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The Analyst Emerging Investigator Lectureship 2024 is open for nominations! Do you know an early-career researcher who deserves recognition for their contribution to analytical chemistry? Analyst is pleased to announce that nominations are now being accepted for its 2024 Lectureship award and will close on 14 June 2024. This annual award was established in 2016 to recognise an early-stage career scientist who has made a significant contribution in the area of analytical chemistry. Eligibility To be eligible for the Analyst lectureship, candidates should meet the following criteria: ·      Have completed their PhD ·      Have published in Analyst ·      Be actively working in a research area within the scope of Analyst ·      Be at an early stage of their independent career (this will typically be within 10 years of completing their PhD, but appropriate consideration will be given to those who have taken a career break or followed a different study path)   How to nominate Nominations must be made via email to Analyst-rsc@rsc.org, and include the following: ·      A recommendation letter, including the name, contact details and website URL of the nominee ·      A one-page CV for the nominee, including their date of birth, summary of education and career, a list of up to five of their top independent publications, total numbers of publications ·      A one-page statement of achievement with a lay summary, written by the nominee describing their best accomplishments ·      A supporting letter of recommendation from an independent referee. This could be for example the nominee’s post doc or PhD supervisor. The relationship between referee and nominee should be stated in the letter. ·      The nominator must confirm that to the best of their knowledge, their nominee’s professional standing is as such that there is no confirmed or potential impediment to them receiving the Lectureship The deadline for the nominations is the 14 June 2024. Please do share this information with any researchers who you think may wish to nominate someone. We would also welcome any nominations from you! Head to our website to find more details on the nomination and selection process and see our past winners: https://lnkd.in/esYSM6Pg

Very valuable advice and tips for master's and doctorate students that will help them at the beginning and during their studies. And it can prepare them for their future career path and turn them into colleagues with mature behaviors. Such people can make important and key decisions with calmness and strength at the right time and with the available facilities. https://lnkd.in/e-N5rx4t

𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐏𝐡𝐃 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫: 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚 𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞 Starting a PhD is a monumental step in your academic journey, and choosing the right supervisor is one of the most critical decisions you’ll make. While having a renowned scientist as your mentor is appealing, a truly great supervisor is someone who does much more than provide academic guidance. Here’s what to look for when selecting the person who will guide you through this transformative experience: 𝟏. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 Research is demanding, and setbacks are inevitable. A considerate supervisor who values your well-being and respects your work-life balance can create a healthier and more productive research environment. Look for someone who understands the pressures of academia and supports you through challenges. 𝟐. 𝐄𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 The ultimate goal of a PhD is to transform you into an independent researcher. A great supervisor doesn’t just direct you but fosters your critical thinking, creativity, and decision-making skills. They allow you to develop and defend your own ideas, preparing you for life beyond your PhD. 𝟑. 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞, 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 A good supervisor doesn’t dictate—they guide. They provide constructive feedback, encourage open discussions, and help you navigate complex research problems. This collaborative approach not only enhances your learning but also builds your confidence as a researcher. 𝟒. 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 An exceptional supervisor introduces you to opportunities for networking, collaborations, and skill development. They encourage you to attend conferences, publish your research, and connect with other experts in your field, broadening your horizons and career prospects. 𝟓. 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐬 Lastly, choose someone whose values resonate with yours. A supervisor who respects diversity, fosters an inclusive environment, and treats students with fairness and kindness will ensure your PhD journey is fulfilling and empowering. 𝐀 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬 The right supervisor can profoundly influence your academic journey and personal growth. When choosing a supervisor, think beyond their publications and accolades. Look for someone who will challenge you, guide you, and empower you to reach your full potential. Your PhD journey is as much about the person you become as it is about the research you produce. Choose wisely. 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 with your PhD admission and scholarship applications? Contact our team at helpdesk.alclasses@outlook.com or 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 - https://lnkd.in/g5xRDUn9 and one of our team members will reach out to you. #PhD #ResearchMentorship #HigherEducation #AcademicSuccess #ChoosingASupervisor

