Welcome to the podcast where the genuine stories of guests take center stage, offering insights into the people behind the science, their journeys, and aspirations. Uncovering the Trials and Errors. I'm Kasia Kuzmicz-Kowalska, a recent PhD graduate, driven by a passion for both science and storytelling. Join me and my guests on a journey Beyond Academia. Expect a candid exchange of experiences, invaluable advice and a deep dive into the advantages and challenges of various career paths. Allo ...
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Ep020 - Ryan Cubero: Navigating the Ups and Downs of Career Transitions
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What does a data scientist do? How does the work environment in a start-up contrast with that in academia? What challenges await those who switch scientific disciplines? How to stay involved with the scientific community beyond academia? The typical academic path involves numerous transitions—changing projects, labs, and institutes. Mobility is not…
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Ep019 - Peggy Sotiropoulou: Mythbusting Biotech Industry: Insights from a CSO
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What does a CSO of a biotech company do on a day-to-day basis? How much truth lies behind the common stereotypes about working in the biotech industry? What can make you stand out as a candidate for a biotech industry job? Step into the dynamic world of biotech with our latest episode as we debunk common myths and uncover the realities of working i…
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Ep018 - Ashley Ruba: How to launch a fulfilling non-academic career?
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What does a Human Factors Engineer do? What can lead to a decision to exit academia, and what can drive someone to share their transition publicly? What are the do's & don'ts of job hunting? Our guest is Ashley Ruba - an American researcher, currently working as a Human Factors Engineer at Arthrex. Ashley is also a founder of After Academia, a coac…
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Ep017 - Rose De Guzman: Making science more accessible through Product Management and Mentoring
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What does the position of Product Manager entail? What makes someone who has a good chance of becoming a PI leave academia? How to deal with imposter syndrome during big career transitions? Our guest is Rose De Guzman - a Filipino-American scientist, currently working as a Product Manager at Evident Scientific. Rose is a passionate advocate for mak…
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Episode 016 - Prequel with Kasia Kuzmicz-Kowalska
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Why was Science on Trial [and Error] on a long break? What is coming in the new season? In this special Prequel episode, Kasia Kuzmicz-Kowalska opens up in a candid self-interview, addressing the reasons behind the extended break of the show. She reflects on her personal journey, navigating the challenges of completing her PhD while prioritizing he…
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In this new introduction get to know the host of Science on Trial [and Error], Kasia Kuzmicz-Kowalska, and find out more about the podcast. What's the idea behind the podcast? What can you expect from the new season that looks Beyond Academia? Our new lineup spans a broad spectrum of scientific careers, ensuring there's something for everyone. Allo…
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Episode 014: Prof. Katarzyna Siuzdak is a group leader of the Laboratory of Functional Materials at IMP PAN in Gdańsk (Poland). The group researches Nanomaterials for their use in conversion of solar energy into chemical or electrical energy.Kasia explains the differences between doing basic research and developing applicable prototypes for the mar…
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Episode 013: Vivien Ionasz is a biologist from Austria and a PhD student in German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) in Heidelberg. She is currently investigating the interplay between transcription and DNA damage in neural progenitor cells in the the lab of Dr. Wei.We talk about challenges of moving abroad for studying, fast pace of scientific researc…
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Episode 012: Daisy Shearer is a British physicist and a PhD candidate in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics at the University of Surrey (UK). Her research project is focused on semiconductor spintronics for quantum technology applications.We discuss the high prevalence of mental health issues in the academic community and the need for more equal…
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Episode 011: Ewelina Kamińska is a Polish scientist, science communicator and a PhD candidate at LMU in Munich (Germany). She is investigating active demethylation pathways in the group of Prof. Thomas Carell.We discuss the culture of (over)working in the competitive academic environment and the power of inspiring teaching. Ewelina gives insight in…
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Case Study: Starting a PhD in times of pandemic
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Episode 010: Case Study: Starting a PhD in times of pandemic.In this special episode my guests are Christine Fiedler, Ishita Gupta, Rebecca June Morse Mora and Valentin Hübner. They all started their PhD studies at IST Austria in September 2020, but their experiences differ in many ways. We discuss how they dealt with application process, working d…
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Episode 009: Mojtaba Tavakoli is a biologist and a PhD student in the group of Prof. Johann Danzl at IST Austria. His research is focused on developing methods to study biological samples with more precision using expansion microscopy.We discuss the power of collaborative science and how we all go through difficult times during our PhDs. Mojtaba sh…
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Episode 008: Rose Waugh is a PhD student in Astrophysics in the group of Prof. Moira Jardine at the University of St Andrews in Scotland. Her research is focused on the formation of prominences in the magnetic fields of low mass stars.We talk about stellar clouds and winds, communicating science with cartoons and the joys of teaching. Rose shares h…
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Episode 007: Mariia Zhuldybina (PhD) is a physicist and an entrepreneur from Russia, currently living in Canada. She completed her PhD in the group of Prof. François Blanchard at École de Technologie Supérieure in Montréal. Mariia is also a CEO and co-founder of a start-up company TRAQC which provides a new method for quality control of printed ele…
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Episode 006: Nicole Amberg (PhD) is a neuroscientist and a postdoc in the group of Prof. Simon Hippenmeyer at IST Austria. She is investigating the role of epigenetics regulation in neural stem cells lineage progression in the developing cortex.We discuss which activities are important when you pursue a leadership position in academia. Nicole talks…
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Episode 005: Mateusz Sikora (PhD) is a postdoc affiliated with Max Planck Institute for Biophysics in Frankfurt (Germany) and University of Vienna (Austria). In his current research Matt is using computational simulations to tackle the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 virus. We discuss how SARS-CoV-2 is playing hide-and-seek in our body and how we can u…
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Episode 004: Laura Burnett is a PhD student in the group of Prof. Maximilian Joesch at IST Austria. She‘s investigating how visual information is processed in the brain to control instinctive behaviors. Laura is also an amazing artist and she contributes her creative skills to science communication projects. We chat about the ‘slightly overlooked‘ …
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Episode 003: Maciej Kerlin is a PhD student in the group of Prof. Antoine Coulon at the Institut Curie in France. His project is focused on enhancer-mediated gene co-regulation within the 3D genome. We talk about the mysterious TADs, conducting research in Europe and in the U.S. and navigating the academia to find your own niche. Maciek shares a st…
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Episode 002: Yosman BapatDhar is a neuroscientist and a PhD student in the group of Prof. Jozsef Csicsivari at IST Austria, where she‘s investigating the memory formation in the context of spatial navigation. We talk about her initial hate for biology, the perks of interdisciplinary education and scientific outreach. We get honest about feeling dis…
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Episode 001: Elena Redchenko is a physicist and a PhD student in the group of Johannes Fink at IST Austria. Her project is focused on collective states of superconducting qubits. We discuss how seemingly random choices have gotten her to doing the most cool science, the ups and downs of switching from theory to experimental approach and the importa…
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