Trainee Resources
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Links to job sites, and other career resources
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Links to programs and resources for those interested in Entrepreneurship
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A summary of, and links (where available) to past Brain Waves events
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Interested in Scientific Comms? Resources for writing papers, articles and more
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Some articles that we think might be an interesting read!
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Interested in volunteering for a local society - from fundraising to board positions check out ways to get involved . . . see below for links. Or ask us for a referral.
Scroll down for resources associated with the topics listed.
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Career Info / Links
The Bissett Student Success Centre can assist you in finding jobs and developing your career. From our peer advising and Career Counselling to online services and resources, they have many ways to help you develop your skills and discover your ideal job and career opportunities.
Neuroscience jobs in Canada (LinkedIn)
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Entrepreneurship
DAL Innovates
Dalhousie wants to see PhDs and other individuals with advanced education become more exposed to the innovation ecosystem and, possibly, commercialize their research into a thriving startup. Read about DAL Innovates here -
Past Brain Wave events
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Writing
What makes a great title? How do you respond effectively to peer review feedback? How do you write an excellent abstract? Find out at PLOS or check out some of these links:
How to write discussions and conclusions
Provide context to your results and conclusions with a practical discussion sectionHow to write a great title
Maximize search-ability and engage your readers from the very beginningHow to write an excellent abstract
Expedite peer review, increase search-ability, and set the tone for your studyHow to write your methods
Ensure understanding, reproducibility, and replicabilityHow to report statistics
Ensure appropriateness and rigor, avoid flexibility and above all never manipulate resultsHow to edit your work
Craft clear, understandable prose that gives readers the information they need to understand your studyUnderstanding the publishing process
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Interesting Articles (Career)
Mid-career scientists: advice to our younger selves (Nature, Oct 2022)
Stress and uncertainty drag down graduate students’ satisfaction (Nature, Oct 2022)
Yay to stipend rise, say UK postgrads — but don’t stop there (Nature, Sept 2022)
Canada’s economic future requires a new approach to science and research (Globe & Mail, Sept 2022)
UK graduate students demand pay rise from nation’s largest research funder (Nature, Jul 2022)
Swiss funder unveils new CV format to make grant evaluation fairer (Nature, June 2022)
PhD students face cash crisis with wages that don’t cover living costs (Nature, May 2022)
How to pick a great scientific collaborator (Nature, May 2022)
Beyond academia: Breaking down the barriers that curtail industry collaborations and career moves (Nature, Jan 2022)
Tips for managing an industry move without your academic supervisor’s support (Nature, Nov 2021)
Sell yourself and your science in a compelling personal statement (Nature, Apr 2021)
Freelance writing for *The Scientist*?
Boosting the career development of postdocs with a peer-to-peer mentor circles program (Nature, Jul 2016)
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Societies etc
ALS Society of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia
Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia
Brain Injury Association of Nova Scotia
Epilepsy Association of the Maritimes
MS Society of Canada - Atlantic Division
Parkinson Canada, Atlantic
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EVENTS
Most events will be posted on the BRC Calendar. Check it out here