Book description
Career Planning for Research Bioscientists is an essential
careers guide for bioscience doctoral students and postdoctoral
researchers. It contains a wealth of information and resources
specifically targeted at research bioscientists, with practical
strategies to enhance career success in an increasingly competitive
job market. Advice on how to write a winning CV together with examples
adapted for different jobs is presented, as well as practical
exercises to assist with skills analysis and decision making.
Profiles of PhD-qualified bioscienstists in a range of professions
including academic research, industry, science communication,
management and consultancy provide valuable insights into how others
have managed their careers, and tactics such as networking and using
social media demonstrate how new opportunities can be discovered. The
content of this book is aimed primarily at research bioscientists,
however much of the advice and information will be a useful reference
for other students and researchers looking for an effective career
planning strategy.
A companion website with additional resources is available at www.
wiley. com/go/blackford/careerplanning and you can visit Sarah
Blackford's blog at www.
biosciencecareers. org for more information.
Sarah Blackford is the Head of Education and Public Affairs of a
large international bioscience learned society. With a Master's degree
in careers guidance in Higher Education and a background in bioscience
research, scientific publishing and university careers advisory work,
Sarah is uniquely qualified to support research bioscientists with
their career planning and management. For over a decade, she has been
delivering talks and career workshops in university departments and at
international scientific meetings and career events, as well as
providing individual career coaching to students and postdoctoral researchers.
