Next gen PhD : a guide to career paths in science / Melanie V. Sinche.
By: Sinche, Melanie V [author].
Material type: BookPublisher: Cambridge, Massachusetts : Harvard University Press, 2018Copyright date: ©2016 Description: xi, 260 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9780674986794 (paperback).Subject(s): Science -- Vocational guidance | Doctor of philosophy degree | Labor supply -- Effect of education onAdditional physical formats: Electronic version: Next Gen PhD : a guide to career paths in scienceDDC classification: 502.3 Also available in electronic form.Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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For decades, top scientists in colleges and universities pursued a clear path to success: enroll in a prestigious graduate program, conduct research, publish papers, complete the PhD, pursue postdoctoral work. With perseverance and a bit of luck, a tenure-track professorship awaited at the end. In today's academic job market, this scenario represents the exception. As the number of newly conferred science PhDs keeps rising, the number of tenured professorships remains stubbornly stagnant.
" Next Gen PhD: A Guide to Career Paths in Science is a practical and thorough manual for the entire career transition process, from defining personal interests and deciding on a career path all the way to day one of a new job. Written by experienced career counselor Melanie Sinche, it is geared toward postdocs and graduate students who may not have access to effective career counseling or mentorship or are not satisfied with what they have received thus far."
--Teegan A. Dellibovi-Ragheb, Science
"With its focus on PhD level scientists, this book fills a gap in job search and career information literature. It's a must-read for those contemplating or actively pursuing studies in the subject area, as well as those who provide guidance to undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars."
--Alan Farber, Library Journal (starred review)
Includes bibliographical references (pages 243-249) and index.
Part I. Getting to know yourself -- Connecting your interests to careers -- But I have no skills and other myths -- Identifying your personal values -- Part II. Getting to know the world of work -- To postdoc or not to postdoc? -- Career options for PhDs in science -- Strategies for exploring careers and building experience -- Networking effectively to uncover opportunities -- Part III. Getting started on your job search -- Crafting your individual development plan -- Assembling your application materials and applying for jobs -- Interviewing and negotiating tactics -- Conclusion: Making a successful transition.
An upper-level degree is a prized asset in the eyes of many employers, and nonfaculty careers once considered Plan B are now preferred by the majority of science degree holders. Melanie Sinche profiles science PhDs across a wide range of disciplines who share proven strategies for landing a rewarding occupation inside or outside the university.-- Provided by publisher.
Also available in electronic form.