Abstract

When looking for a position, you should think about how that institution is going to help you further your career goals. It should provide resources that will complement your skills and goals. Find out how younger researchers are supported, for example through senior mentors or startup packages that enable them to fund students and travel. Your institution should be a place that helps you learn and grow, with a culture that suits your style. If you are in the right place for you, you will be much more motivated and productive.
When I graduated, I thought very hard about what kind of position suited me best. I enjoy being very independent and like to interact with students. But I did not want to be spending a big chunk of my time teaching every semester. I decided to take a job at a university research lab, and this allowed me to pursue my own research agenda full time while being in an academic environment. I have been …

Date

December 19, 2014

Authors

Yolanda Gil

Journal

AI Matters

Volume

1

Issue

2

Pages

4-10

Publisher

ACM