Papa Phd Podcast

In this week’s episode, you’ll be hearing about gender bias in academia, about the experience of being a first-generation graduate student, and about the daunting question of “is it OK to quit your PhD?” This week’s guest will also talk about her career journey leading to a Project Officer position in the European Commission. Athina... The post Athina Zampara – Part 1 – From Physics to the E-Learning Industry appeared first on Papa Phd Podcast.

Dans la deuxième partie de mon entrevue avec Olivier Hernandez, nous avons abordé plus en profondeur la question des compétences transversales qu’on développe en tant que doctorant, la question du mentorat aux études de troisième cycle et Olivier a partagé quelques conseils pour ceux d’entre vous qui embarquent dans cette aventure ou la vivent déjà.... The post Olivier Hernandez – Partie 2 – Études de troisième cycle, un atout pour la vie appeared first on Papa Phd Podcast.

Cette semaine, je vous apporte une passionnante conversation dans l’univers du génie et de l’astrophysique. Au cours de cet échange avec mon invité, Olivier Hernandez, vous apprendrez à quoi peut ressembler un trajet académique du domaine de l’ingénierie au doctorat en astrophysique et on vous amènera dans une intéressante discussion à propos de la réalité... The post Olivier Hernandez – Partie 1 – Du génie à l’industrie à l’astrophysique appeared first on Papa Phd Podcast.

In Part 2 of my conversation with Zoë Ayres, we discussed her experience transitioning from an industry-led postdoc to her current position in the water industry. We talked about the application and interviewing process and about best practices at this important stage, about what you bring to the table as a candidate when you have... The post Zoë Ayres – Part 2 – Being a Research Scientist in the Water Industry appeared first on Papa Phd Podcast.

Do you ever wish you could try your hand at an industry job without putting your academic career on halt? In this week’s episode, you’ll hear about Zoë Ayres and about how she managed to do exactly that by choosing to do take on industry-backed projects for her master’s, her PhD, and her postdoc in... The post Zoë Ayres – Part 1 – A Path From Chemistry to Industry appeared first on Papa Phd Podcast.

In Part 2 of my interview with Maryse Thomas, we talk about the role scientists can play in disseminating sound scientific information. We also discuss the UsefulScience.org and how being director of this science popularization platform has beciome an integral part of her academic career. Maryse Thomas is a post-doctoral research fellow at the Massachussets... The post Maryse Thomas – Part 2 – Science Communication in Academia appeared first on Papa Phd Podcast.

In this episode, we’re going to talk with Maryse Thomas, Director of the Useful Science website and podcast, about science communication and popularization, and about how it can enrich your graduate school experience and your career as a young researcher. We’re also going to hear about her PhD and about her recent experience going abroad... The post Maryse Thomas – Part 1 – Enriching Your Graduate School Experience appeared first on Papa Phd Podcast.

In the second part of my conversation with Nathalie Ross, we discussed what brought her to the regulatory affairs domain and I asked her to describe in more detail what the job entails and what the day-to-day of a freelance medical writer looks like. Nathalie Ross, Ph.D., MWC, a former research scientist, is a bilingual... The post Nathalie Ross – Part 2 – Building a Career in Scientific and Medical Writing appeared first on Papa Phd Podcast.

The COVID-19 pandemic we’re going through as this episode is airing has made us more aware than ever of how complex and time-consuming it is to study, test, and approve medical treatments. This week’s guest, Nathalie Ross, is going to share her experience in a domain where, as a PhD, she felt she was actively... The post Nathalie Ross – Part 1 – A Path to Regulatory Writing appeared first on Papa Phd Podcast.

Dans la deuxième partie de notre entrevue, Anne-Hélène nous parle de comment s’est déroulé pour elle le passage au marché du travail et de ce qu’elle fait aujourd’hui. Elle nous parlera aussi de l’expérience de publier un essai basé sur sa thèse et partagera avec vous ses conseils pour votre passage au doctorat et pour... The post Anne-Hélène Dupont – Partie 2 – Enseigner, écrire, publier en sciences humaines appeared first on Papa Phd Podcast.

