ECR HUPO

Human Proteome Organization - Early Career Researcher Initiative

The “best” faculty mentoring happens when mentors and mentees are prepared, and strong relationships develop. Please help us to develop a mentoring program you are looking for. Fill the short questionnaire and we will take care of rest.

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* 1. In your opinion what is most important for you in becoming a mentee:

Access to professional and social networking opportunities.

Developing skills that will assist you in your job search or in applying jobs.

Resources that will guide you in your career decision making.

Objective career advice independent from personal gains for your supervisor.

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* 2. Before engaging in a mentor/mentee relationship which expectations would you set for this relationship. Rank from 1 (most important) to 5 (least important).

Decision on time commitment, meeting schedule, and regular follow-ups.

Identification of your strengths, weaknesses, and biases.

Referring of mentees to colleagues for expertise outside their purview.

Adjustment of the relationship, expectations, and strategies as needed.

Collaboration on research projects, manuscripts, and presentations

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* 3. What skills are you looking for the most in a mentor? Rank from 1 (most important) to 6 (least important).

Ability to give full attention when communicating

Good listening skills

Constructive and objective feedback that includes both criticism and praise

Setting mutual expectations for the relationship

Sensitivity and confidentiality.

Ability to relate to your experience – can this person give actionable advice?

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* 4. Which criteria do you apply to select the right mentor for you? Mark from most to least important. Rank from 1 (most important) to 6 (least important).

Somebody that has chosen your career path of choice recently and can relate to your situation

Somebody with experience in different career trajectories

Somebody that is an expert in your scientific field and has a strong network

Somebody that has known you and your strengths and weaknesses for a long time

Somebody that is not related to your current supervisor to ensure objective advice

Somebody who has a solid track-record of mentoring successful mentees into academics or industry.

ECR is interested in knowing what the main issues are outside of understanding experimental models that members would like to discuss with regards to work/life balance, career advancement, and building productive relationships. If you would be able to answer the following questions that would be greatly appreciated.

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* 5. What is your top concern with regards to life outside of the lab? Open Response

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* 6. Which topic would you most like to participate in an interactive training about? Rank from 1 (most important) to 4 (least important).

Double-Edged Sword of Flexibility

From ABC to PTM – balancing family and research

Managing stress in the time of global pandemic.

Self-Care best practices

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* 7. When outside of the lab, what do you think about the most? Rank from 1 (most important) to 4 (least important).

Research results

Family matters

Finding a Job or securing Tenure

There is life outside of the lab?

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* 8. How did your work to adjust to the changes in schedule and work as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic? Open Response

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* 9. What career stage are you currently?

Graduate Student

Post-Doc

Early Career Faculty

Faculty Member