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Life and Research

A Survival Guide for Early-Career Biomedical Scientists
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Life and Research offers essential guidance for early-career biomedical scientists navigating the challenges of research labs. Authors Paris H. Grey and David G. Oppenheimer, both experienced lab professionals, share practical strategies such as building mentoring networks, practising self-care, managing projects, and making the most of conferences and social media. This approachable guide encourages scientists to avoid burnout and thrive personally and professionally throughout their lab careers.
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Ideal for graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and staff scientists in biomedical fields seeking practical advice on lab life, project management, and professional development while maintaining personal well-being.

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Life in a research lab can be daunting, especially for early-career scientists. Personal and professional hurdles abound in bench research, and this book by two seasoned lab professionals is here to help graduate students, postdocs, and staff scientists recognise stumbling blocks and avoid common pitfalls.

Building and maintaining a mentoring network, practising self-care, and having a life outside of the lab, understanding that what works perfectly for a lab mate might not work for youβ€”these are just a few of the strategies that lab manager and molecular biologist Paris H. Grey and PI and geneticist David G. Oppenheimer wished they had implemented far sooner in their careers. They also offer practical advice on managing research projects, sharing your work on social media, and attending conferences. Above all, they coach early-career scientists to avoid burnout and make the most of every lab experience to grow and learn.

Life and Research is an essential guide for anyone looking to navigate the complexities of a scientific career with wisdom and insight.

Series: Chicago Guides to Academic Life

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Praised as both a survival guide and a motivational companion, Life and Research is hailed for its honest, compassionate mentoring tone. Reviewers commend its honest discussion of work-life balance, mentorship, and managing the pressures of research life. It is seen as a much-needed resource that would have eased the frustrations and loneliness often experienced in graduate school.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780226822099

Publisher: The University of Chicago Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 October 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: University of Chicago Press

Edition: 1

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 367g

Pages: 264

About the Author

Paris H. Grey is a writer, molecular biologist, and lab mentor. She has written articles on strategies for early-career researchers in Nature, Lab Manager, and Science.

David G. Oppenheimer is an associate professor of biology at the University of Florida. His research program focuses on the proteins that control cytoskeleton dynamics and how this influences plant cell shape.

Together, they created UndergradInTheLab.com to help researchers navigate the hidden curriculum in STEMM research and to help mentors address emerging issues before small matters turn into big problems. They are also coauthors of Getting In.

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