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Research Career Development Academic Science

Research Career Development Academic Science. Gail P. Taylor Fall 2010. 10/19/2010. References.

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Research Career Development Academic Science

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  1. Research Career DevelopmentAcademic Science Gail P. Taylor Fall 2010 10/19/2010

  2. References • Academic Scientists at Work: Giving It 110%, JEREMY M. BOSS,  SUSAN H. ECKERT 13 FEBRUARY 2004 http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_development/previous_issues/articles/2870/academic_scientists_at_work_giving_it_110 • David A. Katerndahl , M.D.; Developing your Scholarship http://familymed.uthscsa.edu/facultydevelopment/elearning/scholarship.htm • Bland CJ, Schmitz CC.  Characteristics of the successful researcher and implications for faculty development.  J Med Educ  1986; 61:22-31.

  3. So…..You’ve gotten your Ph.D. Now What?

  4. Standard Ph.D. Professional Path 1-2 Yrs Post Bacc Research 3 - 6 Yrs Academics Academic Postdoc 4 - 7 Yrs Government Postdoc UG – BiologicalChemistry Government Doctoral Studies Industry Postdoc UG – Engineering Industry Continue Education M.S. Degree Other Career Other Engineering Work

  5. And...You’ve Finished up a Postdoc or two… Now What Happens?

  6. What Happens after Your Postdoc? • Get a job… • Academia • Tenure Track • Non-tenure Track • Government • Industry • Other… • Have prearranged to take some of your research projects with you, if academic…

  7. Academia

  8. What is Academia? • Academia – • Collective term • Scientific and cultural community • Usually Universities and Medical Centers/Schools • Engaged in “Scholarly” activities • Higher education • Peer-reviewed research

  9. The Academic Life – Faculty/Tenure Track Positions

  10. Professors: • In the US… • Qualified individuals who do the following: • Tenure track • “Profess” lectures and seminars in their field of study • Perform advanced research • Provide service, in their community or with their organization • Train students • Grad and UG • Med/Nursing/Professional • Other training – Postdoc, New Faculty, etc

  11. What does Tenure Track Mean? • Tenure • A status of continuing appointment as a faculty member • Will not be fired, unless there is “due cause” • Normally, illegal activity • Allows academic “freedom” • Lack of retaliation for ideas, etc. • Must be Associate or Full Professor to have tenure  • Associate or Full Prof do not guarantee continued job…

  12. Professors in U.S. have Rank • Assistant Professor • Entry level probationary appointment • Usually after a postdoc or two • Is “tenure track” (promotion in 3 – 7 years) • After 7 years, must leave • Associate Professor • Mid level position • Obtained tenure (usually) • (Full) Professor • Senior position

  13. Activities Academic Scientist • Further Institutions mission of • Scholarship/Instruction • Research • Service • Relative importance of Research, Teaching, Services varies with location • St. Marys/Incarnate Word- Teaching, Service, Research • UTSA- Research/Teaching, Service • UTHSCSA/Harvard – Research, Teaching, Service

  14. “Research” Activities • Research • Writing grants • Coordinate all projects in laboratory • Mentor graduate students/postdocs • Laboratory Meetings • Prepare for and teach an advanced course related to your research field • Review manuscripts or grants • Discuss science with a seminar speaker • Design of a new core facility that you will use for your research program

  15. Teaching… • Undergraduate Institution • Requirements vary… • Depends on Institution • Harvard (little student contact, if desired) • May be released from all courses • UTSA (more hands on) • Up to three courses • Medical Schools – Much less teaching • Depends on Level • Professors may have all “seminars” • Medical/Graduate School • Teach parts of individual classes…

  16. Service Activities • Admissions Committees • “Search” Committees • Curriculum Committees • Budget Committees • Student Recruitment

  17. Run your own small business Manage your own time (very flexible) Research in desired direction Can explore questions all of your life!!! Work in vibrant, living, stimulating community Travel all over the world to conferences Talk to the smartest people in the world! Research is not routine New techniques New discoveries Collaborate all over the world Have prestige and impact Influence in community Influence on world Have a voice… Perks of Academic Life

  18. Problems with Academic Life • Can be time-intensive • Many things to balance at once • Can have funding problems • Impact depends on location • Increased administrative responsibilities • Decreased research time

  19. Obtaining Tenure

  20. Getting Tenure • Work ~5 years (“Probationary” period) • Build up your CV • Establish Relationships • Letters needed from Colleagues on campus • Letters needed from Scientists off-campus • Establish teaching • Establish research and reputation • Grants • Publications • Invited lectures • Training record • Establish service • Committee • Community • Put together a box with materials

  21. The Tenure Decision • Made by Tenure Committee… • Research • Grants • Income to Institution • Very important – RO1 is almost guarantee… • Creative Products • Publications (vary in importance) • Inventions/Patents • National Reputation • Invited lectures • Teaching • Decent rating, but generally least important • Service • Committees • Become Associate Professor • Increase in Salary • Yay! Tenure!

