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MotherMind Elevate is our high-value workshop series to expand your vision, sharpen your skills, and equip you with actionable tools to reach your next level.
Workshop Title: Negotiation as a Scientific Superpower
Workshop Description: Academia runs on negotiation—whether anyone admits it or not. From your first faculty offer to renegotiating for resources years later, the most successful scientists know when (and how) to ask for what they need. In this session, we’ll demystify the negotiation process: how to do your homework, what’s on the table (spoiler: it’s more than just salary), and how to navigate power dynamics without losing your footing. Learn how to turn negotiation from a dreaded conversation into one of your most powerful academic tools.
Speaker Bio. Dr. Jessica Merlin MD PhD MBA is the founder of Jessica S. Merlin MD PhD MBA Coaching and Consulting LLC. She is also an NIH-funded physician-scientist and Professor with Tenure at the Ohio State University. Her training includes an MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a PhD in Behavioral Science, as well as completion of the Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) fellowship program. Her scientific accomplishments include being contact PI or MPI on $20+ million in NIH and foundation grants, including an NIH center grant and a T32 post-doctoral fellowship. Her passion for career coaching and consulting originated from her own experiences as a senior scientist, and her mentees’ experiences navigating the treacherous landscape of academia. She has worked with dozens of faculty at all career levels around the US, and has particular expertise in helping individuals navigate career transitions and negotiate the resources they need to thrive.
MotherMind Elevate is our high-value workshop series to expand your vision, sharpen your skills, and equip you with actionable tools to reach your next level.
Workshop Title: Negotiation as a Scientific Superpower
Workshop Description: Academia runs on negotiation—whether anyone admits it or not. From your first faculty offer to renegotiating for resources years later, the most successful scientists know when (and how) to ask for what they need. In this session, we’ll demystify the negotiation process: how to do your homework, what’s on the table (spoiler: it’s more than just salary), and how to navigate power dynamics without losing your footing. Learn how to turn negotiation from a dreaded conversation into one of your most powerful academic tools.
Speaker Bio. Dr. Jessica Merlin MD PhD MBA is the founder of Jessica S. Merlin MD PhD MBA Coaching and Consulting LLC. She is also an NIH-funded physician-scientist and Professor with Tenure at the Ohio State University. Her training includes an MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a PhD in Behavioral Science, as well as completion of the Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) fellowship program. Her scientific accomplishments include being contact PI or MPI on $20+ million in NIH and foundation grants, including an NIH center grant and a T32 post-doctoral fellowship. Her passion for career coaching and consulting originated from her own experiences as a senior scientist, and her mentees’ experiences navigating the treacherous landscape of academia. She has worked with dozens of faculty at all career levels around the US, and has particular expertise in helping individuals navigate career transitions and negotiate the resources they need to thrive.