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PhD expectations.... ...differ with disciplines, supervisors and candidates and this can result in very variable standards and perceived unfairness. A few years ago I wrote down my views on a PhD which inevitably is the IAMT perspective to help incoming candidates, even though I usually explain this at interview, it helps to have it written down. I always find it helpful when expectations are clear and transparent and anyone who aspires to a degree or a promotion knows what is expected. The PhD is a transition to independent researcher - no matter if industry or academia is the goal. This means being able to scope, execute and communicate results of a research project. At IAMT, we have set up some pretty good structures such that everyone willing to put the effort can achieve this goal, no matter what the starting point is (we recruit internationally from a number of disciplines). More effort is more learning. Four papers, four years is solid and of course there is the usual variation in quantity and duration, this is a measure of both effort, performance and supervision. A brilliant PhD candidate can usually achieve more in 4 years, especially through collaboration. A coach in the field told me a while ago that many groups would be grateful to have such a guide. If you find it helpful and it makes sense... enjoy! #research #water #membrane #PhD #skills #career #publication https://lnkd.in/epiAn-8N

What Ph.D. Students Need to Know-Part1 (Some items also applicable for Masters & Postdocs): Don’t consider Ph.D. duration just a simple continuation of the Bachelor & Master to a higher scientific level. The following issues are very important for a good scientific & career achievements during a Ph.D. work, which I have experienced during supervising more than 50 international Ph.D. & Master students and advisory supports for more than 100 thesis within last 20 years. You ca share your experience in comments.   1- Research management and team working can be more important than Ph.D. topic and stereotype scientific matters. This includes not only a good relationship with the supervisors, group members, technicians, staff, and group partners, but also daily brain storming during friendly coffee break & lunch times, group meetings and cultural events for idea exchange and supportive activities within a pleasant working time. Indeed, the institute and research groups are your ecological atmosphere for growing your personal and scientific characters.   2-Quick prescreening of the planned activities (experiments, modeling, simulation) in possible means can be very helpful. For example, if you can assemble a simple setup within a few weeks by a small budget, to perform preliminary experiments under simplified conditions, it can be very helpful towards final setup preparation and full systematic experiments.   3-Although high tech expensive facilities can be very attractive and essential for some Ph.D. works, however still many amazing scientific phenomena and good results can be explored via available economic facilities. If you look into historical development of the methods and tools related to your work, you can see how many amazing phenomena and hot results have been explored by excellent scientists via basic simple tools and methods.   4- Networking is very important. You should recognize from 1st semester your research topics is related to which international scientific communities and research groups in neighboring institutes and around the world who can be your potential partners. Try to be in contact with them in arrangement with your supervisors towards potential collaborations, possible exchange, and joint activities.   5- A successful Ph.D. work, should convert a good trainee student to a good research colleague. This is an ongoing process within 3-4 years, not just a switching event with symbolic Doctor Tittle during defense day. A respectful easy-going friendly scientific collaboration is needed for this purpose. However, we should respect the value of transferred knowledge by our supervisors to achieve such level, forever.    World-Academies "Advisory Support" (https://lnkd.in/e-N5rx4t ) can be helpful for your academic and research career developments, via direct access to the professors and instructors in this regard. #phdstudents #supervisors #students #professors #postdocs #highereducation #advisors #engineers

Undergraduate research is very new to me. Based on responses I have been given. - Understand the institutional requirements for the review board to kickstart your research journey. - Connect with science departments to secure a supervisor who can guide you through the process effectively. As I navigate through this process, the steps seem clearer. I plan to present my idea, undergo revisions, conduct experiments, and document the findings. After that, the work will undergo further revisions, peer review, and finally, submission to the IRB. I realize that I have followed procedures and written lab reports while analyzing data which are components of creating experiments. I just need help integrating all of them. Any guidance or insights on this process would be greatly appreciated! Let me know your thoughts. #UndergraduateResearch #ScienceDepartments #ResearchJourney #ExperimentCreation #LabReports 🧪📝 #undergraduate #science

