I enjoy applying my scientific background and business acumen to real-world scenarios, bridging the gap between research and practical implementation.
Don’t limit yourself to searching in one sector, your skills are useful in lots of surprising places.
I had some of the skills, at least scientifically; but was at the start a bit shy about the business side of things. Luckily, I had a great and experienced co-founder.
My favorite parts of my job include developing behavioral solutions and running trials
I wanted to be a bridge between science and society. I wanted a better balance between scholarly and artistic work in my life.
You can contribute to science even if you are not on the bench!
Do informational interviews, they can be very helpful. Use your network to look for opportunities and learn about options.
Be open to diverse career paths. Your research skills are valuable beyond academia.
I also was beginning to feel like the entire breadth of my skills were not reaching their potential as an academic.
