))
44- Dr Rebecca Corrigan- Building the courage to have next step conversations with your PI
Manage episode 357842566 series 3399637
Content provided by Dr Sandrine Soubes. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Dr Sandrine Soubes or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
Dr Rebecca Corrigan first became enthralled by science at school and specialised in microbiology from the mid-point of her undergraduate studies. After a very successful summer placement, which produced 2 papers, she was certain that a career in scientific research was for her. She ended her PhD with a further 4 1st author papers that helped her secure a postdoc position but, as a naturally shy person, she had to push herself to speak at conferences and international events. She went on to produce more high impact publications during her postdoc and was able to focus on her enjoyment of bench science, including a funded trip to the US to learn a new technique to bring back to the lab. After one failed attempt, she consulted her supervisor for invaluable help and advice on applying for fellowships, which led to her securing her current 5-year role.
This interview will allow you to think about:
- How short international research visits could be an alternative to research experiences abroad
- Why early conversations with your PI are important for stepping into the next stage for your research independence
- Can you build the confidence for early discussions about authorship as a Postdoc taking steps towards your fellowship
Explore Rebecca's timeline with important milestones in her research life:
https://academicstories.group.shef.ac.uk/rebecca-corrigan/
Hear more about Rebecca: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/biosciences/people/academic-staff/rebecca-corrigan#tab02
70 episodes
Share
