Anxious about what life post-Ph.D. will look like? Torn between pursuing a career in academia, industry or communication? At which stage of your PhD should you be starting to apply for jobs and/or post-doctoral fellowships?
In this section members of the society share their personal experiences about this important transition in a researcher’s life.
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what is your Life after Ph.D.,
please email the society’s
Students, Early-Carrer or
Communications Officers, at
students@dsbsoc.org,
early_career@dsbsoc.org and
communications@dsbsoc.org.
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Dr James Bell
“Be clear about what you want out of your career. […] When you’re exploring your options, take a few moments to think about the day to day life in the job (or even contact people who could tell you).“
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Dr Lidia Lins
“Although the publication record is one of the most relevant aspects considered in a job, more and more attention is given to what goes beyond that. I would think the most appropriate word in this situation would be DIVERSIFICATION.“
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Dr Katleen Robert
“This is YOUR career; Know when to stop; It does not get better; Fake it until you make it; Be present, don’t feel guilty.”