle Careers. " As I've circled around the tracks of multiple fellowships in the social sciences, I've picked up some insights. For anyone embarking upon a similar path, I humbly offer the following lessons on the postdoctoral race "
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In Pursuit of a Postdoc
- Chronicle Careers, Dec 14, 2004. " My mentors have told me that as a postdoc candidate, I will be a 'slam-dunk.' However, my early experiences searching for an appointment have suggested otherwise. "
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From industry to academia - Naturejobs 20 May 2004)
- A postdoc stint in industry can mean better pay and superior facilities. But will doing such a fellowship jeopardize your academic aspirations? Beth Martin investigates.
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Stacking the deck - Naturejobs Postdocs & Students | 17th April 2003 |
- Without doing the homework, choosing a postdoc position is a bit like picking a playing card at random. Karen Kreeger advises on how to come up trumps.
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Location, Location, Location - Naturejobs Feb 13 2003
- When a postdoc has a choice about where to go for a fellowship, how much do non-scientific factors like cost of living weigh on the final decision?
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Frequently Asked Questions from sci.research.careers
- The collected wisdom of sci.research.careers on going to graduate school, doing a postdoc, and alternative careers.
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Getting into good company, Naturejobs 25th April 2002
- New PhDs used to approach industrial postdoctorates with some trepidation. Such positions had a reputation for allowing little, if any, publication. PhDs who accepted them felt that they were sealing off their options of any future academic career. But although these issues warrant consideration, they are not true in every case.
