Paris H. Grey is a writer, molecular biologist, and lab mentor. She has written articles on strategies for early-career researchers in Nature, Lab Manager, and Science.David G. Oppenheimer is an associate professor of biology at the University of Florida. His research program focuses on the proteins that control cytoskeleton dynamics and how this influences plant cell shape.Together, they created UndergradInTheLab.com to help researchers navigate the hidden curriculum in STEMM research and to help mentors address emerging issues before small matters turn into big problems. They are also coauthors of Getting In.

“Part survival guide and part pep-talk, Life and Research: An Early-Career Guide for Biomedical Scientists should be included in every welcome package for scientists joining a new lab or research program. Grey and Oppenheimer have created a portable version of the ideal mentor – helpful, honest, and compassionate. I wish I’d had this book ten years ago, as it would have saved me a lot of frustration and loneliness while navigating the confusing world of grad school.”

• PrefacePart 1Chapter 1: Beginnings Are Hard for EveryoneChapter 2: Building Your Mentoring and Advising NetworkChapter 3: Determining and Achieving Your Work-Life BalancePart 2Chapter 4: Managing Your Professional ActivityChapter 5: Managing Your Research ProjectChapter 6: Being a Good LabmateChapter 7: Managing Your Research WorkdayChapter 8: Practicing Science CommunicationChapter 9: Presenting Your ResearchAcknowledgmentsIndex