Best Gradschool Podcasts (2024)

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The future of work in pharma, an HR & upskilling POV, with Candice Zarrei, Pharmuni 51:11

7h ago51:11

51:11

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 33:52

7d ago33:52

33:52

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 43:45

8d ago43:45

43:45

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 33:57

19d ago33:57

33:57

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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PostdocTransformation show Trailer - why scientists leaping into business will love our show 1:54

21d ago1:54

1:54

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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America's Graduate Adviser: A Conversation with Leonard Cassuto 36:47

1M ago36:47

36:47

Join Leonard Cassuto (author of Academic Writing as if Readers Matter (forthcoming), The New PhD and The Graduate School Mess, among many other books) and Ph.D. student Hellen Wainaina to discuss graduate education's past, present, and future. Their wide-ranging conversation touches on graduate student-centered graduate education, mentorship, acade…

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Career and family, life hack for students at university and gradschool 22:56

2M ago22:56

22:56

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 50:45

2M ago50:45

50:45

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 57:42

3M ago57:42

57:42

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 32:56

3M ago32:56

32:56

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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Marie-Curie postdoc fellowship to thrive in the academic and non-academic sector, with Dr. Ana de Almeida Kumlien 33:01

3M ago33:01

33:01

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 59:05

3M ago59:05

59:05

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 46:35

4M ago46:35

46:35

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 19:44

4M ago19:44

19:44

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 33:40

4M ago33:40

33:40

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) 37:46

4M ago37:46

37:46

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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Finding Fulfillment in France: A Conversation with Natalie Berkman *18 35:15

4M ago35:15

35:15

Join Natalie Berkman *18 and Ph.D. student Hellen Wainaina for an engaging and personal conversation about how priorities can shift during graduate school, and how a supposed plan "B" can turn out to be a plan A.By GradFUTURES

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Big heart ventures for doctors, with Dr. Tina Ruseva (Mentessa) 40:01

4M ago40:01

40:01

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 21:23

5M ago21:23

21:23

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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Strategies for underrepresented PhD students 21:46

7M ago21:46

21:46

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 28:05

7M ago28:05

28:05

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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Working out your future 26:18

7M ago26:18

26:18

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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New Philosophies for Graduate Education: A Conversation with Barry Lam *07 34:56

7M ago34:56

34:56

How might we imagine the tenure track in ways that account both for individual preference and for societal impact? In what ways is the landscape for Ph.D.s changing, and how might graduate students best navigate this changing landscape? Join Barry Lam *07 and Ph.D. student Hellen Wainaina for an engaging and personal conversation about the ways the…

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Avoid dropping out of grad school?! 19:12

7M ago19:12

19:12

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 21:28

8M ago21:28

21:28

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 14:48

8M ago14:48

14:48

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 17:54

8M ago17:54

17:54

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) 24:05

8M ago24:05

24:05

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) 26:49

9M ago26:49

26:49

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 20:10

9M ago20:10

20:10

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 18:23

9M ago18:23

18:23

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) 22:56

9M ago22:56

22:56

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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Top reasons to be active on social media as a scientist 40:59

1y ago40:59

40:59

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 26:14

1y ago26:14

26:14

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? 38:45

1y ago38:45

38:45

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 14:35

1y ago14:35

14:35

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 35:47

1y ago35:47

35:47

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 34:36

1y ago34:36

34:36

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 36:17

1y ago36:17

36:17

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 27:23

1y ago27:23

27:23

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 31:48

1y ago31:48

31:48

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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Ten steps to transition your career into business 25:07

1y ago25:07

25:07

In this 26 min episode of the weekly #PostdocTransformation show, Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels covers ten steps to transition your career into business! This episode accompanies the free email course with ten email lessons until you start your new job in business! 1) Check your readiness to leap out of science (episode 0001)! Introducing myself,…

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How I capitalized on my PhD as a mom, professor and business owner 29:14

1y ago29:14

29:14

In this 30 min episode of the weekly #PostdocTransformation show, Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels covers a retrospective on how she capitalized on her PhD in neuroscience (2008) as a mom, professor & business owner. How she leaped into IT just one month after her graduation day, honing her transferable skills during the PhD. She shares the diverse …

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How to check your readiness to leap out of science 29:16

1y ago29:16

29:16

After your PhD, do you want to apply to an employer in business or industries? Then you need to check your readiness to leap out of science first. In this 30 min episode, you will learn 15 questions that you need to reflect before you apply. Listen to this episode to learn, how I capitalized on my PhD as a mom, professor and business owner. Click h…

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Telling the Scientific Story: A Conversation with Jason McSheene *15 39:50

1+ y ago39:50

39:50

In our third episode, Hellen talks with Jason McSheene, *15, a Medical Science Communications Specialist at Meditech Media. Jason earned his PhD from Princeton’s Department of Molecular Biology. While at Princeton, he created and co-hosted a podcast, “PhD in Progress” with his peers to have honest, authentic conversations about their professional p…

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Graduate Education: A Conversation with Sarah-Jane Leslie *07 30:45

2y ago30:45

30:45

We are joined by Sarah-Jane Leslie *07, Class of 1943 Professor of Philosophy and former Dean of the Graduate School, to talk about the founding vision of GradFUTURES and to address the misconception that doctoral training is only about preparing students for academic positions in universities. “Too often doctorate education is seen as a value only…

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Episode 1: Author, Humanist, Entrepreneur: Ann Kirschner *78 37:26

2y ago37:26

37:26

In this inaugural episode, we talk to Ann Kirschner *78, University Professor at The City University of New York, author, and entrepreneur. Ann reflects on the unexpected turns her career has taken since earning a Ph.D. in English at Princeton. From working in the early days of cable television to becoming the first digital strategist for the Natio…

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[GradFUTURES Podcast] Season 1 Trailer: "Broadening the Impact of the PhD Within and Beyond the Academy" 1:14

2y ago1:14

1:14

Our podcast centers on the futures of PhDs: both those in training at Princeton, and Princeton graduate alumni who are in and beyond academia. We tell the professional development stories of graduate students, graduate alumni, and those who partner and collaborate with them!

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Racial Injustice in OT School 57:49

3+ y ago57:49

57:49

This episode on Patches of OT. Allie talks to 5 members of her cohort: Jasmine Everfield, Angella Chen, Moriam Olorunoje, Emma Baldwin, and Vaz Dhani about Racial Injustice they have witnessed or feelings during OT school, COVID, and BLM movement. These powerful ladies talk about microagressions during OT school, the interviewing process for OT sch…