Survival Guide for Early Career Researchers

Foreword by Barr Taylor
Foreword by Rita McMorrow
Contents
About the Editors and Contributors
Editors
Contributors
Chapter 1: Introduction: A Practical Guide on How to Survive and Thrive as an Early Career Researcher
	Part I: It’s All About You!
	Part II: Research Skills and Competencies
	Part III: Research Dissemination
	Part IV: Research Outside of Academia
Part I: It’s All About You!
	Chapter 2: Setting Up for a Thriving Career: Assessing Your Scholarly Identity and Institutional Environment
		Introduction
		What Is Considered a Thriving Career?
			Thriving Is About Timing
			Thriving Is About Not Allowing Fear to Take Over
			Thriving Is About Learning
		Assessing Your Scholarly Identity
		Assessing Your Institutional Environment
			Types of Higher Education Institutions
			Research and Funding Activities
			Teaching and Mentoring Activities
			Service Activities
			Professional Development Resources
		Conclusions and Practical Recommendations
		References
	Chapter 3: Developing and Maintaining Healthy Work–Life Balance for Early Career Researchers
		Introduction
		Varied Perspectives and Insights
		Work–Life Balance: Finding What that Means for You
		Why Is Work–Life Balance Important?
		Navigating Others’ Expectations of You
		Use Technology to Your Advantage
		Social Support
		Effectively Using Your “Work” Time to Maximize Your “Life” Time
		Conclusions and Practical Recommendations
		References
	Chapter 4: Work Hard, Snore Hard: Recovery from Work for Early Career Researchers
		Introduction
		Effort and Recovery
		Recovery Experiences and Activities
			Psychological Detachment
			Relaxation
			Mastery
			Control Experiences
		Sleeping
		Making Your Boss and Colleagues Work
		Conclusions and Practical Recommendations
		References
	Chapter 5: Achieving Balance Between Research, Teaching, and Service at Work
		Introduction
		Explanations for an Imbalance Between the Three Pillars of Academia
			Explanation #1: “My Colleagues Do It, So It Must Be the Normal Thing To Do?”
			Explanation #2: “If a Perceived Authority Asks It, I Must Do It, Right?”
			Explanation #3: “I Want to Engage in This Activity!”
		Intermezzo
		Possible Strategies for Balancing Between the Three Pillars of Academia
			Strategy #1: Increase Job Control
			Strategy #2: Create a Support Network
			Strategy #3: Job Management
			Strategy #4: Evaluate the Added Value
		Conclusions and Practical Recommendations
		Bonus Tips from Our Colleagues on Balancing the Three Pillars of Academia
		References
	Chapter 6: Climbing the Invisible Ladder: Advancing Your Career as a Woman in Science
		Introduction
		Why Supporting Women in Science Should Be a Universal Priority
		What Is Driving Poor Representation and Retention of Women in Science?
		How Can Women Take Their Careers into Their Own Hands?
			Don’t Count Yourself Out – How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome
			Don’t Hold Yourself Back – How to Increase Your Visibility
			Don’t Do It Alone – How to Seek Out Mentorship and Sponsorship
			Don’t Fly Blind – How to Create Your Career Strategy
			Don’t Let the Inspiration Fade – How to Make a Plan
				Leverage the Science of Fresh Starts
				Open Up a New Mental Account for Professional Change
				Understand How to Put Your Plan Into Practice
		Conclusions and Practical Recommendations
		References
Part II: Research Skills and Competencies
	Chapter 7: Managing Research Projects
		Introduction
		Managing from Small- to Large-Scale Research Projects
			What Is Project Management and Why Is It Important?
		Managing Time
		Managing the Process
			Admin and Data Management
			Forecast the Risks
			Finishing Up
		Managing People
			Supervising Your Supervisors and Coping with Colleagues
			Create a Communication Plan
			Meetings
			Influencing Stakeholders
		Managing Your Mental Health
		Conclusion and Practical Recommendations
		References
	Chapter 8: Networking and Collaborating in Academia: Increasing Your Scientific Impact and Having Fun in the Process
		Introduction
		Why Is Networking Important?
		How to Network and Build Effective Collaborations – Core Principles
			Principle 1: Openness
			Principle 2: Managing Expectations
			Principle 3: Enjoyment
		How to Network and Build Effective Collaborations – Some Practical Pointers
		Conclusions and Practical Recommendations
		References
	Chapter 9: Accelerating Your Research Career with Open Science
		Introduction
		What Is Open Science?
		Global Initiatives to Increase Open Science
		How Can Open Science Help Your Career?
			Open Science Helps to Avoid Disaster
			Open Science Helps Reviewers See It Your Way
			Open Science Helps to Build Your Reputation
			Open Science Helps You Build Your Research Competence
		Conclusions and Practical Recommendations
		References
	Chapter 10: Being Agile: Honing New Skills and Fostering Curiosity for Increased Scientific Impact
		Introduction
		Being Agile During the COVID-19 Pandemic
		Balancing Skills Acquisition with the Need to Produce New Evidence
		Swimming Against the Current
		Following the Science and Fostering Curiosity
		Learning from Constructive Feedback
		Conclusions and Practical Recommendations
		References
	Chapter 11: To Come, to See, to Conquer: Practical Pointers in Applying for Funding and Securing Your Initial Grants
		Introduction
		Target Your Efforts
		Recognize and Mobilize the Resources at Your Disposal
		Make It Resonate
		Please, Tick the Boxes!
