I'm wondering if anyone can shed some light on the daily experience of a university researcher in either psychology or the basic sciences as well as a meta-review of the job as a whole.
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posted by marsbar77
on Mar 14, 2013 -
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What possible avenues are there to get 'back' on an academic career path in your late 30s? Are there any unusual paths that I have not considered?
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posted by mary8nne
on Jan 28, 2013 -
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Wondering whether I should go for the PhD that I wanted when I went back to school, or whether it's more sensible to stay where I am and do a Master's first.
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posted by Scientist
on Jul 1, 2012 -
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I am trying to choose a school for a PhD in Political Science. How do these compare? The University of Toronto, the University of British Columbia, the University of California at Santa Barbara, McGill University, and the University of Michigan?
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posted by sindark
on Mar 13, 2012 -
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Hacks for a Successful PhD? I'm looking for tips or software that will help me - as a new PhD student - finish successfully. Researchers: tell me your tricks!
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posted by UniversityNomad
on Oct 8, 2011 -
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I'm a young geologist considering long-term career options and life directions. Please tell me about your experiences (as a geologist) in grad school, industry, or government/regulation. Or your experiences working in video/photography, as that is an alternative career path I'm considering.
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posted by Strudel
on Sep 11, 2011 -
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I'm an unemployed PhD! Wheeeee!!!! What can I do to ensure that I won't be homeless next month?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 20, 2011 -
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My partner is doing her Ph.D in English but is starting to think she wants to teach elementary or high school. We're in Canada. We've got questions about the job market, location, and the benefits and burdens of getting the Ph.D.
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posted by Beardman
on Feb 8, 2011 -
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I wannabe a doctor: What's the cheapest / easiest way to get an online "doctoral degree?"
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posted by blahtsk
on Jan 31, 2011 -
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I'm in the process of looking at graduate schools in philosophy, which is a difficult task when trying to match up my niche specialty with potential professors. I've been able to track down five different professors, but I was wondering if it would be rude to ask if they had any suggestions on where/who to look. I'm located in the United States, but this academic community is 99% located outside of here, and browsing the associated journals and conferences hasn't been too helpful because the names I'm coming across are graduate students and names that aren't popping up on Google.
posted by anonymous
on Jan 19, 2011 -
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Is it too late for me to gain admission to the top PhD programs in the life sciences? What can I do to improve my chances besides the obvious?
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posted by WhitenoisE
on Aug 29, 2010 -
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Is it worth it to get a M.S. or a Ph.D in Computer Science? What kinds of doors would they open?
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posted by cosmic.osmo
on Jul 23, 2010 -
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Studying in Germany Filter: I want to get a PhD in materials science at a German university, hopefully starting in 2011. Please help me get started figuring this out!
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posted by daisyk
on Jan 21, 2010 -
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If all goes well, in Spring 2011 I will have finally completed my Masters in Mental Health Counseling. But I want to apply my degree to higher education.
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posted by zizzle
on Oct 30, 2009 -
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Are there any respected PhD (or advanced research) programs offered from anywhere in the world that can be undertaken outside the country of the University that is offering it?
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posted by zaebiz
on Dec 9, 2008 -
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I'm considering applying for a maths PhD in Singapore. I'm from the UK. I'd like some thoughts on living there for an extended period. As far as I can tell there's been a certain degree of liberalization recently - any opinion on that?
posted by topynate
on Nov 28, 2007 -
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I have one year left on my Ph.D. and still have six chapters to write. Does anyone have any advice on writing and time management strategies to help me make sure that I don't run out of time?
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posted by Sonny Jim
on Dec 20, 2006 -
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Can I take graduate courses before I'm enrolled in a Ph.D. program? Do any grad students do this?
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posted by ifranzen
on Jul 27, 2006 -
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Would it be considered fraud or providing false information if I were to leave my doctorate off of my resume?
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posted by lisaj32
on Mar 16, 2006 -
27 answers
I'm a lawyer who can't understand why some lawyers insist on laying claim to having a doctorate. They don't, of course. Why this insecurity?
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posted by LGCNo6
on Oct 26, 2005 -
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