Related Experiment Video
Updated: Nov 2, 2025
23:53
Ole Isacson: Development of New Therapies for Parkinson's Disease
Published on: April 29, 2007
8.1K
Staff Scientist Perspectives on Onboarding and Professional Development: A Case Study
Melissa M Murphy1, H Richard Johnston2, Michael E Zwick1,3
1Department of Human Genetics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Journal of Biomolecular Techniques : JBT
|June 14, 2021
Summary
Staff scientists are crucial research professionals, yet lack targeted resources. This study highlights their needs for better onboarding, professional development, and management skills, especially post-COVID-19.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical research workforce
- Academic research support staff
Background:
- The number of staff scientists in the U.S. has grown significantly, increasing their importance in research.
- Limited targeted resources may hinder the effectiveness of this growing professional group.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate staff scientist perceptions of onboarding and professional development needs.
- To identify impacts of COVID-19 on staff scientists' work and development.
Main Methods:
- A case study at Emory University involving staff scientists.
- A survey administered to staff scientists (May-June 2019).
- Interviews with a subset of staff scientists to inform survey development and identify COVID-19 impacts.
Main Results:
- Identified a need for tailored orientation resources for staff scientists.
- Highlighted the necessity for accurate information and resources for supervisors of staff scientists.
- Revealed a demand for leadership and management skills development, amplified by remote work challenges during COVID-19.
Conclusions:
- Institutions need to develop specific onboarding and professional development programs for staff scientists.
- Enhanced managerial and leadership training is crucial, particularly for supervising remote teams.
- Findings can guide policy and practice for institutions utilizing staff scientist models.
More Related Videos
07:32Use of Galvanic Skin Responses, Salivary Biomarkers, and Self-reports to Assess Undergraduate Student Performance During a Laboratory Exam Activity
Published on: February 10, 2016
9.6K
08:36Collecting Sleep, Circadian, Fatigue, and Performance Data in Complex Operational Environments
Published on: August 8, 2019
12.2K
Related Concept Videos
01:38Cognitive Dissonance
35.2K
Social psychologists have documented that feeling good about ourselves and maintaining positive self-esteem is a powerful motivator of human behavior (Tavris & Aronson, 2008). In the United States, members of the predominant culture typically think very highly of themselves and view themselves as good people who are above average on many desirable traits (Ehrlinger, Gilovich, & Ross, 2005). Often, our behavior, attitudes, and beliefs are affected when we experience a threat to our...
35.2K
01:22Case Studies
12.8K
There are many research methods available to psychologists in their efforts to understand, describe, and explain behavior and the cognitive and biological processes that underlie it.
12.8K
01:27Halo Effect
108
The halo effect is a cognitive bias in which an individual's overall impression influences judgments about their specific traits. This psychological phenomenon leads people to associate positive characteristics with those they perceive as generally good and negative characteristics with those they view as bad. This effect is particularly influential in social perception, professional evaluations, and decision-making processes.The Psychological Basis of the Halo EffectThe halo effect is rooted...
108
01:17Ryan and Deci's Self-Determination Theory
13.8K
Self-Determination Theory (SDT), formulated by Richard Ryan and Edward Deci, explains that human motivation is driven by three fundamental psychological needs: autonomy, competence, and relatedness. When these needs are met, individuals experience personal growth, intrinsic motivation, and overall well-being.
Autonomy is the need to feel in control of one's actions and decisions. For example, a student who chooses their research topic is likely to be more engaged and motivated than one who...
Autonomy is the need to feel in control of one's actions and decisions. For example, a student who chooses their research topic is likely to be more engaged and motivated than one who...
13.8K
01:29Professional Values
9.0K
Nurses are responsible for caring for patients during birth, death, illness, and healing. Professional values guide the decisions and actions that nurses make in their careers. If nurses know the decisions and actions to take, providing patients with exceptional care is possible.
The values that are the foundation of the nursing profession are altruism, autonomy, human dignity, and social justice.
First, altruism refers to the concern for the welfare and well-being of others without personal...
The values that are the foundation of the nursing profession are altruism, autonomy, human dignity, and social justice.
First, altruism refers to the concern for the welfare and well-being of others without personal...
9.0K
01:29Impression Management Techniques I: Managing Appearances
51
Appearance is a multidimensional aspect of self-presentation that encompasses observable attributes such as clothing, grooming, speech, and nonverbal behavior. These elements are often strategically managed to align with socially constructed expectations in different settings. For instance, individuals tailor their appearance during job interviews, social gatherings, or athletic events to meet the perceived norms of those environments.Contextual Adaptation and Social SignalsThe research...
51