Invest in your PostdocTransformation! This is the seasonal show that helps scientists leap into business after the PhD! In every episode, we have actionable advice for your career transition into business. Don’t want to waste your time & effort with applying to the wrong employer? Then nominate your employer of choice, and we will ask bold questions informing your job applications! If you represent a company that recruits PhD holders, become a sponsor of our show and you can showcase potenti ...
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“The Theory of the Postdoc Evolution” is a podcast from the Postdoctoral Development Centre of Queen’s University Belfast. It aims to provide postdocs with information helping them to develop their careers. It includes, for example, interviews of professionals talking about their career paths, information on the Higher Education system and ways to improve researchers’ CVs. For more info go to: go.qub.ac.uk/PodcastPDC
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How do we as academic researchers ensure that our research actually reaches, and thereby benefits, society and its people? The podcast series ‘Postdocs Talking – from Research to Society’ focuses on how academic researchers can build bridges between science and several important sectors of society: language when engaging people with diabetes, funding for research, innovation and its relation to industry, policy-making, education and social media, and art in scientific representation. Listen ...
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Hi, you’re listening to Postdocalypse, a podcast by postgrad students about all things postgrad. The name comes from the idea that once you finish your PhD, there’s the big question for all of us whether we’ll continue along the academic path or take on of the many alternative routes that are on offer to us. We’re a team of PhD students at King’s College London, trying to navigate this crazy world and we’ll be sharing the highs and the lows of postgraduate study.
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You are more than just a degree, with Dr. Irène Kilubi
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In this PostdocTransformation Show episode, Dr. Irène Kilubi shares her experience from being employed as a consultant based on her industrial engineering background and growing into entrepreneurship with two marketing boutiques. She shares her strategies and insights for individuals transitioning from academia to business, discussing personal grow…
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The future of work in pharma, an HR & upskilling POV, with Candice Zarrei, Pharmuni
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In this PostdocTransformation Show episode, Candice Zarrei from Pharmuni shares #FutureOfWork opportunities in careers in the pharmaceutical industry. The interview includes advice on employability skills, the importance of continuous learning and personal branding, and opportunities within startups and SMEs. Additionally, it discusses ethical cons…
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Picture a scientist, through our lens, part 2 of 2, a conversation with Prof. Dr. Richa Chandra & Dr. Amber Miller from WISEcast
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In this PostdocTransformation Show episode, Prof. Dr. Richa Chandra & Dr. Amber Miller from WISEcast talk with Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels about the challenges faced by women in STEM, particularly in academia, focusing on microaggressions, intersectionality, and barriers to career progression. They highlight the importance of empowering women a…
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Developing adaptability: journey to leadership, with Dr. Tina Persson
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In this PostdocTransformation Show episode, Dr. Tina Persson shares her coaching expertise on leadership and self-awareness for scientists transitioning into the business world. Gain insights on personal development, the challenges of academia to industry shift, and the importance of adaptability in a fast-changing job market. Listen to this 44 min…
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Democracy in German Academia: #LauteWissenschaft, with Dr. Kristin Eichhorn & Dr. Amrei Bahr
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This is a must-listen for (international) researchers teaching students in Germany or aspiring to come to Germany. Kicking off season 4 of the PostdocTransformation show, Dr. Kristin Eichhorn is back and speaks with Dr. Amrei Bahr about the challenges facing German academia, including issues related to democracy, precarious working conditions, and …
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Welcome to the #PostdocTransformation show for scientists leaping into business! With our seasonal show, we connect scientists with companies in many industries, who are recruiting PhD holders and postdocs for various business roles. For all full transcripts and free career transition resources, click here. To help you transition your career, we ha…
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Career and family, life hack for students at university and gradschool
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In this episode of the PostdocTransformation show, you're encouraged to reflect on career and family. Having invested into your bachelor, master, doctorate, postdoc and /or even professorship, it’s a life hack to consider factors like shared responsibilities, career flexibility, communication, long-term planning, and building a support network as y…
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A headhunter's secrets for researchers transitioning into industry, with Beth Horsley
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If you are looking for a job, you need to know the recruiter's perspective. Welcome to this PostdocTransformation show episode. We proudly present Beth Horsley from the UK, who is a partner at Page Executive, the executive search division of PageGroup. PageGroup changes lives by creating opportunities for people to reach their potential, this inclu…
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From the bench to biotech program management, with Dr. Cindy Leiton
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Dr. Cindy Leiton is a hispanic in the US, and she shares her incredible journey transforming from a high achieving postdoc to a flourishing biotech professional. With a career in program management, she shares the importance of self-reflection outreach and using platforms like LinkedIn to propel your career. Watch out for her rich insights on the c…
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Building resilience in a recession, with Dr. Rima Dey
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Learn from Dr. Rima Dey, an engineer and career elevation coach in India, why upscaling and emotional intelligence is important, not only for STEM professionals. In this PostdocTransformation show interviews, she shares valuable insights, practical tips for your for navigating job interviews and salary negotiations. She showcases her valuable caree…
