Also check out 10 Ways to Annoy Your Labmates for more 2012 new year’s “tips”.

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…and how to resolve the friction

Happy New Year, everyone! All of us at Labguru hope you had a wonderful holiday season, and are ready for successful and prosperous research experiments in 2012. With every new year, of course, comes New Year’s resolutions—things we hope to do differently than we did in the past or perhaps some new positive additions to our routines. Nowhere is this more applicable for researchers than the place they spend the majority of their time: The lab.

Laboratories (along with their offices and recreational areas) are inherently collaborative environments. We must share them with our lab mates in a cooperative and collegial way to ensure mutual success. Nevertheless, our research projects and lab work are often individual efforts that conflict with this philosophy.

So, without further ado, here are some common laboratory habits to consider putting on your New Year’s resolution list:

BioData looks forward to continuing our traditions into 2012 of listening and responding to your wishes, rolling out improvements, and helping you do more science. We wish you and yours a Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and a productive and enjoyable 2012.

The final installment of our Christmas Gift Idea comics…

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Check out our other Christmas gifts here and here.

For those celebrating, Labguru wishes you and your a very merry Christmas!

We’ve blogged extensively about the challenges and rewards of career development in academia, most recently about tips for a successful postdoctoral fellowship position search.  In addition to the daunting task of evaluating an endless number of potential labs and advisors, one must consider deadlines for finishing a PhD, the availability of professors for a visit and most critically, the all-important interview.

What PI’s look for in a potential PostDoc

In order to help graduate students hone in on a successful and targeted postdoc search, Labguru asked several professors at elite academic institutions to provide feedback about what they look for in potential postdocs, what qualities impress them during interviews, and their advice for candidates.  So before embarking on your postdoctoral interviews, read our insider tips that will put you ahead of the curve!