Effective Scientist - A Handy Guide to a Successful Academic Career

A how-to guide to mastering the skills you need to navigate the murky waters of an academic science career effectively.

List of contents

Preface; 1. What is an 'effective' scientist?; 2. Become a great writer; 3. Me time; 4. Writing a scientific paper; 5. Sticky subject of authorship; 6. Where and what to publish; 7. The publishing battle; 8. Reviewing scientific papers; 9. Constructive editing; 10. Fear not the numbers; 11. Keeping track of your data; 12. Money; 13. Running a lab; 14. Making new scientists; 15. Human diversity; 16. Splitting your time; 17. Work-life balance; 18. Managing stress; 19. Give good talk; 20. Getting the most out of conferences; 21. Science for the masses; 22. Dealing with the media; 23. 'Useful' science; 24. Evidence-based advocacy; 25. Trials, tribulations and triumphs; References.

About the author

Corey J. A. Bradshaw is the Matthew Flinders Fellow in Global Ecology at Flinders University of South Australia. He has published over 260 peer-reviewed scientific articles, nine book chapters and three books, in addition to his research being regularly featured in Australian and international media.René Campbell is a self-taught professional visual artist and marine ecologist based in Adelaide, South Australia. Her illustrations include the use of traditional and digital media, with animals, nature, science and even fantasy as common themes. Her professional work includes illustrations for science brochures, presentations and manuscripts, logos and marketing designs for various laboratories, and personalised commissions for a range of clients both in-and-out of science. Since starting her Ph.D. in 2016, René has started to combine her passions in art and science and looks forward to working in the growing field of science communication.

Summary

To be effective, today's young scientists need to apply their research outside their specialty, but the skills needed to do this well are rarely taught at university. Written specifically for early career-scientists, this step-by-step guide will help readers develop these skills, maximising the chance of a successful and effective career.

Product details

• Authors: Corey J a Bradshaw, Corey J. A. Bradshaw, Corey J. A. (Flinders University of Sout Bradshaw, Corey J. A. (Flinders University of South Australia) Bradshaw, Bradshaw Corey J. A.
• Assisted by: Ren' Campbell (Illustration), Rene Campbell (Illustration), René Campbell (Illustration), Rene (Flinders University of South Australia) Campbell (Illustration), Renee (Flinders University of South Australia) Campbell (Illustration)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.03.2018
• EAN: 9781107171473
• ISBN: 978-1-107-17147-3
• No. of pages: 288
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Ecology; Science: general issues, SCIENCE / General, EDUCATION / Professional Development, Education / Teaching, universities, Higher education, tertiary education