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Challenging the Scientific Publication
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How can we make sure the practices of disseminating research findings evolve with the times? The primary means of dissemination is publication. And while the contents of scientific publications have changed a lot over the last 100 years, the methods and structure of publication have seen relatively few changes, and most of them only in the last 10 …
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Marie-Curie postdoc fellowship to thrive in the academic and non-academic sector, with Dr. Ana de Almeida Kumlien
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Discover the inspiring journey of Dr. Ana de Almeida Kumlien, recipient of the prestigious Marie-Curie postdoc fellowship, as she shares valuable insights and practical tips for early career scientists venturing into business. Don’t accept a badly paid postdoc, without listening to this episode of the PostdocTransformation show! Learn, how she netw…
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From liberal arts to a corporate career, with headhunter Dr. Sonja Ulland
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Are you a scientist considering a leap into business? Tune in to this fascinating discussion with HR expert, Dr. Sonja Ulland, a former liberal arts scientist who successfully transitioned into the corporate world. Gain valuable insights from her journey, learn about the importance of detailed project management, and grasp the nuts and bolts of the…
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Navigating the struggles of postdoc employability, with Dr. Holly Prescott
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If you are a researcher, you don't want to miss Dr. Holly Prescott, a career advisor who shares her expertise on this #PostdocTransformation show episode. She sheds light into the challenges faced by doctoral students and postdoc scientists in navigating their career paths. She stresses the importance of transparent communication and the admissions…
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Why being authentic in your job search saves your mental health
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Why being authentic in your job search saves your mental health? Let Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels guide you to strategically in your job search outside of academia. Starting from the pressure to conform and the mental toll of imposter syndrome, you’ll appreciate the alignment of your own values with those of your potential employer and the right…
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Being more than #IchBinHanna, with Dr. Kristin Eichhorn
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Are you an international early career scientist looking for a PhD program or postdoc position in Germany? Well, in this rare interview, I sit down with Privatdozentin Dr. Kristin Eichhorn, coauthor of the book #IchBinHanna as she discusses the precarity in academic employment. From the hierarchical system in Germany to the struggles faced by post-d…
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Transitioning from research to business, with Dr. Emily Rosenthal (Masters of the Day)
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If you are strong in scientific methods, do you want to know, how you can leverage your strength into the decision-making context in business? In this PostdocTransformation show episode, Dr. Emily Rosenthal from the US (see her LinkedIn profile) will make you see how you can transfer your quantitative and qualitative research skills. In her own bus…
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Big heart ventures for doctors, with Dr. Tina Ruseva (Mentessa)
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In this PostdocTransformation show episode, Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels interviews Dr. Tina Ruseva, a multi-faceted serial entrepreneur (www.mentessa.com). Tina shares her inspiring journey about transitioning from business to academia to building a business aligned with her values, in the US, Germany and Bulgaria. She offers valuable insights …
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How to find the best grad school for you
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If you are among the best bachelor and master students, you might think about earning a PhD. This episode of the PostdocTransformation show for scientists leaping into business will help you reflect on deciding on the best grad school for you, as you envision your vision of life, especially as an underrepresented, underprivileged and underserved ea…
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Science Stories from Folkemødet: Realities in Rural Tanzania
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Did you know that half a million children die every year of a completely treatable disease? Can you imagine what it would be like to be pregnant or have children in a low-income country where this disease is prevalent? This is the reality for many people all over the world. And while it is indeed preventable, malaria kills millions each year becaus…
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Science Stories from Folkemødet: “Missing Maria, Identifying Anna”
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How many child development issues go unnoticed in the flurry of short doctor's appointments and limited home visits? How do you properly detect and identify mental health issues in adolescents living with chronic disease? Maybe it’s time to prioritise and optimise a sometimes overlooked screening tool in clinical practice: Questionnaires. MD and Ph…
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Strategies for underrepresented PhD students
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Prof. Dr. Carlotta A Berry shares her career and study strategies for underrepresented PhD students. She's a first generation engineer who came back to academia to role model a more inclusive way of professoring in engineering education. Let Prof. Dr. A. Berry mentor you via the PostdocTransformation card game, in this and our previous episode Ment…
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Mentoring your way, with Prof. Dr. Carlotta A. Berry
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Mentoring your way, with Prof. Dr. Carlotta A Berry who decided she wanted to be a professor because she wanted to show a different way that people could do professoring. Although she didn't have any mentors that look like her, that didn't mean she shouldn't have had one. Let Prof. Dr. A. Berry mentor you via the #PostdocTransformationcardgame. Ple…
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Should We Be Rethinking the Scientific Publication?
