Science Underdog

Blog & hub for students of science and medicine | Industry Postdoc

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For any out there thinking of options outside of an academic postoc after their PhD, consider what an industry postdoc could offer.

#AcademicTwitter #PhD #postdoc

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Still recovering from grad school. But I finished my #PhD, and I'm back (as a #postdoc).

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@PhDVoice Being a #PhD student definitely gives you a different perspective on academia. The linear timeline and set curricula in most other academic programs differs drastically from the very individual PhD experience determined largely by research progress and a mentor/thesis committee.

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Fact or fiction that the D in PhD represents the dark circles under our eyes? @AcademicChatter

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If I send out one more "See attached" email without actually adding the attachment...
#AcademicChatter #phdchat

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@PhDVoice Almost always a mix.

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@thomas_rintoul That's great! Congrats!

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What is one important change that you would like to see at your university or work that you might be able to contribute to?
#AcademicChatter

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@AskAboutAnimals @AcademicChatter What an important concept to understand at an early stage.

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@DrCastner @AcademicChatter Absolutely. Why is there so much neglect/ resistance to make this shift?

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@kiminca25 @AcademicChatter This is sooo important. The one-size-fits-all does not work in education or any work environment. What do you think is necessary to establish a culture like this?

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@AcademicChatter (Real) Name: Michael
During the pandemic, I learned just how important effective communication and transparency are.
I am a #PhD student researching cancer, which is serious, but I love having fun.

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@OpenAcademics (Real) Name: Michael
I like to have fun and learn new things. Also, I'm a PhD student researching cancer.

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Writing a review mere months before PhD candidacy qualifying exams: blessing in disguise or not an appropriate time for it? (Both?)

#AcademicChatter #phdchat

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When choosing a thesis advisor, it’s natural to envision your best days, but important to think about your worst days.

Whose office do you want to walk into when your experiment failed, your manuscript is rejected, or you’re dealing with a family emergency?

Choose that person.

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@AcademicChatter Yet, lets make researchers--with no experience in education--educate graduate students... aside from mentoring them.

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@thoughtsofaphd "Here's what i found on the internet"

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Grad school oscillates from feeling like an underpaid employee to feeling like a paid student. I sometimes don't know whether to be resentful or grateful 😂😒 #AcademicChatter #phdchat

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Just a reminder that it's easier to be unhappy and make excuses than it is to be happy and institute change.

Take care of yourself. Think about why you might be unhappy and what you might be able to do about it.

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If you're in the midst of lab rotations, you're coming up to a very important decision: who your #PhD mentor will be.

Here are some things that might help narrow that decision down. #phdchat #gradschool #sciencetwitter
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