Evan Eitan – Associate Editor Science & Environment

Master of Environmental Science,
Institute for the Environment and Sustainability,
Miami University,USA.

(Can be reached at: evaneitan@globalpressclub.com)

Core Competencies as Successful Scientist 

Scientific Knowledge

Acquired during graduate and postdoctoral training via coursework, mentoring and performing research.

Analytical approach to defining scientific questions.
Design of scientifically testable hypotheses.
Broad-based knowledge acquisition.
Interpretation and analysis of data.

Research Skill Development

Acquired during graduate and postdoctoral training via performing research, mentoring and coursework.

Laboratory techniques and safety.
Experimental Design.
Data analysis and interpretation.
Statistical analysis.
Effective search strategies and critical evaluation of the scientific literature
Principles of the peer review process.

Communication Skills

Writing.
Publications.
Grants/applications.
Career.
CV and resume.
Cover letters.
Research and teaching statements.
Speaking.
Presenting your research.
Posters.
Conferences/seminars.
Powerpoint presentations.
The job interview.
interviewing skills/overall presentation.
job talks.
Teaching.
Classroom.
Public.
Interpersonal skills.
Style, tone and nonverbal cues.
Negotiation.
Performance reviews/feedback.
Difficult conversations/minimizing conflict.
Networking.

Leadership and Management Skills

Leadership Skills.
Creating a vision and setting goals.
Running meetings.
Delegating responsibilities.
Motivating/inspiring others.
Mentoring/serving as a role model.
Diversity-working with individuals with diverse gender, ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds.
Conflict management/resolution.
Project Management.
Time management.
Establishing priorities.
Planning the project timeline.
Collaborative Science.
Types of collaboration.
Project goals.
Expectations of collaborators.
Responsible Conduct of Research.