Your role as a hub in the science community network

© 2015 American Society of Plant Biologists

Your role as a hub in the science community network

Mary Williams

The Plant Cell

American Society of Plant Biologists

[email protected]@PlantTeaching


15% of US postdocs get tenure-track faculty job within 6 years post PhD

20% get non-tenure track academic jobs

Nature 472, 276-279 (2011)

Others get jobs;•In industry•In government, •In non-research, science related jobs•Or move into non-science related jobs

30% of US biology PhD graduates do not do a postdoc


Chance favors the prepared

mind.

Louis Pasteur(1822 – 1895)

Dans les champs de l'observation le hasard ne favorise que les esprits préparés


You are part of an extensive networkYou can benefit from and contribute to this network


Exposure to scientists transforms children’s perceptions

http://ed.fnal.gov/projects/scientists/

To me, a scientist is bald and has hair coming out of the sides of his head. . . . Scientists live in their own world and the rest of society puts them there.

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Exposure to scientists transforms children’s perceptions

http://ed.fnal.gov/projects/scientists/

To me, a scientist is bald and has hair coming out of the sides of his head. . . . Scientists live in their own world and the rest of society puts them there.

I know scientists are just normal people with a not so normal job. . . . Scientists lead a normal life outside of being a scientist. They are interested in dancing, pottery, jogging and even racquetball. Being a scientist is just another job which can be much more exciting.

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FOPD Glasgow


http://www.cur.org/publications/publication_listings/

How-to guides for undergraduate research mentors

Mentor an undergraduate researcher


Mentor an iGEM team


Mentor primary school students- PlantingScience.org


ASPB outreach opportunities

Volunteer by emailing [email protected]

2015 National Conference in Chicago

March 12–15, 2015

November 11-14, 2015Providence, Rhode Island


Research-led teaching opportunities for early career researchers

http://blog.aspb.org/2014/04/28/research-led-teaching-opportunities-for-early-career-researchers/

How to get opportunitiesHow to make sure they are effectiveHow to get credit for your efforts

Raise funds Organize workshopAsses impactWrite summaries(All are “transferrable skills”)


https://postphdperceptions.wordpress.com/

@_CharlotteCC_ Charlotte Caroll


http://www.kws-uk.com/go/id/cioa/ Your profile: • MSc or Ph.D. in plant breeding or related fields like biology or genetics• Strong bases in breeding methods and particular quantitative genetics• Good bases in molecular breeding• Good bases in agronomy, especially cereals• Good understanding of population-, line- and hybrid breeding

• Skills and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams• Excellent communication skill, especially in oral and written communication• • Flexibility to travel

Read job ads. Identify what skills you need, what employers want

Science skills

Transferrable skills


Your qualifications

Previous trials experience and the BASIS Certificate in Crop Protection are desirable, with a practical knowledge of agronomy.

You should be able to balance your team-working skills with an ability to work alone, deliver high quality trials, meet deadlines and pay attention to detail.

Relevant NPTC application certificates are also essential, as is a biological degree in a relevant subject

Specialized certifications

Transferrable skills

Specialized certifications


http://www.biosciencecareers.org/

@BiosciCareer


Sat 25 July, 3:30 – 7:30PUI Networking Workshop

Mon 27 JulyPanel Discussion: Work life balancePublishing discussion with editors

Tues 38 July“The industry option”, workshop and discussion


http://jobs.botany.org/

http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/science/news

http://my.aspb.org/?page=Career_Center


http://myidp.sciencecareers.org/

http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/


Social media is like biology!

CanalizationSignal amplificationSignal relay


Networks can help your papers (and outreach efforts) get noticed


Social media can help you find job industry (and other) opportunities

@KWS_Group @MonsantoEurope@MonsantoCo

@Bayer4Crops @Syngenta@SyngentaCropUK


Blogging can help you get a job in science communication


Blogging can help you get a job in science communication

• Start writing – blogs need guest writers, or start your own

• There is a real need for visual aids – photographs, diagrams, cartoons, videos!


Get involved in professional societies

Teaching

Work-life balance

Travel awards

Careers advice

Outreach opportunities

Industry contacts


What do you really enjoy? Could you be happy if you weren’t a PI?How important is money?How important is job stability?Do you like to teach? Do you like to manage others?Do you like to write?What are your personal goals and values?

Read lots of job ads carefully. What do you need to be competitive?

Write a CV that includes transferrable skillsFill gaps in your skills

Volunteer!

Find mentors, build a network(Twitter!)Get involved in professional societies

Education

Your role as a hub in the science community network