Postdocalypse:
- Science Exchange: Place to outsource scientific experiments. A way for labs to get funding for the work they like doing.
- PhD can set you up for startups: Working on something useful, working on data, hardworking, passion.
- Highly unlikely that postdocs end up being in a long term academic career.
- Observation: Most researchers are old. Are we in prime position to replace them when they retire?
- Industry and academic research being disconnected is the wrong mindset. Both tries to answer questions. Just don't lose your skills.
- Learning to write grants is important!
- UniServices can give the opportunity for a staff member to pause their teaching for a year and pursue their startup.
- Overseas positions are good for character development.
- Use your network to secure your postdoc.
- Use the postdoc to learn what you want to do and what you don't want to do.
- Be open minded and look beyond your mentors (e.g., lecturers, colleagues, etc).
- Might need to step down to step up (in the ranks, pay, etc).
- Your PhD should have trained you to plan a few years in advance. Periodically evaluate your goals.
- Money is not why you want to be in research.
- Tell your story positively.
