ASCB Award Essays喜欢当医生的十大理由.docx

1、ASCB Award Essays喜欢当医生的十大理由ASCB Award EssaysIts a Wonderful Life: A Career as an Academic ScientistRonald D. Vale Department of Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA 94158 Submitted October 9, 2009; Acc

2、epted October 13, 2009 ABSTRACT Many years of training are required to obtain a job as an academic scientist. Is this investment of time and effort worthwhile? My answer is a resounding yes. Academic scientists enjoy tremendous freedom in choosing their research and career path, experience unusual c

3、amaraderie in their lab, school, and international community, and can contribute to and enjoy being part of this historical era of biological discovery. In this essay, I further elaborate by listing my top ten reasons why an academic job is a desirable career for young people who are interested in t

4、he life sciences. 学术科学家的工作需要经过多年的训练。这是否值得的时间和精力的投资？我会响亮的回答：“是的”。“科学家们在选择其研究和职业道路上享有巨大的自由，在他们的实验室，学校和国际社会中体验不同寻常的友情，并能促进生物学的发现并享受作为这种历史时期的一份子。在这篇文章中，我通过列出的十大理由，进一步阐述了为什么对生命科学感兴趣的年轻人来说，学术工作是一个理想的职业。Students are attracted to careers in academic science because of their interest in the subject rather th

5、an for financial reward. But then they hear messages that make them think twice about this career choice. It is difficult to find a job: Such scenarios do take place, but if you think that this is what a career in academic science is about, then you need to hear the other side of the story. And this

6、 is the purpose of this articlea chance to reflect on the many good things about the academic profession. I would like to share my top ten reasons of why being an academic professor is a wonderful life, one that bright and motivated young people should continue to aspire to pursue. 吸引学生从事学术科研工作是因为他们

7、对这个学科的兴趣而不是金钱上的回报。不过，当他们听到下面的消息，却使他们再次考虑这个职业的选择：这是很难找工作；NIH（国家卫生研究所）的薪水很低；科研工作需要做很多事情。这样的场景确实会发生，但如果你认为科研工作就是这样的话，那么你需要听故事的另一面。这就是本文的目的，借此机会反映有关科研工作很多好的方面。我想分享作为一个学术教授是“精彩人生”的十大理由，是一个充满生机和激励年轻人应该继续追求的职业。 WHY I LOVE MY JOB: TOP TEN REASONS Reason 1: Freedom to Choose Your DirectionsA big attraction a

8、nd important component of a job as an academic scientist is to launch a research program. Unlike the case of jobs in hierarchal companies or organizations, projects are not dictated or handed down by a senior authority. Quite the opposite, an effective departmental chair or dean promotes independent

9、 thinking of its young faculty and does not tell them what to do. Thus, it is up to you to decide what research to perform and how to pursue it. Freedom to pursue your research also is protected by tenure, a rather unique type of intellectual and job protection offered in most academic institutions.

10、 This freedom to direct your own research program is great for some, but not desirable for all. It requires initiative and judgment, and there is no prescribed path to success. Naturally, ones choice of research is not without constraints. Research requires money, and your proposed research has to p

11、ass the scrutiny of grant agencies and their reviewers. However, the scope of fundable research is very broad, and in practice, one can wander quite a bit from the original aims of a funded grant proposal. In my opinion, scientists have greater freedom in picking projects that interest them than is

12、true of most artistic professions. Being an artist, writer, photographer, or musician may appear to be a carefree and creative existence, but in reality, artists have to sell their works or services to pay the bills. Thus, academic scientists are remarkably fortunate to be able to choose projects th

13、at satisfy their intellectual and creative cravings, while still having the security of stable monthly pay check. 原因1：自由选择你的方向 作为学术科学家的一个很大的吸引力和工作组成部分是启动一个研究项目。不像在体制内的公司或者机构里面的工作，项目不是由高层支配或者传递下来的。恰恰相反，一个有效的部门领导或院长鼓励青年教师进行独立思考，而不告诉他们该做什么。因此，这是由你来决定开展何种研究并如何去实施它。自由地从事你的研究在你的任职期间是受到保护的，这也是大多数科研和学术机构中提供