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Is the scientific publication, as we know it, dead? This was the central question behind the theme for this year’s DDEA Postdoc Summit Challenge. Researchers learn early on to think in terms of impact factors and citation metrics. In an overflowing ocean of scientific content, the pressure to make your publications matter seems higher than ever. Ye…
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Working out your future
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Are ready to work out your future after your PhD or postdoc? This episode builds on episode 4 (future of work for new PhD holders in business) and extends to how artificial intelligence and large language models will change the jobs of tomorrow, why companies' diversity, equity & inclusion efforts are important for you, the trends driving business …
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Avoid dropping out of grad school?!
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Sooner or later, more or less you could be thinking of dropping out of grad school or stopping your doctoral journey. This episode shall help you manage your expectations and to be prepared for the fears, doubts & challenges on your PhD journey. Building resilience and frustration tolerance and coping with impostor syndrome will be key (also for la…
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Strategies for doing your PhD
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Embarking on your PhDjourney? These are must-known strategies for doing your PhD: Identifying personal interests and goals, navigating with academia vs. business in mind, expanding your opportunities, prioritizing your health & informed decision-making. Listen to Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels as she shares actionable tips for your PostdocTransfor…
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Business roles requiring research skills
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You excel at research as a PhD, postdoc or professor, but still want to / must leap out of science? Now, for which jobs in business do you qualify? Listen to Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels as she shares your potential job roles in this episode of the weekly PostdocTransformation show, e. g. data scientist, business development manager, product dev…
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Business roles requiring strong teaching skills
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Got strong teaching skills as a PhD, postdoc or professor, and want to / must leap out of science? Now, for which business jobs do you qualify? Listen to Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels as she shares your potential job roles in this episode of the weekly PostdocTransformation show, e. g. internal and external communicator, corporate trainer and lea…
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Tame your fears before leaping into business (2:2)
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Do you fear sacrificing passion when you leap into business after your PhD or postdoc? Do you ask yourself, whether career growth is equal for you as an underrepresented, underprivileged & underserved human? Do you fear the cultural adjustment at a business workplace? In this episode you'll learn in part 2 of 2, how to tame your fears before leapin…
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How to tame your fears before leaping into business (part 1 of 2)
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Do you fear the unknown world outside of academia? Does fear of failure ring a bell? Is starting from scratch making you freeze? In this episode you'll learn in part 1 of 2, how to tame your fears before leaping into business. Maybe you fear missing intellectual stimulation, or not utilizing acquired skills or you feel being professionally isolated…
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Red flags indicating your career in academia is at risk
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Aren't you enthusiastic & passionate for (your) research (anymore)? Is your publication or research output non-competitive? In this episode you'll learn about warning signs that your career in academia might derail, so you can reflect on your career options leaping out of science. Is it difficult for you to secure research funding? Dealing with jun…
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Celebratory bonus for the PostdocTransformer Bundle live launch 09/23
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We are celebrating you for season 1 and 1000 downloads. I’m expressing my gratitude and appreciation with a bonus coupon for you at the end of this episode. PostdocTransformation Bundle Monthly 3-step plan: 1) Learn about your "Career transition into business" & "Digital personal branding", 24/7 access to 2 e-courses. 2) You ask questions - Prof. D…
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Overcoming misconceptions, exploring possibilities, and building your career as a PhD (Q&A)
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In this episode you’ll learn about some misconceptions of working in business, and which two perspectives are critical for capitalizing most on your PhD, what you can do to break into the business job market without prior relevant experience. And if you feel, you might be letting down your supportive supervisors by leaping into business, this Q&A e…
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#31. Manuela Moser: from a creative writing PhD to festival management
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This episode features an interview of Dr Manuela Moser, Festival Director for the Cúirt International Festival of Literature. Manuela discusses the wide range of tasks her role implies, and reflects on how she got where she is in her career.Dr. Alice Dubois
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#30. Eliza McKee: working at the National Archives
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This episode features an interview of Dr Eliza McKee, Principal Researcher Northern Ireland Records at The National Archives UK. Eliza discusses her transition from PhD to her current role, what she does, and how her experience at the National Archives fits in her wider career and research.Dr. Alice Dubois
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#29. Mark Coughlan, Roy Bitrus and Rebecca Lutton: Careers for engineers
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This episode is the recording of a panel discussion on career options for postdocs and PhDs outside academia, including entrepreneurship, focusing on individuals with a range of engineering backgrounds. it features Dr Mark Coughlan, R&D Physicist at Andor Technology, Dr Roy Bitrus, Director of Sales at TenzorGEO Ltd and Co Chair AFBE UK Scotland, a…
