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I have always seen Postdocs as a 'desperation' position. The struggle to recruit post-docs might indicate healthier alternatives for phds instead of living life
by screye 4y ago
I have always seen Postdocs as a 'desperation' position. The struggle to recruit post-docs might indicate healthier alternatives for phds instead of living life as white-collar slaves.
I am surprised that universities haven't created formal part-academia-part-industry partnerships with nearby companies just yet. Instead we are stuck with post-docs and adjunct roles, which get you the worst of both worlds.
Good Riddance.
- quantum_magpie 4y ago>I am surprised that universities haven't created formal part-academia-part-industry partnerships with nearby companies just yet. These do exist. I was offered to do a so-called 'Industrial PhD' at University of Copenhagen, where you get funded by a company, you do research split between university labs and the company labs, and work at the company at the same time. Should be noted that the time crunch is brutal, as you have the standard 3 years to complete it, but also have to work part time.
- titanomachy 4y agoDoes the "industry work" part of it produce publishable research that could be used towards a thesis?
- quantum_magpie 4y agoUsually yes, but there are always exceptions.
- pvaldes 4y agoPublish your hardly earned knowledge is directly against the interests of most private companies. The smart people in industry don't do it, unless they need a government pass, or at least keep the best parts for themselves.