how to build a long lasting and satisfying career in science

zen and the art of scientific career maintenancemilka kostic, phdeditor, cell press

power of self-reflection

from “Girl before a mirror”, Pablo Picasso, MoMA collection

http://myidp.sciencecareers.org/Home/

well-trodden career path

PI in a research-intensive institutionresearch in industry

combined research and teaching careersresearch staff in a research-intensive institution

teaching-intensive careers in academia

science writing, publishing & editingintellectual property & law

science policy & regulatory affairs research administration

business of science & entrepreneurship

the road less travelled

where to find help?your advisoryour mentoryour network of contactsyour institutionyour alumni organization your scientific societyyour professional organization

smart

specific measurable actionable realistic time-based

best kinds of goals are:

strengthswhat am I good at?

weaknesseswhat do I need help

with?

opportunitieswhat can I offer that

others need?

threatswhat’s your

competition up to?

personal swot

internal

external

scientific publishing without tears?

it’s not a myth, it exists!!!

best papers have one bold idea

best papers are built on quality data &

ethical research practices

best scientific writing is simple yet engaging

best data visualization is accurate yet well designed

target the right journal

remember that peer review is a collaboration

keep reading and writing

talk about your science

Milka Kostic, Ph.D.Senior Editor, Structure and Cell Chemical Biology

Editor, Cell CrossTalkCell Press

Email: mkostic@cell.com

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