PhD as a career
PhD as a career
If you are considering a career in the academic world, there are some things you must appreciate working with - for example:
- In-depth analysis and communication
- Collaboration, e.g. with other research groups, other PhDs, companies, etc.
- Responsible in relation to your work (both flexibility and pressure)
- To thrive with a lack of job security due to the time limit within a PhD
- Navigating many tasks simultaneously: Reading, writing, fieldwork, presentations, discussion, coordination, teaching, management, and guidance.
Are you considering a PhD?
When applying for a PhD
2 things that add to your chances:
- Higher grades increase your chances of getting the position.
- Publications. If there are multiple writers on your publication, you must have a statement that clearly states what you wrote. It must be signed by the co-authors.
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