Gabrys B.J., Langdale J.A. How to Succeed as a Scientist: From Postdoc to Professor

Cambridge University Press, 2012. — 211 p.This unique, practical guide for postdoctoral researchers and senior graduate students explains, stage by stage, how to gain the necessary research tools and working skills to build a career in academia and beyond. The book is based on a series of successful training workshops run by the authors, and is enriched by their extensive interdisciplinary experience as working scientists.
Discusses the tools needed to become an independent researcher, from writing papers and grant applications, to applying for jobs and research fellowships.
Introduces skills required as an academic, including managing and interacting with others, designing a taught course and giving a good lecture.
Concludes with a section on managing your career, explaining how to handle stress, approach new challenges and understand the higher education system.
Packed with helpful features encouraging readers to apply the theory to their individual situation, the book is also illustrated throughout with real-world case studies that enable readers to learn from the experiences of others. It is a vital handbook for all those wanting to pursue a successful academic career in the sciences.