14、的一种特殊的知识和工作保障。自由支配你自己的研究项目对很多人来说是非常重要的，但是并不是所有人都需要它。它需要主动性和判断力，也没有约定俗成的成功之路。当然，一个人的研究选择也不是没有限制。研究需要资金，而且你提出的研究需要通过资助机构及其评审的审查。然而，可资助的研究范围很广，并且在实际情况中，人们可以偏离资助项目的最初目标很多。我认为，科学家比大多数艺术专业有更大的自由来选择他们感兴趣的项目。作为一个艺术家，作家，摄影师，或者音乐家看起来似乎是一个无忧无虑的和创造性的生活，但在现实中，艺术家不得不出售自己的作品或服务来支付账单。因此，科学家们非常幸运，他们可以选择满足他们的智力和创造力需求

15、的项目，同时还具有稳定的月薪来保障生活。Reason 2: Reinventing Oneself throughout Ones CareerAn academic position also allows one to reinvent oneself in more dramatic ways by shifting to new lines of work. Many academic professors start and end their careers as principal investigators running a research laboratory. Howe

16、ver, some individuals may decide to leave the research track at some later stage of their career and pursue an administrative position; there is no shortage of such job opportunities for individuals with good organizational and people skills. Others may shift their focus from research to educational

17、 activities or decide to leave academics to take positions in industry or government. Thus, an academic professor can take many different career paths, as interests, priorities, and goals change over time. 原因2：在整个事业生涯中重塑自我 一个科研岗位能够通过转变工作路线而重塑自我。许多大学教授都是以研究实验室的主要研究员开始和结束他们的职业生涯的。但是，有些教授可能在他们的职业生涯后期决定

18、离开他们研究岗位，转而从事行政管理工作；对于那些具有良好组织才能和人际沟通技巧的人来说，这样的工作机会是没有缺点的。其他人可能把工作重点从研究转向了教育活动或者离开科研机关，而到行业或者政府部门任职。因此，大学教授能有许多不同的职业道路，可以根据兴趣，侧重点和目标而随时间变化。朗读显示对应的拉丁字符的拼音字典 - 查看字典详细内容Reason 3: Participating in the Great Era of DiscoveryThis is an exciting and historic time to be a biologist. All fields of biology ar

19、e moving ahead at breakneck speed; we are developing a deep understanding of living organisms, from the complex molecular networks within cells to interactions between species in ecosystems. Our newly gained knowledge of living organisms is fascinating in its own right, but also has enormous practic

20、al implications for human health and global sustainability. Making scientific discovery (even if modest) is an exhilarating experience, knowing that one uncovered a piece of the puzzle. However, enjoyment of my job is not restricted to what is happening in my own laboratory. I feel fortunate to have

21、 received the training to understand, appreciate, and enjoy what is happening in the biological sciences overall. An important aspect of my job is to read papers and attend seminars or conferences. It is a pleasure to read an insightful paper or hear a beautiful talk. A wonderful aspect of the scien

22、tific profession is that one can enjoy and be inspired by work being done by others. 原因三：在参与发现的伟大时代对于生物学家来说，这是一个激动人心的历史时刻。生物学的所有领域都以惊人的速度向前发展，我们正在对生物体的理解不断深化，从细胞内复杂的分子网络上，到在生态系统中物种之间的相互作用。我们最新获得的关于生物体的知识本身就是令人着迷的，而且对人类健康和全球可持续发展也具有巨大的实际意义。参与科学发现（谦虚地说）是一种令人振奋的经历，当他发现了谜题的冰山一角。然而，我工作的快乐不仅限于我自己实验室内的发现。我

