Career questions tagged researcher
How to get from PharmD to bench work drug synthesis?
As a high school senior, my current plan is to enter a 6 year PharmD program, then either go into a fellowship or a PhD program (in Organic Chemistry, perhaps) to secure the relevant qualifications for the R&D work I want to do. However, I'm very hesitant about the PharmD portion, as I am currently not enthusiastic about the clinical work it would entail. The real reason I want the degree is for security---if research ends up being too unstable, or if I need to take a break from education for any reason, clinical pharmacy seems like a good option financially and stability-wise. But as it stands, I really can't see myself doing it as a career---that simply isn't where my passion lies. So firstly: Does this plan make sense? Could someone with an educational background like the one I described be marketable to big pharma for research? If so, would someone with a PharmD (who has a heavy Organic Chem focus through electives, undergrad research, internships and summer programs, etc.) be marketable to PhD or fellowship programs in the realm of drug synthesis? Would it be possible to acquire the relevant experience to make it so, or would that pursuit conflict too strongly with pharmacy coursework/residency? Are there other, perhaps more straightforward ways to make it to the R&D roles I want, while still offering more secure and well-paying job options (without clinical focus, ideally)?
How To "Secure" A PhD program?
I'm fairly certain I'll have to pursue a PhD after my undergrad degree in order to do the pharma R&D I dream about. What can undergrad today do to better their chances of finding a professor to take them on? Beyond undergrad research, what kinds of opportunities exist to establish yourself in the scientific community, and with a handful of professors.
Is BSPS + Organic Chem PhD a strong profile for Big Pharma Work?
What are the logistics of doing a BSPS followed immediately by a PhD in Organic Chemistry? Would an OrgoChem PhD would be more advantageous than a MedChem PhD towards securing a bench job in big pharma? Is a BSPS a good undergrad degree to support that? I'm inclined towards it in order to leave my options open for other grad school paths, like PharmD ( strongly opposed to the idea of working pharmacy right now, but I may feel differently in 4 years and I want to have it on the table in case). I hear the hands-on experience you acquire in undergrad is more important than the name of your degree when it comes to being accepted in any PhD program. What can a first year do to set themselves up for success in that regard?
How can i gro my non-profit ?
Hi! I recently founded is non-profit call ARNA project (you are not alone), our mission is to advocate for mental health through educational content and care packages like post talking about different neuro diseases and how to mange stress. For care packages our plan is to send/donate to hospital for those struggling with mental health to show support and comfort. Hygiene product, snack, books, cards, and a lot more would be included in the care packages. As of right now I'm trying to build a strong foundation and internet presence on social media before outreaching to brand and hospital to ask if they would like to collab/donate. Currently im working on my brief and begining to post on socjal media and getting engagement up by creating "engagement group with other non-profit" ( first post will be next week) Some of my plan is 1, volunteers opportunities through cards making (online) which will be print out and included in our care packages 2. Propose a bill to government to improve mental health institutions ( idea might change) 3. Connect student to more medical opportunities through online post 4. Establish sponsorship 5. Create an executive team 6. Course on medical related Content ( not finalize ) 7. Fundraiser ( restaurant, brand, community event) I am a junior in high school and is new to this stuff but I really want to show an impact and support my community. It would be so great if anyone have any tips on like finance management for non-profit, any organizations worth outreaching to, what document or preparation should I make, content ideas, any person ( journalist, politicians, research, accountants, etc), how to grow my non-profit, legal stuffs, how to outreach to brand, website design/ creating. Anything would be so useful to me! I'm really grateful for your time reading this. I hope to learn in any capacity which then can be use to make an impact! *Note: Edited by Admin to adhere to guidelines.
AP Exam Score Relevance for Architecture Major?
Hi, my name Sanvhi and I am planning to major in architecture. I am currently a junior and my dream school is University of Pennsylvania. I have listed the AP's I have taken with the score I have received, and the ones I plan to take. All the following AP's I hope to get a 5 on, but if I were to get a 4 on any, they would most likely be APUSH, both AP English's, and possibly Calculus AB or BC. I plan to put majority of my focus on AP Physics 2 and Research to show growth from a 4 in AP Physics 1 and Seminar to a 5 in those, as well as AP 3D Studio, Art History, and Calculus. AP World History Modern: 4 AP Microeconomics: 5 AP Precalculus: 5 AP Macroeconomics: 4 AP Seminar: 4 AP Physics 1: 4 AP Art History: AP Research: AP Calculus: AP English Language: AP Physics 2: AP 3D Studio Art: APUSH: AP Calculus BC: AP English Literature: Other than my exam scores, I have been doing research outside of school on architecture and domestic violence and plan to publish it, founder of the Engineering Club (integrated the Society of Woman Engineers program in it), applied for a SWE award (hopefully a recipient) and to be a SWE Influencer, applying for the Scholastic Art award and other architecture contest, SGA president for 3 years, and a youth ambassador for a domestic violence nonprofit working for university outreach. I have not taken the SAT yet, but plan to try my best to get around a 1500. I know nothing is set in stone and things can change with my results in contests, real SAT score, and more, but I was just wondering how important my AP scores would be for UPENN. Again I know there's no definite answer but I just wanted some others opinions! Thank you!!
