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Career Advice for Researchers
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
To be a successful researcher, it is imperative that you make optimum use of the time available to you. Effective time-management not only helps avoid the last-minute…
- Kakoli Majumder
- December 5, 2019
With universities closed, no lab work, and conferences cancelled, many researchers are unable to make headway with their research. This article provides some tips on…
- Kakoli Majumder
- April 2, 2020
This is a series of short articles dedicated to several aspects of how a foreign researcher can plan a successful postdoctoral experience in the United States.
- Emma Perez-Costas
- February 19, 2015
Once you have planned your roadmap for postdoc abroad, you need to find a suitable laboratory to achieve your goals. This post provides useful tips on how to look out…
- Emma Perez-Costas
- February 27, 2015
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 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
In this post, guest author Fouzia Nawaz talks about the concept of academic resilience and what it means in the academic research and publishing world. She also shares…
- Fouzia Nawaz
- June 25, 2018
Choosing to pursue a PhD or postdoc requires you to make a huge investment. During your program, you invest your time, money, and dreams into doing something you love…
- Jayashree Rajagopalan
- March 31, 2016
Science magazines such as Scientific American and New Scientist do not have impact factors; yet, the impact of publishing an article in these magazines can be far…
- Yateendra Joshi
- March 7, 2014