Navigating An Academic Career: A Brief Guide For Phd Students, Postdocs, And New Faculty Av Jeffrey J. Mcdonnell

<p><b>Demystifies the academic career path with practical advice</b></p><p>With the number of people being awarded PhDs growing far more rapidly than the supply of academic jobs, those at an early-career stage must think strategically in order to be competitive and successful.</p><p><i>Navigating an Academic Career: A Brief Guide for PhD students, Post docs, and New Faculty </i>is a concise and conversational manual that guides readers through starting their academic journey, surviving the demands of their first academic position, and thriving in academia and beyond.</p><p>Volume highlights include:</p><ul><li>Firsthand perspective on the characteristics of a successful academic</li><li>Guidance on interviewing, negotiating, branding, and other essential soft skills</li><li>Tips for effective time management and writing high-impact research papers</li><li>Insights into developing leadership skills and mentoring others</li></ul><p>The American Geophysical Union promotes discovery in Ear