Who Wants to be a Scientist?

Nancy Rothwell

ISBN 10: 0521817730 / ISBN 13: 9780521817738

Published by Cambridge University Press, GB, 2002

About this Item

Scientific research is about discovering new things and applying them to improvements in life style for people and animals. But careers in science are now very demanding, requiring much more than a keen scientific mind and practical ability. If you are considering a career in research, have already embarked on your career and want to succeed, are uncertain which route to take, or advise, train or supervise scientists, this book should offer some helpful advice. It covers topics ranging from choosing a PhD or postdoctoral position, successful interviews and preparing your cv to managing your supervisor; how to give successful talks, publish high quality papers and get yourself known; and broad aspects of science which are so important today, including ethics and fraud, intellectual property and exploitation and disseminating science to the public.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Who Wants to be a Scientist?
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press, GB
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521817730
• ISBN 13: 9780521817738
• Binding: Hardback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 389 grams

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Synopsis

As careers in science have become increasingly demanding, they require much more than a keen scientific mind and practical ability. If you are considering a career in research, have already embarked on your career and want to succeed, are uncertain which route to take or advise, train or supervise scientists, this book offers some helpful advice. Nancy Rothwell, a senior scientist with extensive experience training scientists and communicating with the public, covers topics ranging from choosing a PhD or postdoctoral position, successful interviews and preparing your cv to managing your supervisor; how to give successful talks, publish high quality papers and become known within your field. Broader aspects of science which are so important today are also covered, including ethics and fraud, intellectual property and exploitation and disseminating science to the public.

About the Author

Nancy Rothwell is MRC Research Professor of Physiology, School of Biological Sciences, University of Manchester