How to chart a successful research career by Prof Alan Johnson
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Where do you want to be in 3 to 5 years? In 10 to 15 years? With as many potential pitfalls as there are opportunities, steering your academic career in the right direction can be a daunting challenge. Priceless yet free, Professor Johnson's invaluable eBook “Charting a Course for A Successful Research Career: A Guide for Early Career Researchers" has been used as a resource in many workshops around the world, and is discussed here by Professor Johnson in this 30-minute video interview.
