Apply to Broadening the Representation of Academic Investigators in NeuroSciences

Submitted by Mónica Ivelisse Feliú-Mójer on 9 April 2019 - 11:34am

Broadening the Representation of Academic Investigators in NeuroSciences - is a national program funded by NIH NINDS. BRAINS aims to increase the engagement and retention of early-career academic neuroscientists from underrepresented groups through cohort-based community development and access to tips, tools, and skills development.

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Conversations with Scientists 2017: Academic Careers

Submitted by Mónica Ivelisse Feliú-Mójer on 31 October 2017 - 6:11pm

During this conversation, scientists in research and teaching careers discussed their experiences and paths to careers in academia; share their successes and challenges; insights into their day-to-day; and advice to graduate students interested in pursuing academic careers.

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Conversations with Scientists: The Postdoc Transition

Submitted by Giovanna Guerrero-Medina on 21 March 2016 - 12:16pm

A postdoctoral position is the expected next step for many graduate students. If you are interested in an academic career, then a postdoc is definitely a necessary rung on the ladder towards academia. Choosing the right postdoc will then be one of the most important decisions for your career and you will need to think about it carefully and with advance time before making the switch. If you are still not sure about your career goals, then a postdoc might afford you additional time to make a decision, but this can come at a cost of time and salary. For these reasons, it is important to inform yourself as soon as possible about what it means to do a postdoc and what to consider when searching for one.

Conversations with Scientists: Success in Academic Careers

Submitted by Mónica Ivelisse Feliú-Mójer on 26 February 2016 - 1:48pm

Not all academic jobs are created equal. Some focus primarily on research, some on teaching and many are a combination of both research and teaching. How does one decide which academic career to pursue? What are the perks and challenges of each?