'This handbook should be useful to many of those students who are not clear which path to follow, or if they have made a choice, what practical steps they can take to improve their chances of success. The book is designed as a concise and easy-to-use reference, covering all the main aspects of developing and maintaining an academic career. The book is exceptionally well organized ... the writing is clear and to the point, making frequent use of checklists for later reference. In summary, this is an excellent book which should be useful to its target audience.' William R. Green, The Leading Edge
'The authors explicitly target early-career scientists, although I think this book is of use to a wider academic audience ... I found the chapters of Part I to be a useful reminder and the clear treatment of complex personal interactions of Part II to be particularly enlightening. At the other end of the career spectrum, this guide will be an excellent aid to academic advisors, especially those willing to organize workshops for early-career scientists.' Spencer Koury, The Quarterly Review of Biology
'... embraces the topics linked to psychological/sociological and managerial matters, which are not always treated with the same attention in the other books ... the authors' style is nice, and their explanations are always clear. ... Undoubtedly, the book by Gabrys and Langdale is enriching.' Zentralblatt fu r Geologie und Pala ontologie
"This handbook should be useful to many of those students who are not clear which path to follow, or if they have made a choice, what practical steps they can take to improve their chances of success. The book is designed as a concise and easy-to-use reference, covering all the main aspects of developing and maintaining an academic career. The book is exceptionally well organized... the writing is clear and to the point, making frequent use of checklists for later reference. In summary, this is an excellent book which should be useful to its target audience." William R. Green, North Vancouver, Canada for The Leading Edge
"The authors explicitly target early-career scientists, although I think this book is of use to a wider academic audience... I found the chapters of Part I to be a useful reminder and the clear treatment of complex personal interactions of Part II to be particularly enlightening. At the other end of the career spectrum, this guide will be an excellent aid to academic advisors, especially those willing to organize workshops for early-career scientists." Spencer Koury, Stony Brook University for The Quarterly Review of Biology
"... provides thoughtful guidelines for anyone who is starting a career as an independent researcher or guiding postdocs through the transition. This book would be an excellent resource for a faculty member planning to give similar seminars for postdoctoral researchers at his or her institution." Michelle Dolinski, Drexel University for CWSP & COM Gazette