23、很荣幸接受了相关训练，从而能够了解，欣赏，享受生物科学的整体发展。我工作的一个重要方面是看论文期刊和参加研讨会或会议。读到精辟的文章或听到一个美丽的演讲都是很令人开心的。科研工作一个奇妙的方面是，人们可以享受别人的工作成果并获得启发。Reason 4: Being Part of an International Community Joined by Common InterestsAlthough my job is based in San Francisco, I feel connected to a global scientific community. Many of my c

24、lose intellectual colleagues and friends reside in India, Japan, China, and Europe. Although we have been brought up in different cultures, we have much in common as the result of our shared experiences in the practice of science, our unifying passion for discovery, and the common language of how we

25、 seek truth and establish proof. Scientists working in different countries are connected through long-lasting intellectual bonds and not by corporate structures that hold individuals together one day and then might dissolve the next. We connect and self-organize through common interests, not through

26、 top-downdriven partnerships. 原因4：作为一个共同兴趣国际社会的一部分虽然我的工作在旧金山，但我觉得连接到全球科学界。我最亲密的同事和朋友，许多知识分子居住在印度，日本，中国和欧洲。虽然我们成长在不同的文化下，我们在分享科学的实践经验中却能发现有很多共同之处，我们对探索发现的热情追逐，以及我们追求真理和检验论证的共同方式。在不同国家工作的科学家是通过长期的连接通过长期知识纽带连接起来的，而不是像公司结构那样，很多人在一起工作，但是却在不久之后就各奔东西了。我们通过共同的兴趣爱好连接并组织起来，而不是通过上下级的合伙关系。Reason 5: Pleasant Tra

27、vels. As an academic professor, travel is economy class but usually is enjoyable (and you can decide how much and where you travel). Delivering seminars is an important means of exchanging information and making contacts for collaborations. A seminar trip also is very rewarding and fun. During a sem

28、inar visit, you meet with various faculty and learn about their science, have lunch with students, and have a relaxing dinner with colleagues. A very pleasant way to spend a day! Scientists also travel to conferences to present their work and hear the latest results from others. These venues also pr

29、ovide opportunities to see old friends and make new ones. Sharing meals or a beer provides a venue for discussions of scientific nuances, new projects, collaborations, wild ideas, philosophy, and perhaps some gossip. Scientists come back energized from a good seminar trip or scientific meeting and u

30、sually bring back at least one new experimental idea or view of a problem that can significantly advance their research. Oh and yes, seminars or scientific meetings are often held in delightful cities. 原因5：愉快的旅行 作为一个大学教授，旅行虽然是经济舱，但通常是令人愉快的（你可以决定去哪旅行和花费多少）。研讨会是一个提供交流信息和联系合作的重要手段。一个研讨会的旅行也有很大的收获和乐趣。研讨

31、会期间，你能碰到各种的教师，了解他们的科学，与学生共进午餐，并与同事享用轻松的晚餐。一天都可以过得非常愉快！科学家还前往出席会议，展示他们的工作和听取别人的最新成果。这些会场也提供机会见到老朋友，结交新朋友。一起吃饭或喝酒提供了一个科学的差异，新的项目，合作，疯狂的想法，哲学，也许还有一些八卦的讨论场所。科学家们从良好的研讨会或者科学会议回来通常会充满激励，带回新的实验想法或者解决问题的看法，从而明显促进他们的研究。哦，是的，研讨会或学术会议经常在美妙的城市举行。 Reason 6: A Social and Youthful JobMany people imagine the stereo

32、typic scientist as someone who performs experiments alone in the lab, deep in thought and surrounded by racks of test tubes. But more importantly, academic science is a very social endeavor. A good research laboratory not only produces results but also functions as a social glue, a second family. A lab is a setting of close friendships and collegiality; this work environment has little or no hierarchy. It is a place where students, postdocs, and technicians cheer for each others success and help one another to accomplish their experimental goals. The depar