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Gaining Independence in Your Postdoctoral Career

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Gaining Independence in Your Postdoctoral Career

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  1. Gaining Independence inYour PostdoctoralCareer Enago Academy is here to answer all your questions related to academic research and publishing.

  2. ENAGO ACADEMY Enago Academy offers comprehensive and up-to-date resources for researchers, publishers, editors, and students to learn and share their experience about research and publishing. Enago Academy also conducts workshops primarily for ESL authors, early-stage researchers, and graduate students. Our advanced workshop modules cater to the needs of researchers who want to know more about the issues pertinent to successful publication.

  3. ENAGO Enago is the trusted name in author services for the global research community. Since 2005, we have worked with researchers in more than 125 countries improving the communication of their research and helping them to achieve success in publication. We have offices in Tokyo, Seoul, Beijing, Shanghai, Istanbul, and New York. Enago operates globally with regional teams supporting researchers locally. Enago is the preferred partner for many leading universities and research organizations worldwide. In addition, we also collaborate with prominent publishers and societies to overcome regional challenges.

  4. 11/29/2018 Gaining Independence in Your Postdoctoral Career - EnagoAcademy Gaining Independence inYour PostdoctoralCareer Last updated Nov 27,2018 A postdoctoral scholar is an individual with a doctoral degree who is in a temporary period of academic research. This research is done under the supervision of a mentor called a postdoctoral advisor or a principal investigator. Apostdoctoral program is an opportunity to further develop the skills needed for a career inresearch. Developing Important Skills duringYour PostdoctoralAppointment There has been an ongoing debate about the benefits of a postdoctoral position. If you decideto embark on this path, focus on developing important skills and getting the most out of the benefits that this experience has to offer. It is important to broaden your research interests and abilities. Youshould also spend a good amount of time onwriting papersandpublishingresearch during this phase of your career. Also, it is essential that you effectively network and meet other researchers. Connectingwith https://www.enago.com/academy/gaining-independence-in-your-postdoctoral-career/

  5. 11/29/2018 Gaining Independence in Your Postdoctoral Career - EnagoAcademy others in your field will not only help you develop career connections but also opportunities for collaboration. However, the most important skill that you need to develop during yourpostdoctoral appointment is to workindependently. Researchers in a postdoctoral program have many reasons to seek some degree of independence. First, it is important to show future employers that you can do scholarly work and handle projectson your own without always relying on your mentor for guidance. Also, it is important to publish and establish your name as aresearcher. Tips on Gaining Independence inYour PostdoctoralCareer Gaining independenceis an important step in establishing yourself as a serious researcher. Youwant others to see that you can perform research and publish papers. Independent work shows your aptitude for important professional skills and a determination to be recognized as an accomplished researcher. Apply for Your OwnFunding The main source of funding for postdoctoral researchers is grants.Grants are primarily giventhrough government agencies and private foundations. You should aim to write at least one successful grant application during your time in a postdoctoral program. Being awarded a grant not only funds your research but is a sign of independence and hardwork. Create a Niche forYourself You want to be seen as an independent researcher. You want to show people that you can handle big projects. One way to be seen and to make a name for yourself is to create your niche in a research field. One way to do this is to branch out into other areas. This is an opportunity to learn new skillsand develop your knowledge in a field. Branching out can also lead to new opportunities to publish your work independent of yourmentor. Get Your Work Published Publishing your research is a clear sign that you are a serious scholar. It also shows an aptitude to do research independently and introduce new ideas in your field. You should try to focus on publishing high-quality papers in top journals of your field. Additionally, you could also publish review articles, to highlight your knowledge in your field. You can also collaborate with other researchers on articles.This is one benefit of developing a goodnetwork. Are there any other opportunities for postdoctoral researchers to gain independence? Do you haveany experience with postdoctoral programs? Please share your thoughts with us in the commentssection below. https://www.enago.com/academy/gaining-independence-in-your-postdoctoral-career/

  6. 11/29/2018 Gaining Independence in Your Postdoctoral Career - EnagoAcademy  AcademicJobs Tips for PhDstudents REPORTING RESEARCH PUBLISHING RESEARCH IMPORTANT LINKS OUR SERVICES ABOUTUS EnglishEditingContactUs GLOBAL ENAGO Language& Grammar Selecting Journals PhDs & PostdocsServices GuestContributor Product & Service Copy Editing ReviewsServices AboutEnago Academy Journal Guidelines Submitting Manuscripts Substantive Editing Services Ask aQuestion! Manuscripts& Grants Understanding Reviews Publication Support Services Reference Management Understanding Ethics Proofreading Services Figures &Tables Manuscript Editing Enago Academy offers comprehensive and up-to-date resources for researchers, publishers, editors, and students to learn and sharetheirexperienceaboutresearchandpublishing. Enago AcademyalsoconductsworkshopsprimarilyforESLauthors,early- stageresearchers,andgraduatestudents.Ouradvancedworkshopmodulescatertotheneedsofresearcherswhowanttoknow moreabouttheissuespertinenttosuccessfulpublication.ReadMore Copyright © 2018 - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | PrivacyPolicy | Terms & Conditions| ContactUs This article was originally published by EnagoEnglish Editing Service which provides scientific editing services to Phd students, post-docs and researchers.  https://www.enago.com/academy/gaining-independence-in-your-postdoctoral-career/

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