Science Alliance

Science Alliance Webinars

(NYAS/Science Alliance membership required for access)
- Bench Marks: Creating a Rewarding Professional Life in Scientific Research
  
  A Nobel laureate and new author, Doherty shares candid views on communication, collaboration, and career paths.
- How to Shine at Scientific Meetings
  
  Video and meeting report on making attendance at professional meetings rewarding.
- Publish or Perish How to Get Your Work into a Major Journal
  
  What makes a top-tier journal article? A panel of editors explains what they look for, and offers advice on how to improve your chances of being published.
- Tenure Track Tactics: Landing the Career Job
  
  Only 20% of newly minted PhDs get a coveted career-track academic position. To make the cut you need to plan ahead, write a solid application, and perform well during your campus visit.
Recommended Websites

Whether looking for a postdoc or faculty, research or administrative position, here are a few sites that are worth a look
- The Chronicle of Higher Education Chronicle Careers
  
  News and resources for higher education in the USA
- National Postdoctoral Association
  
  If you are a considering doing a postdoc or if you are one, this organization has good resources and information to help you choose and make the most out of your postdoc experience
- New York Postdocs
  
  Established in summer 2009 with the goal to pool information relevant to postdoctoral researchers and their families in the greater New York City area, as well as to promote inter-institutional connections.
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (USA)
  
  Lisitng of job openings for faculty and staff at HERC member institions. Allows dual career searches and a regional focus
- Inside Higher Ed
  
  News and resources focused on higher education in the USA
- vitae (UK)
  
  A national organization in the UK dedicated to the career development of academic researchers
Additional References
- Alternative Career Routes in the Ivory Tower
- Bridges to Independence: Fostering the Independence of New Investigators in Biomedical Research
  
  NIH-funded report from the National Academies of Sciences
- Building a Sustainable Career in Science
  
  Establishing a successful academic career in the age of 'big science'. Summary of thoughts and ideas that arose from a roundatble discussion and survey of postdocs and faculty at Rockefeller U.
- Entering Mentoring: A Seminar to Train a New Generation of Scientists
  
  Detailed guide on how to develop a mentoring seminar at your institution.
- The Evolving Postdoctoral Experience
  
  Article from Science Careers discussing results from their survey of postdoctoral supervisors in 2009.
- Inside the NIH Grant Review Process
  
  A video that helps demystify the process of peer review at NIH
- Making the Right Moves: A Practical Guide to Scientific Management for Postdocs and New Faculty
  
  Based on courses held in 2002 and 2005 by the Burroughs Wellcome Fund and HHMI, this book is a collection of practical advice and experiences from seasoned biomedical investigators.
- NIH-NIGMS Workshop for Postdocs Transitioning Into Independent Positions
  
  A collection of videos from a 2-day workshop covering all steps from applying for positions to establishing a lab, and everything in between.

Careers in Academe

Science Alliance Webinars

Recommended Websites

Additional References