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What scientists inspire you?
I’m trying to make the difficult transition out of postdoc-dom into a more permanent position. It’s been hard, full of rejection and difficult personal and professional negotiations, and my future is still very uncertain. During this time, I’ve been thinking … Continue reading
What do you miss about academia?
Prior to and since the launch of this blog many of the contributors have left academia. Is there anything we miss about academia? If so, what? Torschlusspanik This year marks the fifth year of my leaving academia, of being a … Continue reading
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Cherries and cherry pits
For a long time, I was looking for a job. This was my vague list of demands: Use my scientific knowledge Use my critical thinking skills Participate in goal-driven work Good boss Good team As a medical policy research analyst, … Continue reading
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Some more thoughts on networking – my two cents
It’s been five years since I received my PhD and I think I might be starting to enter a new phase in my career. For those of us without the imposed timelines of “K” and “R” awards career staging can … Continue reading
Topics of Interest
Currently a former neuroscientist turned stay-at-home mom, I get to stay home, and watch and play with my two girls. Old habits do not die too quickly; I often find myself observing my kids as if they are my former … Continue reading
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I’ve made a huge mistake
This is it. I’m saying it out loud (well, writing it anonymously) for the first time… I’ve made a huge mistake. I am not on the right career path. And I don’t know how to move forward from here. With … Continue reading
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My (blank) lab alumni page
The other day, I was looking for the proper citation for a publication from my graduate lab. I’ve been working on a manuscript to be published in an educational journal. In the process, I had to resurrect some information from … Continue reading
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The Postdoc’s Guide to the Galaxy– NYC Edition
Today’s guest contributor is currently a postdoctoral fellow in New York City. She holds a PhD in Neuroscience, and her research interests include neuroanatomy and psychiatric disease. ______________________________________________________________ This past Halloween, I was invited to a costume party at a … Continue reading
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A Portrait of the Scientist as a Young Woman 