Researchers Career Toolkit: Grants, publication tips and applying for your next post
Introduction
As an early career researcher, you need to balance your core role of undertaking research with writing publications, applying for grants, teaching commitments and looking for your next research post, to ensure success. We’ve put together a toolkit of articles to help, with tips and advice to help excel in each of these latter areas.
CV writing for research posts: Do’s, don’ts and practical pointers
There are a number of differences between preparing a CV, (sometimes known as a resumé), for a research-based post in academia or industry, versus conventional roles. We’ll explore some key distinctions and common universal principles to put into practice, in your preparation.
To teach or not to teach? Tips and insights on how to combine lecturing and research well
As an academic, the joint commitments of teaching and research can often feel at odds with one another. So how do you balance the two? What are the pros and cons of a role with little or no teaching responsibility? Can teaching enhance your career and also, serve to benefit your research? We answer these questions, with insights from Senior Lecturer, Dr. Hannah Batchelor.
Clarity and Impact: Key Tips for Writing a Good Scientific Paper
As an early career researcher, writing your first few papers in a scientific journal can seem like a daunting task. How do you balance writing for your highly specialised peers, with serving the needs of a wider scientific audience? Your first publications are critical to the next stage of your career so, how can you ensure your paper is distinct and gets noticed?
In this article, we provide pointers for writing some significant sections of your paper
How to write a good research funding application
Grant writing for research funding can be a difficult and time-consuming task, but one that underpins your academic success. We’ve put together some useful pointers and advice to help you with the application process.
Summary
Successful researchers need to excel in publishing, grant writing, job applications and — if they’re included in the role — lecturing duties. Ensuring you dedicate enough time and preparation to these, combined with a critical ability to network and communicate with your peers, are fundamental to advancing your career.