Alternative Careers That PhD Graduates Should Explore.
This was not only helpful for collaborations during my PhD, but was also useful when looking for jobs within the field.” Aneeqa Khan a fusion PhD alumnum who now holds a research fellowship at the University of Manchester, following a fellowship at ITER, and a position at IPP Garching.
Cancer Research Catalyst The Official Blog of the American Association for Cancer. Careers in Industry. Alternative Pathways for Cancer Scientists: Careers in Industry. November 18, 2016 by AACR Press Office. Guest post by Sarah Junco Wong, PhD. Editor’s Note: Sarah Junco Wong, PhD, was a member of the 2015-2016 Associate Member Council (AMC)-led Communications Committee. Formed in 2015.
Another scientist we contacted runs an annual alternative-careers workshop, so that the PhD students and postdocs in her lab can see that there is life after academia. The burden should not fall.
Physics and Astronomy Job Hunting Resources This is a set of lists and pointers that might be useful for a person with physics training who is looking for a job. It is by no means comprehensive, but is being made available in case people find it useful. this page is only sporadically maintained updated list of non-academic jobs 12 June 2013. Sections below: Career References: General, Science.
Even though academic research is often viewed as the preferred career path for PhD trained scientists, most U.S. graduates enter careers in industry, government, or “alternative careers.” There has been a growing concern that these career patterns reflect fundamental imbalances between the supply of scientists seeking academic positions and the availability of such positions. However.
PhDs don't hate industry or “alternative” jobs. Many just assume they will, based on an environment that implicitly or explicitly reinforces the idea that PhDs provide value to society primarily by engaging in academic research. This is due in par.
Scientists are increasingly finding ways to supplement their income. PhD graduates engage in writing gigs. This so-called “gig economy” allows scientists to expose their skills and to further hone their talents. There are numerous ways for scientists to earn and work. Scientific writing and publishing are one of these. Moreover, career.