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Author: Margaret J. Robertson (La Trobe University, Australia) ,
Donna Starks (Universty of Auckland, New Zealand) ,
Gaelle Horsley
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint: Routledge
Weight: 0.490kg
ISBN: 9781032770543
ISBN 10: 1032770546
Pages: 166
Publication Date: 11 September 2025
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Tertiary & Higher Education
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
""50 Things to Think About as an Early Career Researcher is a game changer. During my Ph.D. final year and my early career transition, navigating the unwritten rules and hidden wisdom of practice and being an early academic researcher felt overwhelming. This book changes that dynamic! The authors have skilfully distilled scattered insights into one accessible guide, making the journey not just ‘survivable’ but ‘actionable’. Whether you are starting out or supporting emerging researchers, this book is an essential companion – one that belongs on your desk."" Nick Baker, Lecturer, Otago University, New Zealand ""Completing your PhD and becoming an ECR can pose huge challenges to your identity – who are you now? 50 Things to Think About as an Early Career Researcher: Paving Your Way to Success is packed full of practical suggestions about how to successfully navigate this change and build your research career. Presented in an approachable, easy-to-read style, the authors offer timeless advice in response to a fast-changing research environment. The clear structure lays out common issues facing today’s ECRs, offering ideas about how to leverage doctoral experience and progress your research in new and satisfying directions."" Cally Guerin, Senior Lecturer, Graduate Research School, La Trobe University, Australia ""This book reflects the wisdom and experience of academics who have clearly guided and mentored many over the years. Written with deep empathy, it acknowledges the unique challenges and diverse paths each early career researcher may take, making it relatable for anyone navigating this phase. As an early career researcher myself, I found the advice not only resonates with my current experiences but also offers guidance for what lies ahead. It’s a resource I’ll continue to return to as I grow in my professional journey."" Jessica Velasquez Urribarri, Lecturer, University of Adelaide, Australia
Author Information
Margaret J. Robertson is an Honorary Academic at La Trobe University School of Education. Her research focus is team supervision and agency development within this context. Her recent research considers the importance of agency through education, life and career choices, and the importance of role models. Donna Starks is an Honorary Researcher in the School of Cultures, Languages and Linguistics at The University of Auckland. Her research focuses on how we manifest ourselves through our ways of knowing, being, and communicating to the world around us. Gaelle Horsley is a Master of Social Work, though originally qualified to teach art and English, in the UK. She has recently retired from sessional tutoring in Counselling at Victoria University, and now teaches beginner and advanced watercolours at Hunt Club Arts Centre (Brimbank Council).
