A handbook · Out now
How to Survive
(and Thrive)
in Research
The little book of research wisdom and unspoken truths every junior researcher should know.
What's inside
All my research advice (on choosing research topics, getting funding, collaborating, starting a research career…) condensed in one single book
Ideal for PhD students, postdocs, and early-career principal investigators who are trying to make sense of academic life and want to improve their odds of launching a successful research career.
Six themes
The things nobody tells you in grad school.
Finishing your PhD (and managing your supervisor!)
Writing papers and surviving reviews
Building collaborations and networking
Academic politics and funding
Leading teams and planning your career
What readers say
Early-career researchers are reading it.
4.8 / 5 5 verified ratings on Amazon
★★★★★
This book contains valuable advice regarding the oftentimes misunderstood world of research. I discovered some of these tips the hard way during and even after my PhD. I highly recommend junior researchers and PhD students to consider this easy read to get the big picture on research from different perspectives.
★★★★★
The book is super interesting. Given that I started my PhD this year, the advice given was really helpful and some of it might become useful in my future career as well. Besides valuable advice on what to do, it also talks about things to avoid so you can learn from the author's experiences and avoid potential mistakes down the road. I highly recommend the book.
★★★★★
I like the practical and pragmatic advice, from picking a PhD topic to thinking about how to grow professionally. It's very easy to read, enjoy, and follow. I really recommend it to anyone facing the challenges of research and looking for support along the way.
★★★★★
As a young researcher, this book brings valuable insights. If not for the book, it feels that a lot of these bits of wisdom would have been learned the hard way. It has great re-readability, as it is easy to read and has a fun style. Definitely will re-read it once in a while to keep the advice in mind. Strong recommend!
