Building a research career

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Ludlow Christy L
Group Author: Kent Raymond D
Published: Plural Pub.,
Publisher Address: San Diego
Publication Dates: c2011.
Literature type: Book
Language: English
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Carrier Form: viii, 212 p.: ill. ; 26 cm.
ISBN: 9781597562270 (alk. paper)
1597562270 (alk. paper)
Index Number: G316
CLC: G316
Call Number: G316/L945
Contents: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Career stages in research and characteristics of a successful scientist -- Types of research -- Keeping current and organizing information on research -- Writing and publishing scientific papers -- Membership in the scientific community -- Good research practices -- Writing research proposals and getting funded -- Career paths outside academia or away from the bench -- Long range research career strategies -- Achieving success in academia -- Technology transfer, patents, and licensing -- Wrapping it up.