THE INDISPENSABLE GUIDE TO GETTING YOUR FIRST JOB IN ACADEMIC BIOLOGY
- NOW IT'S A WORKSHOP!
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The Chicago Guide to Landing a Job in Academic Biology leads graduate students and postdoctoral fellows through the perils and rewards of their first job search.
Written by three biologists with diverse research interests, the guide covers everything from how to pack an overnight bag without wrinkling a suit to selecting the right job to apply for in the first place. Peppered with a welcome sense of humor, the authors have taken care to make their advice useful to all areas of academic biology—from cell biology and molecular genetics to evolution and ecology. Finally, they provide tips on how applicants can tailor their approaches to different institutions from major research universities to small private colleges as well as dealing with modern-day realities of dual-career couples.
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On-Site Workshops and Consultation
The authors are available to visit your department and present an interactive workshop on the major areas covered in their book. If desired, they can also meet one-on-one with students to discuss details of their application packet or the job market. Request workshop information.
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The Authors
C. Ray Chandler and Lorne M. Wolfe are professors in the Department of Biology at Georgia Southern University. Daniel E. L. Promislow is a professor in the Department of Genetics at University of Georgia.
"Job hunting is often a traumatic
hurdle in
a young biologist’s career. The Chicago Guide to Landing a Job in
Academic Biology detraumatizes the hunt and also increases the odds
of finding a suitable academic job."
Raymond Huey, professor, Department of Biology, University of Washington
"I think this book will help a lot of people.. It is amazingly comprehensive. The authors don't assume a one-size-fits-all approach, but instead make the reader think hard about what will be the best fit for each situation, by raising the issues they raise and by discussing real life concerns."
Lynda Delph, associate chair, Department of Biology, Indiana University
