After 5 years as a postdoc, I knew this was not a career that would carry me through to retirement. I had been unsure for a while and after several years of pondering and contemplating I was ready to make the break. But what next? Finding the answer has taken about 9 months of active searching and investigating. It has been time consuming and incredibly stressful, especially as I am prone to worr...
Some people just seem to be able to stand up and talk. Whatever the subject, no matter who they're addressing, or how much notice they have been given, they can give an effortless presentation. Impromptu public speaking and answering questions off the cuff after a presentation or at an interview were things that bothered me. My mind would go blank. But, with a scientific career ahead of me, I kne...
