Academic scientists at work: Navigating the biomedical research career

Boss & Eckert, Jeremy / Susan

ISBN 10: 030647493X / ISBN 13: 9780306474934

Published by Springer, New York, 2003

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Size: Octavo (standard book size). 248 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. No foxing in this copy. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Science & Technology; Education. ISBN: 030647493X. ISBN/EAN: 9780306474934. Dewey Code: 502.3 21. All our pictures shown here are of the actual item, not stock photos. Inventory No: RB16820. For further info on this title, click on the "Contact Seller" button within this listing. We will try to reply within 24 hours. Otherwise you can order right now (inclusive of shipping options) from the "Add to Basket" button to the right.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Academic scientists at work: Navigating the biomedical research career
• Publisher: Springer, New York
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 030647493X
• ISBN 13: 9780306474934
• Binding: Softcover
• Edition: Later Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket
• Seller catalogs:
  • Science & Technology

About this title

Synopsis

Academic Scientists at Work guides the scientist on the journey from the end of a postdoctoral career to the point of promotion to Associate Professor.
The book includes valuable advice on:

-Choosing and getting your ideal academic job;
-Setting up and effectively managing the lab;
-Obtaining funds;
-Teaching and mentoring;
-The promotion and tenure process.

Also offered are template worksheets and point-by-point instructions on how to complete them, with downloadable blank worksheet versions contained in the accompanying CD-ROM. Included are six database program files that can be used to help the reader organize his/her laboratory specific reagents.

Academic Scientists at Work is a valuable resource for the Career Scientist who demands and expects the best.

About the Author

Jeremy M. Boss's career spans scholarship, teaching, and service. As author of more than 70 published research articles, Dr. Boss has taught in a variety of immunology and genetics related graduate school courses, served on 65 PhD thesis committees, and is currently course director for an immunology graduate course. Dr. Boss joined the faculty of Emory University School of Medicine, Department of Microbiology & Immunology in 1986, where he has been a Professor since 1997. Susan H. Eckert received her doctorate in Higher Education Policy from Georgia State University in 1995. The focus of Dr. Eckert's research was leadership issues that affect medical school basic science departments in research intensive universities. Dr. Eckert is currently the Associate Dean for Finance and Research Administration at the Emory University School of Nursing.