What to Consider Before Taking a Postdoc | Navigating Life After PhD

Are you considering a postdoc after PhD? Not all Postdoc experiences are made equal, so here are some tips for a more balanced decision on this process.

I have done three postdocs after Graduation from PhD, in HK, US and France. This video represents my deeper thought process on this journey.

Introduction 0:00
Good Reasons to do a Postdoc 1:36
Bad Reasons to do a Postdoc 3:41
Reflective exercise 6:27
Learning about yourself 8:07
Career Orientation Workshop 9:54
My Personal thoughts 11:32
How Careers are Like Shoes 13:52

LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:
What is out there for me? The landscape of post-PhD career tracks - Natalia Bielczyk
https://amzn.to/3jIX4Wo

Career orientation courses for researchers
https://odyssey-careers.com/ontology-...
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For those who want an Academic path (highly recommend this book):
The Professor Is In: The Essential Guide To Turning Your Ph.D. Into a Job
https://amzn.to/3odvFya


Song Libraries Used:
Coffee Stains - Riot
Silky Smooth
Russian Dance - Joey Pecoraro
Krishna's Calliope - Jesse Gallagher
Colonel Bogey March - U.S. Coast Guard Band
Parkside





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About me:
I am a biologist finishing the 6th-year postdoc. I grew up in Hong Kong, have worked in the US and now living in France, now searching for my next role in private sectors of science.

Recruiters, please contact me for working opportunities:   / verabschan  

Before I conclude my time as a postdoc, I really hope to make YouTube videos that are tailored for the younger science community. These are basically what I would share if you find me as a postdoc in your lab. I hope my personal tips will provide some positivity, support, and encouragement to those who are on the journey of academic research.

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