Life and Research: A Survival Guide for Early-Career Biomedical Scientists

Life in a research lab can be daunting, especially for early-career scientists. Personal and professional hurdles abound in bench research, and this book by two seasoned lab professionals is here to help graduate students, postdocs, and staff scientists recognize stumbling blocks and avoid common pitfalls.

Building and maintaining a mentoring network, practicing self-care and having a life outside of the lab, understanding that what works perfectly for a labmate might not work for you--these are just a few of the strategies that lab manager and molecular biologist Paris H. Grey and PI and geneticist David G. Oppenheimer wished they had implemented far sooner in their careers. They also offer practical advice on managing research projects, sharing your work on social media, and attending conferences. Above all, they coach early-career scientists to avoid burnout and make the most of every lab experience to grow and learn.


Author: Paris H. Grey, David G. Oppenheimer
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Published: 10/24/2022
Pages: 264
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.85lbs
ISBN13: 9780226822099
ISBN10: 0226822095
BISAC Categories:
- Technology & Engineering | Biomedical
- Business & Economics | Careers | General
- Science | Laboratory Techniques

About the Author
Paris H. Grey is a writer, molecular biologist, and lab mentor. She has written articles on strategies for early-career researchers in Nature, Lab Manager, and Science.

David G. Oppenheimer is an associate professor of biology at the University of Florida. His research program focuses on the proteins that control cytoskeleton dynamics and how this influences plant cell shape.

Together, they created UndergradInTheLab.com to help researchers navigate the hidden curriculum in STEMM research and to help mentors address emerging issues before small matters turn into big problems. They are also coauthors of Getting In.