ABSTRACT

In my 25-plus years as an academic statistician, I have had the good fortune of serving in a variety of roles, including as statistical consultant and collaborator, Editor, Chair of grant review panels, and organizer of and participant in workshops for junior researchers. Drawing on this experience, I share my thoughts and advice on two key career development issues: Balancing research with demands on one’s time and on the importance of cultivating and developing one’s communication skills.