Adding research funding from the private sector is a lucrative option many researchers do not pursue. One of the biggest reasons this option is overlooked is a lack of understanding of how companies function and how an academic researcher might bridge cultural differences to make valuable connections.
Every week has 7 days, 168 hours or 10080 minutes…. a lot of time to do a lot of things! Still, many of us suffer from the feeling of always having too little of it. You might not give it enough thought on how to distribute it between your career, family, friends and hobbies.
Leadership has changed- in parallel with our work environments. Flatter hierarchies, project work in a matrix structure and more rapid changes in assignments, locations and colleagues are but some of the new challenges we all face.
Playing a waiting game does not help career progress. Still, many scientists hope victory and fame come naturally by producing scientifically solid work. But success usually takes more.
Scientists are often in the situation where they need to discuss with other members of the scientific community or with the general public. Therefore, the ability to express yourself concisely and clearly, using strong arguments, is of utmost importance.
An interview with Dr. Kertin Seyfarth of “Naturwissenschaftliche Beratung” about her life as entrepreneur.
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Industry PhD: why he made this decision, how he found the PhD position and what distinguishes an industrial PhD from an academic PhD.
Diana found out that she is pregnant. How can she increase her chances to stay in touch with the labour market during pregnancy?
The best of both worlds: a PhD in industry. Valentina Cassinelli shares why she picked a PhD in industry and what her experiences are.
