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A postdoc position is often looked upon as a stepping stone to a tenure track faculty position. But a postdoc also involves a unique set of challenges which…
- Kakoli Majumder
- April 13, 2016
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Presenting at an academic conference is an opportunity that most young researchers look forward to. However, addressing a large audience can make you feel nervous, at…
- Kakoli Majumder
- October 12, 2016
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Have you often wondered how your research activities and achievements can be distinguished from those of other researchers with similar names? If your name appears as …
- Clarinda Cerejo
- October 16, 2013
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A poster presentation is the perfect opportunity for you to highlight the importance of your research for people attending the conference. Posters are like billboards…
- Clarinda Cerejo
- October 16, 2013
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Having a good academic CV is the first and perhaps most crucial step towards getting started on your career path after your PhD. Most often, the CV is the door that…
- Kakoli Majumder
- April 7, 2016
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In the pursuit of success in academia, early career researchers look out for opportunities to showcase their skills. One way to do this is by peer reviewing. How can…
- Sneha Kulkarni
- September 24, 2016
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The number of publications to a researcher’s credit seems to matter more than the quality of the work done. How did the publishing industry get to this point? How can…
- Clarinda Cerejo
- November 1, 2013
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Peer reviewing a scientific manuscript can be a difficult task for first time reviewers. This article lists the main responsibilities of a peer reviewer, explains how a…
- Kakoli Majumder
- November 24, 2015
- 30k views
The process for an academic interview is quite different from a regular interview. This post explains what an academic interview is like and provides some tips on how…
- Kakoli Majumder
- April 8, 2016
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In addition to predatory journals and publishers, researchers now need to be wary of predatory conferences as well. But how does one know if a conference is legitimate…
- Mohamad Mostafa
- October 25, 2017
- 28.4k views