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A career in research: Being a group leader
Sarah E Bohndiek 11/12/15 CRUK Postdoc Day
2002-2005 BA Natural Sciences (Physics) at Pembroke College, Cambridge
2000-2002 A Levels (Maths, Further Maths, Physics, History) at Christ the King Sixth Form College, Lewisham, London
1995-2000 GCSEs at Thomas Tallis School, Kidbrooke, London
2011-2013 Postdoctoral Fellowship in Radiology at Stanford University
2005-2008 PhD in Radiation Physics at University College London
2008-2011 Postdoctoral Fellowship in Biochemistry at University of Cambridge
Basic Research • Interactions of light and
tissue • Technological innovation • Instrument development Technical Validation • Phantom Trials
Department of Physics
Basic Research • Diagnosing cancer early • Probing cancer
metabolism Biological Validation in Trials • Preclinical • Clinical
Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute
What did I do as a postdoc to maximise my chances?
How did I compete for a group leader position?
How did I transition into a group leader role?
i.e. what you can do now…
i.e. what you have to do next
i.e. managing time, students, postdocs, technicians, hiring, lab space, resources, finances, safety, ethics, teaching, examining, committees, colleagues, emails, (social) media, travelling, conferences, outreach, training, papers … oh, and science!
Make sure you are in the right environment to do your postdoc; if you are not, move!
PI
Inspiring
Empathe0c
Selfless
Generous Open
Connected
Flexible
Taken from S Bohndiek, The Good Mentorship Guide (Physics World 2013)
Publish good science… that tells a story
Semiconductor Physics and X-‐ray Diffrac0on
Small animal MRI using hyperpolariza0on
Raman Spectroscopy and Optoacous0c Imaging
Can X-‐ray scaFering improve breast cancer detec0on?
Does molecular imaging have a role to play in monitoring angiogenesis?
Is an0-‐ angiogenic therapy response beFer determined by serum or imaging biomarkers?
Get independent funding or contribute to your PIs grants Applications made as a postdoc 2009 • Junior Research Fellowships (Corpus Christi and King’s College) 2010 • L’Oreal Fellowship • EMBO Long Term Fellowship • Marie Curie Outgoing Fellowship • HFSP Cross Disciplinary Fellowship 2011 • AACI Translational Research Fellowship • AAUW International Fellowship • Dean’s Fellowship • AACR Clinical / Translational Fellowship
Applications made as a postdoc 2009 • Junior Research Fellowships (Corpus Christi and King’s College) 2010 • L’Oreal Fellowship • EMBO Long Term Fellowship • Marie Curie Outgoing Fellowship • HFSP Cross Disciplinary Fellowship 2011 • AACI Translational Research Fellowship • AAUW International Fellowship • Dean’s Fellowship • AACR Clinical / Translational Fellowship
Take responsibility and record evidence
• Watch your PI • Supervise students in the laboratory
– Know where they go next
• Take on safety management – Prepare and organise risk assessments, COSHH forms etc
• Run facilities – What did you specifically bring to a particular role?
• Initiate and maintain collaborations – Nurture early projects to ensure they can deliver
• Get experience in teaching and outreach – Keep a good record of what / where / feedback
• Peer reviews for journals / grants – Ask your PI to suggest you then use publons
What did I do as a postdoc to maximise my chances?
How did I compete for a group leader position?
How did I transition into a group leader role?
i.e. what you can do now…
i.e. what you have to do next
i.e. managing time, students, postdocs, technicians, hiring, lab space, resources, finances, safety, ethics, teaching, examining, committees, colleagues, emails, (social) media, travelling, conferences, outreach, training, papers … oh, and science!
Timeline Early preparations: update CV, get your papers submitted, talk to PI about your future plans, sign up for job alerts and update your profile, tell your network, identify referees.
– 12 months
– 6 months
– 3 months
– 1 month
The Interview!
1 month
3 months +
Apply in earnest: Carefully prepare proposal. Update CV and write a good cover letter. Get feedback on your package!!
