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I present an overview of the working environment of the early-career geoscientist who performs both teaching and research duties. I outline what motivates these scientists to undertake optional teaching duties and the challenges faced in integrating teaching into a research-only job contract. Young scientists have a range of teaching possibilities at their disposal, and we consider strategies for optimum time management. Specific examples drawn from the author’s own experience are used to discuss the benefits of combining geoscience teaching with research, which has advantages for both students and the researcher.
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Cobden, L.J. (2014). The Challenge of Combining Research and Teaching: A Young Geoscientist’s Perspective. In: Tong, V. (eds) Geoscience Research and Education. Innovations in Science Education and Technology, vol 20. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-6946-5_3
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