BEFORE YOU WRITE A LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION FOR A PhD CANDIDATE, READ THIS A well-structured Letter of Recommendation (LOR) for a PhD candidate should include the following components: I. Introduction - Briefly introduce yourself, your relationship with the candidate, and the purpose of the letter. - Clearly state your endorsement of the candidate for PhD studies. II. Candidate's Background and Qualifications - Describe the candidate's academic background, research experience, and relevant skills. - Highlight their achievements, awards, or publications that demonstrate their potential for PhD-level research. III. Research Experience and Skills - Provide specific examples of the candidate's research experience, including projects, collaborations, or contributions to research papers. - Emphasize their research skills, such as data analysis, experimental design, or theoretical modeling. IV. Academic and Professional Abilities - Assess the candidate's academic abilities, including their understanding of theoretical concepts, analytical skills, and problem-solving abilities. - Evaluate their professional skills, such as communication, teamwork, and time management. V. PhD Potential and Career Goals - Express your opinion on the candidate's potential for success in PhD studies and their future career goals. - Describe how their research interests align with the PhD program they are applying to. VI. Personal Qualities and Characteristics - Highlight the candidate's personal qualities, such as motivation, dedication, and passion for research. - Describe their ability to work independently, think critically, and adapt to new situations. VII. Conclusion - Summarize your overall assessment of the candidate's potential for PhD studies. - Reiterate your strong endorsement of the candidate. Additional Tips - Use specific examples and anecdotes to support your evaluation. - Avoid generic statements or clichés. - Keep the tone professional and objective. - Proofread the letter carefully to ensure accuracy and clarity.

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Five hours ago, Hagar viewed my profile. And she is searching for PhD positions in Biotechnology and Biology. Here's a strategy she can use: If I were to obtain a fully-funded PhD programme in Biotechnology and Biology in Switzerland or any developed country, I would do the following: First, I will search for academic journals in my field. Type something like "Journals in Biotechnology" in Google. Do a repeat of the search for "Journals in Biology". I'll document the following after going through the editorial board members: • names of academics; • institutional affiliations; • email addresses; and • research interest areas. And then I'll build up my academic network with scholars in Biotechnology and Biology. Justin Welsh says to build your network: Use a value-driven approach (with academics you approach in your field): • Solve their problems (How? Find gaps in their past papers. See past posts of Emmanuel Tsekleves on "Research Gap Types Pyramid Chart" and Samira Hosseini on "10 types of research gap"). • Send them something useful (How? Create a pitch deck of something you found that is related to their research interest areas). • Support their business/project (How? Leave valuable comments on their post. By doing so you will come across as someone who is proactive and has the potential to bring something to the table when hired in their graduate programme). Building relationships is about THEM. Professor Jillian Goldfarb gave this advice some time ago about cold email: Tell us - in 200 words or fewer (because I get 100+ emails a day, I don't have time to read a personal essay) with no more than ONE SENTENCE per point: 1. Who are you (the highlight that's relevant to the PI). 2. Why, specifically you're emailing (looking for x position - and don't say "any" - be specific). 3. Why you're interested in the PI's group - specifically. DO NOT copy/paste a paper title. Show us that you've figured out what we do. 4. Why your skills align with the PI's group. What specifically do you bring (preferably that others might not) from your knowledge, background or experience that will support the PI's work. 5. Close it out. Say you've attached a CV copy, you'd love to discuss any openings. YOU'RE DONE. These long-term strategies can help Hagar unlock a fully-funded PhD programme in Biotechnology and Biology in Switzerland or a developed country. And you need to be diplomatic about how you go about this. P.S. Hagar is not her real name. #thejosephjourney #ghana #switzerland #scholarships Monday, September 9, 2024 at 14:45 GMT.