Career Development

An inspiring book from what I have heard : Black Hole Focus http://eu.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0857085611.html

Have you ever been a mentor? The more experienced you get, the higher are the chances that you are mentoring someone else. See this article about some interesting insights into peer-mentoring: http://blogs.nature.com/naturejobs/2014/08/28/becoming-a-mentor

Can you be a postdoc forever?
read http://www.smartsciencecareer.com/long-term-postdoc/

Great summary about skills&experiences for alternative careers:

How to look your best on paper: part 1

Dare to disagree – a great TED talk, Margaret Heffernann not only talks about how to best validate your research data, but also how to to truly make an impact

Do you have a business idea and would like to move to the UK?
Have a look at the Sirius young entrepreneur competition: http://www.sirius.bellman.co.uk/
Deadline for application is the 30th June

Nice summary about individual research fellowships sponsored by the EU. Also check out the links to deadlines and application advices

Funding opportunities in Europe

Another survey – this time from the US – shows how the job market is changing for Life Science Students. Especially worrying is the fact that many more young scientists take on jobs that have not much to do with their…[Read more]

BCF Career event – Registration deadline 6th May!

http://www.bcfcareerevent.nl/

To get free entrance, sign up for this group and reply to this post.

If you are a member of one of our national partners or an active member of our task groups, you should have already received the code.

How to build relationships/your network

Building relationships for success in science – The Ben Franklin effect

Are you interested in starting your own business? The Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs can help you gain valuable experience through a stay with an established entrepreneur in another Erasmus country.
http://www.erasmus-entrepreneurs.eu

How to leave academia/ change your career

Naturejobs published a helpful blog series on how to prepare a job…[Read more]

If you plan to stay in academia, this advice for interview preparation might be useful:
http://www.theguardian.com/higher-education-network/2014/mar/06/universities-careers-tricky-academic-interviews-questions

Some interesting advice on how to keep sane during your PhD
http://www.theguardian.com/higher-education-network/blog/2014/mar/25/studying-phd-dont-suffer-in-silence-seek-support

Creativity in research – a guide for postgraduates