GLY 6095
Survival Skills for Academic Careers in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Introduces skills needed to find, be competitive for, and survive in academic jobs. Topics include finding and securing post-doc positions, skills and tactics for writing academic job applications, interview and negotiation approaches and tips, writing and reviewing proposals, methods for effective course design, and others.
Topics
- finding and securing post-doc positions
- skills and tactics for writing academic job applications
- interview and negotiation approaches and tips
- writing and reviewing proposals
- methods for effective course design
- and others
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor and an undergraduate degree in Geological Sciences, Geology, Earth and Planetary Science, or a related field.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2025-2026