Make Your Application Memorable
19/11/10 02:12 Filed in: GenomeWeb Daily Scan
Submitted by S. Pelech - Kinexus on Fri, 11/19/2010 - 02:12.
While preparation of a well-crafted application package for a faculty research position is critical, applicants must also suitably prepare themselves well in advance for such an undertaking. If the applicant does not have the requisite training with clear evidence of research, teaching and management ability, then he or she should acquire such capabilities first. The applicant's publication record will carry the most weight, and it is not desirable that these arise primarily from work with a single mentor. The post-doctoral experience provides the best opportunity to acquire these vital skills. Four to five years of post-doctoral training is the minimum that I would recommend in view of the challenges in successfully running a laboratory as an independent investigator.
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While preparation of a well-crafted application package for a faculty research position is critical, applicants must also suitably prepare themselves well in advance for such an undertaking. If the applicant does not have the requisite training with clear evidence of research, teaching and management ability, then he or she should acquire such capabilities first. The applicant's publication record will carry the most weight, and it is not desirable that these arise primarily from work with a single mentor. The post-doctoral experience provides the best opportunity to acquire these vital skills. Four to five years of post-doctoral training is the minimum that I would recommend in view of the challenges in successfully running a laboratory as an independent investigator.
Link to the original blog post.