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ESN Update: Survey with Prizes! Links . . .

February 3, 2014 by Tom Grosh IV Leave a Comment

Update:  ESN Survey closes 2/18 at mid-night (Eastern). 175 responses already received.  Winners will be announced on 2/21.   I can't wait to prayerfully consider all your feedback!   Note: Adapted from an email sent to members of the Emerging Scholars Network (ESN). If you did not receive a copy and desire to be on the cutting edge of ESN, then I encourage you to become  a member of ESN. If you are a member, but did not receive the email due to your contact information having changed, then please email me … [Read more...] about ESN Update: Survey with Prizes! Links . . .

Filed Under: About ESN, Christ and the Academy Tagged With: Advice for New Grad Students, Beginning Well, Best Christian Book of All Time, dallas willard, donation, ESN survey, ESN Update, InterVarsity Graduate and Faculty Ministries, intervarsity press, Living in Christ's Presence, March Madness, postdoc, prizes, science and faith, the Well, websites

Candidate for What? — InterVarsity staff

November 21, 2013 by Dwight Schwartz Leave a Comment

2012 JHU Lunch

Introduction Thank-you to Dwight Schwartz, Ph.D., for  sharing a glimpse of his academic/vocational journey through Candidate for What?  A few questions for the reader as we wrap up the series with Part 5 (Click here for Part 1 on Pre-collegiate chemistry,  here for Part  2 - 3 on Collegiate Chemistry, and here for Part 4 on his Postdoctoral Puzzle): How do you understand the purpose/value of academic studies? What do Emerging Scholars have to offer not only to the academic community, but also to other … [Read more...] about Candidate for What? — InterVarsity staff

Filed Under: Christ and the Academy, Science and Faith, Vocation Tagged With: alternative career, Candidate for What?, career planning advice, chemistry, Faculty, GCF, Graduate Christian Fellowship, graduate school, InterVarsity Graduate and Faculty Ministries, postdoc, professor

Candidate for What? — Postdoctoral Puzzle

November 14, 2013 by Dwight Schwartz Leave a Comment

Introduction Thank-you to Dwight Schwartz, Ph.D., for  continuing his  Candidate for What?  series by sharing a glimpse of his postdoctoral puzzle. Below are a few questions for your consideration as you dive into Part 4 (Click here for Part 1 and here for Part  2 - 3): How do you understand the purpose/value of postdoctoral studies? Note: Kelly Seaton has a significant (and highly visited) ESN blog series focused on  Finding a postdoc in the sciences. Do you have a burden for fellowship with other believers … [Read more...] about Candidate for What? — Postdoctoral Puzzle

Filed Under: Christ and the Academy, Science and Faith, Vocation Tagged With: Candidate for What?, chemistry, GCF, Graduate Christian Fellowship, graduate school, postdoc

Resources for Postdocs: Follow-up to “Finding a Postdoc in the Sciences”

September 13, 2012 by Kelly Seaton 4 Comments

Addressing the Postdoctoral Challenge

As I think about my journey through graduate school and the crazy world of postdoc-dom (postdoc-ship?), a few things keep coming to mind. These verses from Ephesians 3 (ESV, emphases mine)  have been such an encouragement, and are my prayer for those of you who are beginning or in the midst of your postdoc journey. Prayer for Spiritual Strength 14For this reason I bow my knees before the Father,  15from whom every family  in heaven and on earth is named,  16that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you … [Read more...] about Resources for Postdocs: Follow-up to “Finding a Postdoc in the Sciences”

Filed Under: Christ and the Academy, Finding a Postdoc Tagged With: career planning advice, Code of Conduct, Ephesians 3:14-21, fellowships, IDP, postdoc, resources, science, science career

Finding a Postdoc in the Sciences: Nailing the Interview

November 8, 2011 by Kelly Seaton 3 Comments

Kelly Seaton continues her series on finding a postdoc in the sciences. Previously: One Postdoc's Journey, Where Should I Begin?, Identifying the Right Position What questions do you have about the postdoc interview process? Do you have any interview experiences or advice to share? Photo credit: solarnu via Flickr Once you have submitted your applications and landed an interview, here are a few things to keep in mind: 1. Be prepared! This may seem like an obvious point, (and not even worth mentioning!) … [Read more...] about Finding a Postdoc in the Sciences: Nailing the Interview

Filed Under: Christ and the Academy, Finding a Postdoc, Post-Graduate Tagged With: Career Stages, graduate students, interviewing, jobs, Post-Graduate, postdoc, science

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