SC3.5Academia is not the only route: exploring alternative career options for Earth scientists Early career scientists Convener(s): Olivia Trani Co-Convener(s): Bárbara Ferreira Thu, 12 Apr, 15:30–17:00 / [brown] Room -2.16 With more PhD and post-doc positions than there are tenured posts, landing a permanent job in academia is increasingly challenging. For some the prospect of many years of funding and position uncertainty, coupled with having to relocate regularly is an unwelcome prospect. The skills acquired by those striving for an academic career are valued in other job sectors. In this workshop, a repeat of the popular 2017 course, a panel of current and former geoscientists will discuss career opportunities for … Read more
SC3.8How do you peer-review? Early career scientists Convener(s): Mathew Stiller-Reeve Wed, 11 Apr, 10:30–12:00 / [brown] Room -2.85 How do you peer-review? Apparently you are just supposed to miraculously know. Many of us never receive formal training in peer review, yet our peer-reviews are the cornerstone of scientific legitimacy. Constructive, respectful, coherent reviews nurture dialogue and advance research. So, how can we review papers in an efficient way? Are there techniques that could make the process more efficient and ensure that we give the authors the most useful feedback? In this short course, we will hear from peer-review … Read more
SC3.9Scientific publishing, science integrity and work ethics: short-course on the scientific method and our modern work environment Early career scientists Convener(s): Sebastian Doetterl Co-Convener(s): Carsten W. Mueller, Taru Sandén, Jörg Schnecker, Cordula Vogel, Steffen A. Schweizer, Annegret Larsen Fri, 13 Apr, 08:30–12:00 / [brown] Room -2.91 Outline: Why is the Peer Review process so important and how does it work in practice? How should we act as scientists in the current working environment? How should we behave and conduct our scientific work and what ethical guidelines should we follow? These topics will be addressed by three invited speakers in this short-course. Each speaker will give a lead presentation followed by an open discussion and response section on the general concepts of ethical working and writing in … Read more
SMP48Gender equality in the geosciences: enough talk, let us plan the future actions! Early career scientists Convener(s): Alberto Montanari Wed, 11 Apr, 10:30–12:00 / [red] Room 2.83 For some years now several initiatives have been taken place to discuss gender equality issues in the geosciences. Now we want raise these discussion to the next level and define what the next moves should be. Read more
TM14Industry Career opportunities for early career scientists Early career scientists Convener(s): Isabel Fernandez Mon, 09 Apr, 19:00–20:00 / [green] Room L8 The topics to be addressed among the abovementioned with the proposed Townhall meeting are: 1. How to transit from academia to industry; 2. Obtaining a professional title: why the industry asks geologists for one; 3. Why the industry demands qualifications, experience and ethics (from professional geologists); 4. Periodical renewal of professional qualifications titles. Geoscience is an exciting field of practical sciences as it offers a plethora of working possibilities, for most of us outside the academic community. Many young geologists … Read more
US1Past achievements and future challenges for the Geosciences (co-sponsored by AGU) Early career scientists Convener(s): Jonathan Bamber Tue, 10 Apr, 09:00–12:00 / [yellow] Room E1 The geosciences are more critical to the well being and prosperity of the human race than ever. At a time when the tension between resource exploitation and sustainable growth is at its most acute and the need for energy, water, food and climate security are paramount, the geosciences will play a central role in guiding future development and growth. In 2018, the American Geophysical Union, will also begin celebrating their centenary during a period of exciting opportunities but also considerable … Read more
US5Scientific research in a changing European Union: where we stand and what we aim for? Early career scientists Convener(s): Francesca Pianosi Co-Convener(s): Elena Toth, Chloe Hill Fri, 13 Apr, 08:30–10:00 / [yellow] Room E1 As academics, we belong to a professional sector that often relies on cross-border programmes, communication and mobility. Furthermore, research generally benefits far more from collaboration and openness than competition and seclusion. For these reasons, the EU is primary perceived to have a positive influence that is beneficial to researchers. However, over the last few years, trust in the EU has been decreasing with growing support for Eurosceptic political parties who challenge European Union policies. In parallel, a relatively low rate … Read more
