Developing a Research Trajectory

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Developing a Research Trajectory

• Dr. Carmen Paniagua-Ramirez, EdD, RN, CPC, APRN,
  ACNP-BC

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Profile of a research scientist

• Need to focus on results
• Need not be a University medalist!
• Need skills, passion
• and luck
• Need to plan ahead

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Profile of a research scientist

• Skills
• Good sense of observation
• Multi-tasking
• Logical thinking
• Creativity
• Ability to think laterally
• Ability to read and write
• Ability to communicate

A different lens
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Profile of a research scientist

• Passion
• Love research, exploration of unknown
• Dedicated and perseverant
• Enthusiasm
• Ready to make sacrifice in life
• But also know when to draw the line
• Dont get burned out!

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Profile of a research scientist

• Luck
• It helps if you make a breakthrough early in
  your career
• It could happen any time

In a war between researchers and the others
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Choice of the mentor

• Choose a mentor with a good reputation
• You may be judged by your affiliations
• But dont remain in the shadow of your mentor
• Maintain good relationship with your mentor
• A good mentor will recognize your talents
• A good mentor will let you take initiatives
• A good mentor will nurture you

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Build up a CV

• Start early
• Collect prizes, awards
• Publish first author papers
• Publish in good journals
• Attend conferences
• Apply for travel funds
• Write grants

A share enterprise to build knowledge
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Make yourself known

• Dont be shy but pro-active
• Present your work at meetings
• Oral presentations are important
• But they have to be transform into publication
• Interact, ask questions
• Be first author on papers

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Think about your Postdoc

• This is where your research career takes off,
  make strategic choices
• Start to think about your postdoc early
• Leave the institution where you did your PhD/EdD
• Find other opportunities
• Get a postdoctoral fellowship, it will give you
  freedom and independence and will set you on a
  path

An opportunity for grow
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Think about your Postdoc

• Be aware of fellowship application deadlines
  (usually July)
• NIH postdoctoral fellowships
• NINR postdoctoral fellowships
• Others postdoctoral fellowship

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Remember

• Skills, Passion and Luck
• Maintain good relationship with mentor
• Build up a CV
• Make yourself known in your field
• Plan your postdoc early
• Good luck!

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