Based on my current profile, do you think I have a realistic chance of being admitted to a competitive UK undergraduate Neuroscience programme?
Based on my current profile, do you think I have a realistic chance of being admitted to a competitive UK undergraduate Neuroscience programme? I'm looking for an honest assessment rather than reassurance. If you were reviewing my application today, would you consider me a competitive applicant, or are there significant weaknesses that would likely hold me back? To be honest, I'm feeling quite discouraged. Although I've worked hard throughout secondary school, I sometimes feel that the Italian education system hasn't prepared me particularly well for highly competitive international applications. When I compare myself with applicants from other countries, I worry that I've simply had fewer opportunities to build the kind of profile UK universities are looking for. At the same time, I do believe I have a strong personal story to tell and a great deal of drive. My application will be submitted in October, so I only have a few months left. Here is my current profile: * Current school grades: **10/10** in every subject except Mathematics, Physics and Natural Sciences (7/10), although I feel these marks may not fully reflect my abilities due to inconsistencies in teaching and assessment. * IGCSE Biology (A) and IGCSE Mathematics (B). I took these initially out of personal interest, without realising their potential relevance for university applications. * Highest GPA in the Dual Diploma programme. * English C1 and Spanish B2; I'm currently studying additional languages such as German and French. * National-level Taekwondo competitor, although I have not yet achieved a black belt. * I write interdisciplinary scientific and theatrical pieces for a non-profit organisation in my spare time. * I'm considering volunteering in a nursing home to gain more experience working with people. * I don't have programming experience yet, but I'm considering learning Python. * I have access to a microscope and I'm actively looking for meaningful ways to gain hands-on scientific experience before applying. My current UCAS choices are still being finalised, but I am considering a range of universities including highly competitive options (such as Oxford (maybe I shouldn't even bother tbf), UCL, King's College London, Edinburgh, and Manchester) alongside slightly less competitive but still strong programmes. One concern I have is that, despite my interest in science, I haven't always had the opportunity to receive strong teaching in every STEM subject, so I'm unsure whether my current profile accurately reflects my potential. Given this profile, do you think it's realistic to aim for competitive UK Neuroscience programmes? If so, what are the two or three highest-impact things I could still do before October to strengthen my application?
How would you choose an undergraduate field if your long-term goal was to make a meaningful contribution to research on human biology?
I'm trying to identify the field in which I could make the greatest long-term scientific contribution, rather than simply choosing the subject I currently find most interesting. I'm drawn to research that helps us better understand human beings, especially questions at the intersection of biology, cognition, behaviour and ethics (i am really into philosophy and am good with languages and both creative and scientific writing!). I enjoy connecting ideas across disciplines, thinking about fundamental questions, and communicating complex concepts through writing. However, I'm still unsure whether I would be happiest in a predominantly wet-lab environment or in more computational, theoretical or integrative research. I'm also uncertain how advances in AI will reshape biomedical research over the coming decades, and whether this should influence the choice of an undergraduate discipline. If you were advising a student with these interests, what criteria would you use to choose a field? Are there particular traits or experiences that predict whether someone is better suited to neuroscience, genetics, or another area of biomedical research? What do you think will matter most for building a career with lasting scientific impact? Additional information At the moment, I'm considering undergraduate Neuroscience programmes in the UK. In Italy, since there isn't really a direct equivalent, I'm also looking at Molecular Genetics as a possible alternative foundation. I'm genuinely open-minded and would value an unbiased perspective on how these paths compare, especially for someone whose ultimate goal is a research career rather than clinical practice.
If I do research with a professor how can I use this purpose to make a greater impact ?
I am doing research in stem and I want to make an impact with the knowledge I learn, what are some ideas I can lean on to, which will reach a greater audience specifically? any advice and guidance will be appreciated!
Is 50% of a standard work week sufficient for a part-time PhD?
I'm starting out on a part-time employer-sponsored PhD after spending a few years in industry. My employer has given me 50% of my usual work-week time - ie about 19 hours a week (flexibly scheduled to suit me, not a strict pattern)- to work on the PhD research work, with the expectation that the PhD is spread over double the full-time number of years. I know PhDs have a reputation for long hours - although I don't know to what extent this reflects the workload coming in fits-and-starts vs a steady workload; how much is down to poor student time management leading things to be packed in last-minute, and how much this reflects the workload *actually* being higher. Averaged over a year, how many hours a week is typically actually needed for a PhD? Is my work allocation enough, or do I necessarily need to put in outside-of-work hours to ensure I complete in time? If so, roughly by how much should I expect to need to put in?
