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Saez I, Berry AS, Elie JE, Santacruz SR. Making the jump: Expert guidance on transitioning to academic independence. Eur J Neurosci 2019; 51:1515-1525. [PMID: 31199533 DOI: 10.1111/ejn.14484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2019] [Revised: 05/10/2019] [Accepted: 05/29/2019] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
Abstract
Obtaining a position as an independent investigator is a daunting prospect, and often requires skill sets that are not emphasized during graduate or postdoctoral training. Here, we present insight from a seminar series designed to guide young researchers looking to "make the jump", covering the fundamental steps of the job search (preparation of an application package, Skype/remote interview, campus visit, and negotiations). We summarize the many useful insights distilled throughout these roundtable sessions with the goal of providing information and guidance to a broader community of researchers on the best way to prepare for and tackle the faculty job market.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ignacio Saez
- Helen Wills Neuroscience Institute, University of California, Berkeley, California, USA.,Haas Business School, University of California, Berkeley, California, USA.,Department of Neurological Surgery, University of California, Davis, California, USA
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- Helen Wills Neuroscience Institute, University of California, Berkeley, California, USA.,Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, Berkeley, California, USA
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- Helen Wills Neuroscience Institute, University of California, Berkeley, California, USA.,Department of Bioengineering, University of California, Berkeley, California, USA
| | - Samantha R Santacruz
- Helen Wills Neuroscience Institute, University of California, Berkeley, California, USA.,Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences, University of California, Berkeley, California, USA.,Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Texas, Austin, Texas, USA
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