If you piled it all up, there are many mountains of information, advice, etc. on the academic job search process. It is different for not only fields of study, but also personal and financial situations. There are, in other words, many things that make your particular job search idiosyncratic. … [Read more...] about The Job Search, Part 1: The Application
Post-Graduate
Scholar’s Compass Unchartered Territories: Faith
The Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father's household to the land I will show you. . . . so Abram went, as the Lord had told him. - Genesis 12:1,4a (NIV) Reflection Faith. To be or not to be, that is the question. Either you will use it or you won't; either you will love it or you won't. But whether you have it or you won't is not a question for all are given faith. It's a gift. Personally, I love it and hate it at the same time. I love it when I utilize my faith (when I have … [Read more...] about Scholar’s Compass Unchartered Territories: Faith
Scholar’s Compass Unchartered Territories: Obedience
The Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father's household to the land I will show you. . . . so Abram went, as the Lord had told him. - Genesis 12:1,4a (NIV) Reflection When last we met, Abram had heard the call of God and went as the Lord had told him. Now, to be fair, Abram did not go completely blind. In Genesis 12:2-3, God says: “I will make you into a great nation. I will bless you and make you famous, and you will be a blessing to others. I will bless those who bless you, and … [Read more...] about Scholar’s Compass Unchartered Territories: Obedience
Scholar’s Compass Unchartered Territories: Hearing God’s Voice
The Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father's household to the land I will show you. . . . so Abram went, as the Lord had told him. - Genesis 12:1,4a (NIV) Reflection Just reading the above scripture makes me wonder if Abram was a supernatural being or a superhero. The Lord said, so Abram went. The Lord said to leave everything of comfort and familiarity and go to a new place unexplored. Abram heard God and he went. No fuss, no fight, no fear. If it was me, in my human frailty, the … [Read more...] about Scholar’s Compass Unchartered Territories: Hearing God’s Voice
Finding a Postdoc in the Sciences: Starting Your New Position
Kelly Seaton concludes her series on finding a postdoc in the sciences. Previously: One Postdoc's Journey, Where Should I Begin?, Identifying the Right Position, Nailing the Interview. Kelly is also working on a list of resources for finding a postdoc, which we'll publish as soon as it's ready. I think one of the happiest days in a grad student's life (next to the day after the defense!) is the day that a postdoc position is finalized and accepted. It is exciting to think about the possibilities that are ahead, … [Read more...] about Finding a Postdoc in the Sciences: Starting Your New Position