Advice for a mature student part-time PhD?
Having previously finished my studies at Masters level and after spending a number of years in industry in operational technical roles, I've started doing more research work and found myself underqualified for research positions, having not originally completed a PhD. I'm fortunate that my employer has been able to support a part-time PhD to rectify this - however, as someone coming back into University as a part-time mature student, what change of mindset from my current industrial work approach do I need to be successful in a PhD and in research work?
What can I expect in a career like non-partisan policy analysis?
I am a 15 year old and I enjoy researching in my down time and a drive to solve world issues. In my recent dive into future careers, I found out about a policy analyst career, which I found interesting and, perhaps, too good to be true. I would like to ask professionals about the positives and negatives of getting into non-partisan analysis, which path is best for both my interests in social/environmental issues, and what skills I might need to develop as a current 9th grader, going into 10th grade. A lot of details would be highly appreciated.
What kinds of problems or questions do you study in your work, and what does your research process look like? How much time do you spend writing reports or papers?
Research includes surveys, interviews, data analysis, and fieldwork. What about clubs, projects, volunteering, and research?
What were the most valuable career experiences that you had before becoming a professor, and what would you recommend checkpoints would you recommend me to pursue on my own journey to become one, specifically in the engineering field?
I'm a student pursuing a doctorate in the engineering field, specifically chemical or biomedical depending on what classes I end up enjoying more or excelling at in college. I'm super passionate about sharing my knowledge, but I also always want to continue learning myself, so I want to become a professor, so that I have the opportunity to teach others while also doing research with other professors and students at the university. I understand that it's important to have research experience and to get papers published for this kind of career, but I'm not sure what else would be helpful in the profession or even just in landing the job. I want to know what opportunities would help me with this, without delaying my plans for too long.
If i want a bachelor's in neuroscience i have to go abroad. What university would be good to major in neuroscience and higher studies, phd ,research in this field in Europe? (also scholarship would be nice for me).
I'm from Bangladesh and no university here has the subject neuroscience, but i want to be a neuroscientist.I can take ielts but if it's not uk i can learn the native language,but if i do my bachelor's here then what can i major in so i can do higher studies in neuroscience and be a researcher/neuroscientist
How should i pursue for astrobiology abroad as an indian student having pcb background currently studying in class 11th?
I am currently in class 11th looking forward to pursure astrobiology abroad as a researcher.I want to know step by step process.
How do I learn how to write research papers as an undergrad freshman with no research experience?
I am pursuing a bachelor of science degree in data science. I want to be able to write and publish research papers, however any research papers I look into is very complex for me to understand. How do I overcome this barrier quickly? Any suggestions of introductory research papers I can start with (data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, blockchain, web3, etc) would also be very helpful.
is being a internet researcher easy or hard?
i want to be a fast and powerful internet researcher so what are the perks and benefits and what are the companies that i can apply for
Is it possible to become a physician and a researcher?
I was wondering if it was possible to become a molecular pathologist but also pursue scientific research?
What is it like to be a biotherapeutic research scientist?
I found this career option but can't find much information about it. So if you have any information on this career choice please let me know!
How do you become a genetics researcher?
What is the best college path to take to become a genetics researcher?
What is an Immune System Researcher called?
What is a Immune System Researcher called
Ph.D or Pharm D?
How can I decide whether a Ph.D in Pharmacy or a Pharm D. is a better option for me?
What level of education do I need to become a researcher?
I am 17 and currently working on getting my GED. What resources are available to help my career and college prep journey, and what can I do right now?
Med-Peds as a researcher?
I am interested in med-peds but I also want to do research. I have read that med-peds physicians usually choose one specialty over the other in their practice, and that those who do both are usually hospitalists. Can anyone talk about med-peds physicians being researchers while practicing both specialties? Obviously, more time would be spent on research but is it doable? Can hospitalists be committed to research?
How to obtain enough experience and develop my skills in order to be able to get biologist license in USA as foreign student?
Always happy to make contact with professional in my majors Thank you so much any advice is greatly appreciate
Is doing a job while doing a master's or Phd hectic? Especially if studying biomedical sciences.
I am interest in biomedical research, so I am planning on doing a biomedical science major. After that, I would like to start earning but also pursue higher studies. I just wanted to find how working as a researcher and a masters/Phd student would work.
What is a typical day as a clinical research coordinator at a university?
What is a typical day as a clinical research coordinator at a university? Do you love your job? Why?
What traits do people need to be successful in your line of work?
Data-Science and research
What does Computer or Information Research Scientist do?
#research #scientist #researcher
What can I do to research and travel?
I’m leaning towards going into the STEM field and researching DNA. Maybe even research with psychology, nothing is concrete right now but I’m really interested in researching. But I also want to travel around the world while researching so my question is how can incorporate the two? I specifically want to go to Brazil but anywhere could work. #research #science #researcher #psychology #travel