Lessons Along the Way—8 Rules for Surviving Academia as an Aboriginal Early Career Researcher
摘要
Dr BJ Newton’s chapter is addressed to Indigenous ECR colleagues who might be starting out in their postdoctoral careers. Dr. Newton outlines 8 rules for surviving academia for ECRs. The chapter also touched on the benefits and pitfalls of taking up a leadership role in the ECR period. The ‘rules’ cover advice for self, advice about how and who to collaborate with, and the potential for a greater good. Dr. Newton suggest that knowing your own values and priorities will help to guide both what you do and what you don’t do and help you to pursue your own research. Finding culturally nurturing environments, respectful collaborator and trustworthy leaders can help you to build the next phase of your career. Driving outcomes for the next generation of Indigenous researchers is a rewarding aspect of your newfound leadership.