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Also, the guy who does the writing gets to be an author. I’ve seen many instances of the new post-doc finishing writing up a former PhD student’s research afte
by kergonath 2y ago
Also, the guy who does the writing gets to be an author.
I’ve seen many instances of the new post-doc finishing writing up a former PhD student’s research after the student left and had no interest whatsoever in their former project. It’s a thankless job, with all the pains of doing science without the actual good bits. And yet it is necessary, otherwise some good or valuable research would not get published.
- ysofunny 2y agodisagree. there's no way it's necessary that people do only the shit bits of science as a career. then again, there's such a thing as a career as a janitor, clearning shit for life... all jobs are dignified BUT not all jobs make careers
- bilekas 2y ago> the shit bits of science as a career I think op was referring to the hard work and effort that's involved.
- kergonath 2y ago> there's no way it's necessary that people do only the shit bits of science as a career. Right, they don’t do only that, they also have their own projects. Also, even if it’s not very pleasant, it’s good to have more papers early in a career. It helps landing the next position.