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As a post-doc in developmental cog neuro I feel I have to be a 'poly math.' Cognitive theory, Developmental processes theory, Brain theory, developmental brain
by SubiculumCode 9y ago
As a post-doc in developmental cog neuro I feel I have to be a 'poly math.' Cognitive theory, Developmental processes theory, Brain theory, developmental brain processes, structural and fMRI methods and software, multiple regression (including mixed models, structural equation modeling) intermediate programming, linux administration, technical writing, experimental design, administration of research activities, teaching (??), and recently throw in autism research. On top of that, I'm reasonably informed on current events, read HN daily, keep tabs on the outlines of advances in medicine and other sciences.
I think I'll go back to sleep.
- SubiculumCode 9y agoI am curious why the parent is earning down votes. Is it the comment about teaching?
- ptero 9y agoNot trying to be critical, but I suspect that the gist comes out as "I am SO smart". If you chose a third person account you might have avoided them. Not sure, but that's my guess.
- deleted 9y ago[deleted]
- SubiculumCode 9y agoI was indicating that my field pulls me in so many directions that I am overwhelmed.. But I see now that I didn't articulate that well.
- personlurking 9y agoI didn't downvote it but it's possibly the "r/iamverysmart" feeling of it. It exists between the aforementioned and adding value to the conversation (ie, that certain current fields require both depth and breadth).
- SubiculumCode 9y agoAll I meant that in my field we are asked to have competence in a wide range of disciplines. In contrast to the 'r/iamverysmart' and consistent with the article, I feel intimidated by those that do specialize in those things I use. I am aware of a lot, but I feel like I am pretender in all of them. I constantly come into contact with the limits of my intelligence and I am not impressed.
- Gatsky 9y agoThis is what being active in life sciences research is like unfortunately. There is no luxury of concentrating one 1 or 2 things.
- baxtr 9y agoNot entirely sure, but maybe it's your last line...
- SubiculumCode 9y agoI think I am going to sleep is indicating that I can feel overwhelmed.