  22. UTSA Tenure at Assoc. Level • Effective teaching accompanied by program support such as curriculum development or thesis/dissertation supervision as appropriate for the discipline. • A focused program of research, creative activities, and/or scholarly work that contributes to his or her field as judged by peer review. • Service demonstrating peer-recognized contributions to the university, profession, and community as appropriate for the discipline.

  23. UTSA Tenure at Full Professor • Teaching and program support that are effective. • A nationally-recognized body of quality research, creative activities and/or scholarly work, as defined above, that contributes significantly to the field and represents continuing accomplishment as judged by peer review. • Service demonstrating peer-recognized leadership to the university, the profession, and the community as appropriate for the discipline. http://www.utsa.edu/hop/chapter2/2-10.cfm

  24. Higher Levels…. • As professor, can move to higher levels… • President • Provost and VP of Academic Affairs • Lots of vice-provosts • Vice Presidents • Deans • Asst and Assoc Deans • Dept Chairs • Profs…

  25. Academic Science – Who is Successful?

  26. Characteristics of Successful Academic Researchers… • Success depends on balance of… • Personal preparation, characteristics, focus, effort • Assistance and support from others • Characteristics of local environment

  27. Characteristics of Successful Academic Researchers – Personal I • Know and enjoy what they are getting into! • Socialized to career and activities • Enjoy academic freedom and research • Have a focused area of research • Also, know literature of this field • Work Habits • Strive for high productivity in first five years • Papers – at least 2 per year • Grants – At least one Federal or foundation in last two years… • Reading – keeping up with the literature!

  28. Characteristics of Successful Academic Researchers – Personal II • Simultaneous projects - Multiple at different stages! • Research • Planning • Under review for funding • Data collection • Data analysis • Manuscripts • In preparation • Under review • Awaiting publication • Focuses on internal and external business • External- collaborate and conferences • Internally – govern department or institution/curriculum

  29. Characteristics of Successful Academic Researchers – Interpersonal • Good Match with Scientist • Harvard vs UTSA vs St. Mary’s • Have mentors • Collaborations • Networks • Understanding of academic culture • Emotional Support • Tend to Communicate with Others and Network • Tend to develop collegial NETWORKs! • Involved in and out of university • Go to Conferences and become known! • Provides access “hot” fields, etc • Provides brain power- Bounce ideas off of others

  30. Characteristics of Successful Academic Researchers – Environment I • Good Match with Scientist • Harvard vs UTSA vs St. Mary’s • Sufficient Work Time • Must limit committees and prep time for teaching • Supportive Environment • Autonomy… • Senior Faculty/Dept Chairs who help with… • Grants • Publications • Professional Contacts • Advice • Finding local mentors • Peer Support • Individual • Groups • Recognize what the individual researcher needs • Recognizes strengths of individual researcher

  31. Getting a Tenure Track Position

  32. Where are Positions Advertised? • Individual Web Sites: • Journals: • Chronicle of Higher Education • http://chronicle.com/ • Science Magazine • http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/ • Nature • http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/index.html

  33. Job Talk • If you look good • Search Committee invites you to campus • You give a job talk • Like seminar • Shows breadth and what you will bring • Meet with faculty • Meet with Administrators • Meet with HR

  34. Job Offer • Offered a position • Negotiate for various Perks • Startup funds • Equipment • Tech • Research Assistant • Space • What building • How much for laboratory • How much for Office • Salary “recovery” how much of your salary MUST come from grants? • Course releases • Summer salary • Politely get this in writing. • Email, “This is what I understand…”

  35. Moving to Higher Levels…

  36. Administrative Structure • University President • Executive Officers • Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs • Vice President for Student Affairs • Vice President for Research • Vice President for University Advancement • Vice President for Extended Services • Vice President for Business Affairs • Deans (Dean, Associate Deans, Assistant Deans) • Department Chairs

  37. Online Academic Hierarchy • http://www.mgmt.purdue.edu/faculty/rau/funny/hierarchy.html

  38. Other (Non-tenured) Positions in Academia… • Researcher • Research Assistant Professor • Lecturer • Research Associate Professor • Adjunct Faculty • Various positions… • Grant funded • University supported

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