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Careers outside academia

Graduate students, early career researchers, or even established researchers may sometimes be unaware of opportunities other than the traditional path of academic research. This series aims to introduce them to exciting and rewarding careers that can be pursued outside academia. We bring you interviews with experts from diverse backgrounds who share their experiences from their non-academic journeys and tips on how to transition to these paths.

Part 11

Meet Sudeshna Dasgupta, a PhD in experimental high-energy physics, who started working as a postdoctoral researcher for an experiment at the Large Hadron Collider in CERN, Geneva, and now plays…

Part 12

Kyle earned his PhD in neuroscience from UC Davis in 2020, and after 18 months as a postdoc, transitioned in the biotech industry. Read about his transition to industry, what he has learned from…

Part 13
In this insightful interview, Dr. Kwak shares his journey from academia to industry, what motivated him to make this transition from being a PhD in neuroscience to becoming a venture capitalist (VC)…