Phd (in Progress) Podcast | Education, Career, Life

http://traffic.libsyn.com/phdinprogress/PhD_021.mp3 Click here to subscribe and rate us in iTunes | Or Subscribe on Stitcher This week we talk to Aleksandra Badura, a neuroscience post-doctoral researcher at Princeton University about the post-doc life and differences between the US and European PhD programs. (This episode was recorded a LONG time ago. We have all since defended and will catch up on the Coming to the US from Europe to be a post-doctoral researcher The “importance” of brand when accepting positions Choosing a post-doc laboratory Parallels between business world and academia Job security Applying for fellowships is vital for success in research fields Differences between European counties and US in PhD training Fewer courses in PhD program in Europe Masters degree (~2 years) is mandatory before pursuing a PhD Fewer European programs have a rotation system Work/life balance Considering starting a family There is no magic end point to your career Do you have more questions