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#28. Deborah Cox, Billy Hunter and Suha Dadou: research careers in the life sciences
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This episode is the recording of a panel discussion on career options for life sciences postdocs and PhDs outside of academia, focusing on research roles in the public sector, start-up companies and big pharma. it features Dr Deborah Cox, Managing Director at Lagan Valley Scientific, Dr Billy Hunter, Senior Marine Chemist at Agri-Food and Bioscienc…
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#27. Claire McCartan, Bethany Waterhouse-Bradley and Jade Berman: Careers in social sciences and policy
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This episode is the recording of a panel discussion on career options for postdocs and PhDs in the public sector or non-governmental organisations, focusing on policy-related roles in the health-, social- and environmental-sciences. It features Dr Claire McCartan, Senior Researcher at the Northern Health & Social Care Trust, Dr Bethany Waterhouse-B…
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#26. Keziah Davison: Career opportunities beyond academia & how to navigate the transition
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In this episode, Dr Keziah Davison (Life Sciences Executive Search Consultant at Cranmore Executive Search) provides her insight as a clinical psychologist and biotech headhunter on navigating the identity shift that comes with making significant career changes. She also outlines the types of opportunities available to PhD/Postdoctoral Researchers …
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More Talk, More Action: Causes and Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction
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Did you know that having diabetes can affect sexual function? It can even cause erectile dysfunction (ED). And, for a proportion of people living with diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, drugs like Viagra have little to no effect. So how do we find new ways of treatment for a growing segment of the population that is missed by current treatment o…
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Top reasons to be active on social media as a scientist
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In this episode you'll learn why you should be active on social media as a scientist staying in academia or transitioning your career into business. Topics include serving yourself vs. your community (social listener, learner, curator, creator), choosing the right platform (LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, Website etc.), assessing your one-time and reg…
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The best reasons to come back to academia after you have thrived in business
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In this episode you'll learn why and how you could boomerang back to academia, by becoming a professor at an applied university based on your valuable experience in the corporate world or as an entrepreneur. Listen to Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels as she shares actionable tips in this episode of the weekly PostdocTransformation show. Click here f…
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What makes a scientist a good entrepreneur?
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In this episode you'll learn about the entrepreneurial mindset and business acumen that makes a scientist also a good entrepreneur. Both you can hone via your career transition into business, and some of it you build already at grad school! Listen to Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels as she shares actionable tips in this episode of the weekly Postdoc…
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How to leave academia without burning bridges
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In this episode you'll learn how to approach leaving a job or academic lab in a respectful manner. E. g. focusing on explaining personal reasons for leaving rather than blaming others, expressing gratitude for invested time and effort, offering ongoing support for co-authorship and networking opportunities, and considering teaching opportunities at…
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10 reasons for leaping into business after the PhD
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10 reasons for leaping into business after the PhD: opportunity for innovation and creativity, potential for financial rewards, opportunity for professional growth and development, transferable skills, broaden your network, opportunity to make an impact, flexibility and work-life balance, pursue your passion, global opportunities and diversify your…
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10 reasons for staying in academia beyond the PhD
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10 reasons for staying in academia beyond the PhD: Passion for Research, mentorship, job security, prestige, collaboration, intellectual freedom, teaching, grant opportunities, professional development, pursue non-academic interests. Listen to Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels as she shares actionable tips in this episode of the weekly PostdocTransfo…
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10 career tips for doctoral students in their final year
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10 career tips for doctoral students in their final year: Stay focused and disciplined, seek feedback regularly, network strategically, start thinking about your post-PhD career early, develop transferable skills, publish your work, attend conferences and workshops, apply for funding and awards, consider alternative career paths, and take care of y…
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How to use ChatGPT for your job application
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ChatGPT will be your best tool to customize your job application for your first job in business! Especially if you are a (future) PhD without prior business experience, writing cover letters, CVs and resumes outside the academic context can be challenging. Listen to Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels as she shares six mind boggling use cases in this e…
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The future of work for new PhD holders in business
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Are you curious about the in demand skills & roles in current job ads and the best industries to be employed in the near future (2023)? If you are a (future) PhD preparing your leap into business, listen to Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels as she drops her latest recap in this episode of the weekly PostdocTransformation show. This episode relates to…
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