Thriving as an International Scientist - by Sonali Majumdar

Book Synopsis

The first career guide specifically tailored to the unique needs of international STEM PhDs

For foreign-born, temporary visa-holding scientists in the US, building a career while navigating the antiquated and restrictive American immigration system takes resilience and creativity. As a fellow immigrant scientist and a professional development advisor for international doctoral students in engineering and the natural sciences, Sonali Majumdar draws on her expertise to empower international scientists to flourish in any career.

Unlike other professional development guides, Thriving as an International Scientist foregrounds the unique needs and skills of immigrant STEM PhDs at all career stages and across diverse sectors. Through best practices of professional development and career design as well as stories of international scientists, the book also provides concrete, culturally competent tools for managers, faculty advisors, and other mentors. With a combination of hard-nosed advice and nurturing encouragement, Majumdar delivers a much-needed guide to help these overlooked scientists forge a successful career path.

From the Back Cover

"International scientists walk a hard road that features its own distinctive obstacle course. Sonali Majumdar has been down that road, and Thriving as an International Scientist is the perfect guidebook for a student, postdoc, or early career scientist looking to navigate it today."--Leonard Cassuto, author of Academic Writing as if Readers Matter

About the Author

Sonali Majumdar is Assistant Dean for Professional Development at the Graduate School of Princeton University and founder of the Graduate Career Consortium's International Community of Practice. An international scientist trained in the US, she holds a PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.