		Where Does All This Leave Us?
		Conclusions and Practical Recommendations
		References
Part III: Research Dissemination
	Chapter 12: Being an Effective Writer
		My Story of Becoming an Effective Writer
		Writing Experiences, Skills, and Habits
			Types of Academic Writing
			Writing in a Multicultural Environment
			Writing Habits
			How to Start and Finish a Writing Project
			Effective Writing
			Resources
		Action Points for Effective Writers
		Conclusions and Practical Recommendations
		References
	Chapter 13: Dealing with Rejection: Critical Thinking, Constructive Feedback, and Criticism in the Peer-Review Process
		Introduction
		Dealing with Rejection
		Critical Thinking
			Dispositions of Critical Thinkers
			Abilities of Critical Thinkers
		Constructive Feedback
		Criticism
		The Role of Organisations and Individuals in Dealing with Rejections
		Conclusions and Practical Recommendations
		References
	Chapter 14: Presenting and Speaking About Your Work
		Introduction
		Interpersonal Resonance
		Pillar I – Mind–Body Connection
			Prepare Your Nervous System
			Deliver with Flow
		Pillar II – Celebrate Your Audience
			Find the Frame
			Tell the Story
			Design an Experience
		Pillar III – Practice
			Academic Audiences
			Industry Audiences
		Students
		Conclusions and Practical Recommendations
		References
	Chapter 15: Engaging with the Press and Media
		Introduction
		Why Go to the Media?
		Common Pitfalls in the Media
		Making Your Message ‘Media-Ready’
		Media Training
		Practical Tips for Interacting with the Media
		Broadcasting from Home
		Conclusions and Practical Recommendations
		References
	Chapter 16: Make Your Science Go Viral: How to Maximize the Impact of Your Research
		Introduction
		How to Make Your Science Go Viral
		Level 1: Do It for the Love
			Meaning Makes Ideas Contagious
			Every Extra Eyeball Counts
			Things Get Shared When They Are Easy to Process and Emotional
		Level 2: Get One View On Anything
			Check Your Views
		Level 3: Get Ten Views on Something
			Online, People Skim-Read
		Level 4: Reach 100 People with Your Science
			Writing an Article for a Popular Outlet Is a Shortcut
			Building Your Own Audience Gradually Takes Times
			Unfortunately, It Is Much Easier to Increase Your Impact If You Post on Social Media
			You Already Have a Network!
		Level 5: Reach 1,000 People with Your Science
			People Forage for Information Like They Forage for Food...Lazily
			Lower Interaction Cost
			Minimize Cognitive Load
			Some Examples of Low Interaction Cost, High-Value Products
		Level 6: Reach 10,000 People with Your Science
		Level 7: Reaching 100,000 People and Beyond
		Conclusions and Practical Recommendations
		References
Part IV: Research Outside of Academia
	Chapter 17: Exploring the Horizon: Navigating Research Careers Outside of Academia
		The Stories We Tell Ourselves
		Forks in the Road
		Push or Pull?
		Navigating the Maze of Options
		Learning and Unlearning
		Collaboration and Creativity
		Start-Ups as Centres of Knowledge Production
		Conclusions and Recommendations
		References
	Chapter 18: An Alternative Career Path: Research and Evaluation in the Health Service and Not-for-Profit Sectors
		Introduction
		The Job, the Skills Required and a Note on Mentorship
		The Challenges
		The Extra Stuff
			Knowledge Translation
			Publishing and Grants
		Opportunities for Doctoral Graduates in Industry
		Conclusions and Practical Recommendations
		References
	Chapter 19: Asking Why and Saying Yes: How to Make Career Decisions Strategically
		Why a Research Career?
		Turning Roadblocks into Opportunities
			Knowing Your ‘Why’: What Is Your Reason
			Evaluating Your ‘Doors’
			Why Saying Yes Is Important
			Kindness: The One Word that Should Be Guiding Your Life Career
		Reflecting on the Opportunities
		Conclusions and Practical Recommendations
		References
	Chapter 20: How to Engage the Public in Research
		Introduction
		Defining Engagement
		Why Involve the Public in Research?
		Principles of Stakeholder and Community Engagement
		Planning for Engagement
		Conclusions and Practical Recommendations
		References
	Chapter 21: Thinking Like an Implementation Scientist and Applying Your Research in Practice
		Introduction
		What Is Implementation Science?
		Filling in Gaps: Identifying an Implementation Research Question
		Building and Sustaining Research-Practice Partnerships
		Implementing an Intervention: Testing Implementation Strategies and Monitoring Adaptations
		Measuring Success: Implementation Outcomes
		Sustaining an Intervention in Practice
		Conclusions: Lessons Learned and Recommendations for Best Practices
		References
	Chapter 22: Final Thoughts: A Fulfilling Scholarly Career
		Self-Discovery
		Building Your Support Team
		Having a Strategy
		Having an Impact
		Summary
Index