A Doctorate and Beyond
Springer International Publishing (Verlag)
978-3-319-83391-0 (ISBN)
A book that takes you through and beyond your doctoral studies. It will be a valuable reference throughout your working life.
Drawing on their own extensive experience, the authors pass on invaluable advice by answering such questions as:
Do I want to do a doctorate?
How should I choose which doctorate and where to study?
How do I achieve my doctorate?
What career opportunities exist once I've completed my doctorate?
What is the role of networking, leadership and reputation in building my career?
How do I go about mentoring the next generation?
What do I do when things don't go to plan?
This practical guide helps you to determine your best answer to all these questions and more. The authors not only discuss how to become a success but also how to keep success going, beginning with the choice to do a doctorate (or not) and what to expect, through how to get the best from student-supervisor interaction, the value of networking, the process of publication, how to choose between a career in academia or industry, while achieving work-life balance.
The authors' own thoughts are enriched by the life experiences of many colleagues and prominent individuals who have achieved success and recognition: the book contains inspirational quotes from established figures in academia and industry. They reflect on career options, what leads to a successful career, and how to make conscious career choices instead of letting things happen and hoping for the best. This ranges from avoiding common pitfalls-such as squandering your reputation-to developing that all-important energy: your personal passion.
A Doctorate and Beyond will be an extra difference in making the most of the best times and will support you when the going gets tough. If you are contemplating doctoral studies in engineering or the physical sciences, or have a doctorate and are seeking career guidance, this book will change the wayyou think about life.
For further discussion and information about the book please see the blog/forum hosted by the authors at http://adoctorateandbeyond.com/
Graham Goodwin received B.Sc., B.E. and Ph.D. from the University of New South Wales. In 2010 he was awarded the IEEE Control Systems Field Award and in 2013 he received the Rufus T. Oldenburger Medal from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. He was twice awarded the International Federation of Automatic Control Best Engineering Text Book. He is a Fellow of IEEE; an Honorary Fellow of Institute of Engineers, Australia; a Fellow of the International Federation of Automatic Control, a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science; a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technology, Science and Engineering; a Member of the International Statistical Institute; a Fellow of the Royal Society, London and a Foreign Member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. He holds Honorary Doctorates from Lund Institute of Technology, Sweden and the Technion Israel. He is the co-author of nine books, four edited books, and several hundred papers. Graham is a Distinguished Professor at Harbin Institute of Technology (China), Northwestern University (China), Zhengzhou University (China) and Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María (Chile). He holds 16 International Patents covering rolling mill technology, telecommunications, mine planning and mineral exploration.
Part I: Choosing whether or not to do a doctorate.- Is a doctorate the right course for you?.- How might you use your doctorate, if you get one?.- The where, who and what of doing a doctorate.- How hard will you have to work?.- How long will it take you to get a doctorate?.- Part II: Doing your doctorate.- How to begin.- Student-supervisor interactions.- The value of networking.- Tools of the trade.- The art of publication.- The art of making great presentations.- The ethics of research.- How to write your thesis.- Part III: Using your doctorate: The early years.- Securing a job.- An academic position.- A position in industry.- Moving freely between academia and industry.- The cycle of success.- Part IV: Using your doctorate: The later years.- The cycle of success: The later years.- Public speaking and dealing with the media.- Job and career changes.- Mentoring and succession planning.- Work-life balance.- Keeping the bigger picture in focus.
"This is an excellent book on careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), aimed at, 'anybody contemplating or doing a doctorate in engineering or one of the physical sciences'. In addition, this book will be of interest to those interested in the topics discussed, including ethics in science, interactions between students and supervisors, goal setting, balance of one's work and personal life, and dealing with injustice. ... Whimsically illustrated, footnotes and references for further reading conclude every chapter ... ." (Robert Buntrock, ChemEd X, chemedx.org, August, 2017)
"This is an outstanding book on career development, especially for those in the sciences. ... The sections of the book cover elements related to pursuing a doctorate, advice for mentors and parents of doctoral students, and career development, with coverage of positions in both academia and industry. Ample illustrations appear throughout the work. ... Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates and above; faculty and professionals." (R. E. Buntrock, Choice, Vol. 54 (9), May, 2017)
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 16.6.2018 |
|---|---|
| Illustrationen | Adam Sandford |
| Zusatzinfo | XXI, 193 p. 19 illus. in color. |
| Verlagsort | Cham |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 155 x 235 mm |
| Gewicht | 456 g |
| Themenwelt | Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik ► Berufspädagogik |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie ► Spezielle Soziologien | |
| Technik | |
| Schlagworte | Career Advice for PhDs and Post-docs • Choosing a PhD • Dealing with the Media • Doing a PhD • Ethical Research • Leadership in Research • Mentoring Junior Researchers • Networking for PhD Students and Post-docs • PhD Expectations • Post-doctoral Careers in Academia • Post-doctoral Careers in Industry • Publication of Research in Engineering and the Phy • Publication of Research in Engineering and the Physical Sciences • Public speaking • Student-Supervisor Relationship • Student–Supervisor Relationship • Using a PhD • work-life balance • Work–Life Balance |
| ISBN-10 | 3-319-83391-X / 331983391X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-3-319-83391-0 / 9783319833910 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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