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151. Avoid These Phrases in Your Peer Review

Posted February 28, 2021 • 00:25:58

The Peer Review villain, alternatively known as ‘Reviewer 2’ or ‘Reviewer 3’, has gained meme status. This is the person who takes your submitted...

150. Rediscover Your Scientific Passion

Posted February 15, 2021 • 00:51:15

Nadia wanted to help patients. She had considered going to medical school, but found biomedical research to be an exciting opportunity to develop new...

149. Yes, Grad Students, You DO Have Transferable Skills

Posted January 30, 2021 • 00:50:12

If you’re a graduate student thinking about a career that lies off the tenure track, you’re probably vaguely nervous that your skills at the bench...

148. Listener Mailbag: Contacting Prospective PIs, Supporting Friends, et al!

Posted January 16, 2021 • 00:39:55

Happy New Year to all our Hello PhD listeners! 2021 has already been… a lot. But we’re here to help. This week, we open the mailbag to answer your...

144. Finding a Career that Fits with Marlys Hanson

Posted October 31, 2020 • 01:01:42

Sarah had achieved her dream. With a PhD in Physics, she had accepted a new position as a Theoretical Physicist. But as the months wore on, she started...