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Scholar's digest is an initiative by postdoctoral scholars from various research fields at the University of California, San Francisco. The aim is to share our experiences on what life as a postdoc is actually like in this academic safari. Being a postdoctoral researcher is a very unique period during one's career, and it may be the "make it" or "break it" time for many on whether to stay or leave academia.
We aim to host an array of postdoc experiences to foster community and connection. This blog will serve as a safe space for fellow postdocs to share these stories, tips, insecurities, dreams, frustrations, and celebrations. Furthermore, many postdocs struggle with defining their roles, what is expected of them, how to find good mentorship, how to navigate work/life balance, and so forth. Therefore, we hope this space will shed some light on those who may feel that they are in the dark.
Additionally, many graduate students wonder what the next step will look like, and being a postdoctoral researcher can be an unknown or ambiguous career step. We hope this blog will showcase candid insight on the ins and outs of this postdoc journey. While everyone's experience is different, hopefully providing diverse prospectives on our experiences will help enlighten interested students.
Scholar's digest seeks to inevitably strengthen our postdoc community. We hope you enjoy reading and connecting with others through this space!
We aim to host an array of postdoc experiences to foster community and connection. This blog will serve as a safe space for fellow postdocs to share these stories, tips, insecurities, dreams, frustrations, and celebrations. Furthermore, many postdocs struggle with defining their roles, what is expected of them, how to find good mentorship, how to navigate work/life balance, and so forth. Therefore, we hope this space will shed some light on those who may feel that they are in the dark.
Additionally, many graduate students wonder what the next step will look like, and being a postdoctoral researcher can be an unknown or ambiguous career step. We hope this blog will showcase candid insight on the ins and outs of this postdoc journey. While everyone's experience is different, hopefully providing diverse prospectives on our experiences will help enlighten interested students.
Scholar's digest seeks to inevitably strengthen our postdoc community. We hope you enjoy reading and connecting with others through this space!