Bradshaw C.J.A., Campbell R. The Effective Scientist: A Handy Guide to a Successful Academic Career

Cambridge Univ Press, 2018. — 290 p. — ISBN13: 9781316620854.Эффективный Ученый: Удобный Справочник по Успешной Академической КарьереWhat is an effective scientist? One who is successful by quantifiable standards, with many publications, citations, and students supervised? Yes, but there is much more. Truly effective scientists need to have influence beyond academia, usefully applying and marketing their research to non-scientists. This book therefore takes an all-encompassing approach to improving the scientist's career. It begins by focusing on writing and publishing - a scientist's most important weapon in the academic arsenal. Part two covers the numerical and financial aspects of being an effective scientist, and Part three focuses on running a lab effectively. The book concludes by discussing the more entertaining and philosophical aspects of being an effective scientist. Little of this material is taught in university, but developing these skills is vital to maximize the chance of being effective. Written by a scientist for scientists, this practical and entertaining book is a must-read for every early career-scientist, regardless of specialty.What Is an ‘Effective’ Scientist?
Writing and Publishing
Become a Great Writer
Me Time
Writing a Scientific Paper
Sticky Subject of Authorship
Where and What to Publish
The Publishing Battle
Reviewing Scientific Papers
Constructive Editing
The Numbers
Fear Not the Numbers
Keeping Track of Your Data
Money
Good Lab Practice
Running a Lab
Making New Scientists
Diversity
Your Time
Work–Life Balance
Managing Stress
The Fun Stuff
Give Good Talk
Getting the Most Out of Conferences
Science for the Masses
Dealing with the Media
What It All Means
Useful’ Science
Evidence-Based Advocacy
Trials, Tribulations, and Triumphs