The soft-skills you need, and how to get them, to advance in your research career
For all scientists
Uri Alon's excellent collection of mentorship advice.
Tips on giving a good scientific oral (and poster) presentation - slides from my own seminar here:
Benton2012_Talking_About_Your_Science.pdf
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For prospective PhD students and Post-docs
Tough love: An insensitive guide to thriving in your PhD - a pretty much spot-on guide from what to expect of yourself and your supervisor when undertaking a PhD.
Academic Job Applications: Adriano Aguzzi's advice on applying for a pre/post-doctoral position (scroll down for link to pdf) - geared to his own group, but sound advice for applicants to any lab.
For prospective Principal Investigators
At the Helm - Kathy Barker's must-have guide for new (and old) PIs.


