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For many, postdoctoral life coincides with taking on new personal responsibilities that may include starting a family, buying a house, or paying off student loans. A…
- Dr. Shivanee Shah
- February 22, 2018
The postdoctoral period is the springboard for an early career researcher before plunging into the independent scientific career. Therefore, finding the right mentor is…
- Dr. Dhriti Bhattacharyya
- January 11, 2018
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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
Discussions about peer review usually revolve around incentivizing peer review, acknowledging reviewers, and making their contribution count. But isn’t being a peer…
- Sneha Kulkarni
- September 22, 2016
Jon Tennant completed his PhD from the Department of Earth Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. His research focused on patterns of biodiversity and…
- Jayashree Rajagopalan
- July 5, 2016
The academic job market is extremely competitive. You will have to stay ahead of the curve to be able to get a foothold in academia. This post will share tips to help…
- Kakoli Majumder
- April 15, 2016
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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 many PhD…
- Kakoli Majumder
- April 13, 2016
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If you are aspiring to pursue your PhD in the US, this post is just what you need. Navigating the PhD is challenging in itself, and when you have to pursue a PhD abroad,…
- Dr. Nirupama Shridhar
- April 11, 2016
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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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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