Interview practice: Prepare your ‘job talk’ and ‘chalk talk’. Give these at least to your peers and your PI, ideally someone outside. Focus on the details: What start up funds and space do you need? How will your team look? Who will you collaborate with?
Give a confident talk and keep to time. Keep your chalk talk on track. Ask good questions of those you meet 1-2-1. Convey your enthusiasm for the position and people. Be courteous.
Follow up, second visit, start negotiating
Start making the practical arrangements to start your position
What did I do as a postdoc to maximise my chances?
How did I compete for a group leader position?
How did I transition into a group leader role?
i.e. what you can do now…
i.e. what you have to do next
i.e. managing time, students, postdocs, technicians, hiring, lab space, resources, finances, safety, ethics, teaching, examining, committees, colleagues, emails, (social) media, travelling, conferences, outreach, training, papers … oh, and science!
The Learning Curve
Feeling strong Tired but optimistic
Why didn’t I get some help?
This is just stupid
Money
Research funding opportunities
£50-‐100K, ~1 year “Pump Priming”
~£0.5-‐1M, 5 years Fellowships
~£1M+, 5 years Programme Grants / Core Funding
~£200-‐500K, ~3 years Project Grants
PI(1) Co-PI (2)
PI(2)
PI(1) Co-PI (2)
PI(3) Co-PI (2)
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Health And Safety Information
Access and Egress/Site Compund
Structural Check/Lifting & HandlingSite Survey
Asbestos Survey
Hazards Identified
InitialsDetails
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Tel. +44(0)20 7121 2121 Fax. +44(0)20 7121 2020
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• Small equipment (can
you recycle?) • Large equipment (can
you borrow?)
• Plug sockets (always more than you think)
• Gas outlets • Lighting • Sinks
People
• Who do you want? What will they work on? • Write a well targeted advertisement
– Make friends with your HR people
• Use your network: direct email shots, email lists, social media, science media, jobs websites (costly)
• (Raise your profile quickly) • Don’t be afraid to advertise again • Ask experienced colleagues to help with the selection and
interview process • Always skype screen first • If possible, see how people react in an informal setting
Make friends
Func0oning Academic
Senior Administrator
(PA?!)
Human Resources
Graduate Student
Admissions
Purchasing
Accoun0ng
IT
IP
Departmental Safety Officer
Ethics
Finding balance between
Taken from S Bohndiek, Finding Balance in a New Lab (Physics World 2014)
The desire to do everything to the highest standards…
… vs the desire to do, well, something, anything!
Formula0ng exci0ng, risky new research ques0ons…
… vs producing solid data from exis:ng ones.
Communica0ng electronically…
… vs communica:ng in person.
Being friends with your lab…
… vs developing your skills as a leader.
Must read resources
• A PhD is not enough, Peter Feibelman • Making the right moves: A practical guide to scientific
management for postdocs and new faculty, HHMI/Burroughs Wellcome Fund
• At the Helm: Leading your laboratory, Kathy Barker • FT Guide to Management: How to make a difference and get
results, Ann Francke • The Strategic Grant Seeker, J Illes • Tomorrow’s Professor (mailing list), Rick Reis • http://tinyurl.com/JimAustinPlan • http://tinyurl.com/LenaTingGrants
Acknowledgements
The Bohndiek Lab Dr James Joseph
Dr Isabel Quiros-Gonzalez Dr Jakub Surmacki
Fiona Morgan Siri Luthman
Michal Tomaszewski Dale Waterhouse Ben Woodhams
Judith Weber
Visitors Dr Frederic Brochu (@Cam)
Dr Joanna Brunker (UCL)
CRUK CI @ Cam Prof. Kevin Brindle
Dr Andre Neves
Engineering @ Cam Prof. Tim Wilkinson Dr George Gordon
iThera Medical Stefan Morscher Christian Wiest
MRC Cancer Unit @ Cam
Prof. Rebecca Fitzgerald Dr Massi di Pietro
Radiology @ Cam
Prof. Fiona Gilbert Dr Oshi Abeyakoon
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