Cette semaine, Papa PhD ouvre une fenêtre sur les lettres. Comment se passe un doctorat en littérature? Est-ce qu’il y a des bourses? Et quelles sont les emplois auxquels il mène? Pour en parler, nous avons aujourd’hui au micro Anne-Hélène Dupont qui, dans un premier temps, nous parlera de son parcours académique et, dans la... The post Anne-Hélène Dupont – Partie 1 – Le trajet professionnel en lettres appeared first on Papa Phd Podcast.

In part two of our conversation, Jonathan Weitzman talks about how he envisions career building in academia and talks about different projects he’s championed at the Université de Paris aimed at preparing his students for their professional life and empowering them during their graduate studies. Jonathan Weitzman is a professor of genetics at the Université... The post Jonathan Weitzman – Part 2 – Preparing Students For Their Professional Life appeared first on Papa Phd Podcast.

Even academic and professional paths that look straighforward from afar and in hindsight were built on highs and lows, opportunities, obstacles, time-outs. Today’s conversation illustrates this perfectly and shows how these irregularities are part of what makes the journey interesting. Jonathan Weitzman is a professor of genetics at the Université de Paris, founding director of... The post Jonathan Weitzman – Part 1 – Enriching Your Academic Career appeared first on Papa Phd Podcast.

Dans cette deuxième partie de l’entrevue avec Martin Primeau, on a discuté plus en détail de la profession de communicateur scientifique dans le milieu journalistique et dans un milieu institutionnel et Martin a partagé ses conseils pour une transition sereine et productive vers la vie professionnelle après la maîtrise ou le doctorat. Spécialiste de la... The post Martin Primeau – Partie 2 – La réalité professionnelle en communication scientifique appeared first on Papa Phd Podcast.

Dans l’épisode d’aujourd’hui de Papa PhD, je partage avec vous la première partie d’une conversation très agréable qui s’est déroulée en personne au Café Java Mythe, dans le quartier de Villeray, à Montréal, avec Martin Primeau. Au long de cette première partie, on a discuté tu trajet académique de Martin et de comment il a... The post Martin Primeau – Partie 1 – Trouver son chemin du doctorat à la communication scientifique appeared first on Papa Phd Podcast.

Warning: Please note that this episode mentions different mental health issues, including suicidal ideation. Susanna L. Harris is a PhD student at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill where she studies how different types of bacteria stick to the roots of plants. Susanna started PhD Balance to empower academics during and after Grad... The post Susanna L. Harris Pt. 2 – Creating a Community Around Mental Health appeared first on Papa Phd Podcast.

Warning: Please note that this episode mentions different mental health issues, including suicidal ideation. When we look around us, it’s easy to think everyone else is doing fine and has a picture perfect life. It’s easy to feel like your peers are better than you, more successful, having a better time. But you’d be surprised…... The post Susanna L. Harris Pt. 1 – Mental Health in Graduate School appeared first on Papa Phd Podcast.

The biggest entrepreneurs are mothers in underdeveloped countries, figuring out creative and innovative solutions to ensure their families’ sustainability. We use sexy terms associated to tech and industry, but entrepreneurship is not “just for the illuminated” – it starts within. Inês believes that by becoming the finest version of ourselves we are the best agents... The post Inês Campos Costa – Taking the Turn No One Expects appeared first on Papa Phd Podcast.

Vous n’êtes pas un être unidimensionnel. On a tous un intérêt, un penchant, un côté qu’on a mis sur pause ou qu’on cultive quand on peut, dans nos temps libres. Eh bien, parfois la vie nous offre la chance de mettre cette face cachée en premier plan et d’en faire une partie intégrante de notre... The post Carine Monat – Construire un chemin qui nous ressemble appeared first on Papa Phd Podcast.

We’re all drawn to science and graduate school for a reason. Because we’re good at scientific subjects, because we want to discover new things, because we want to help others by developing technology and growing the knowledge base. It’s our common thread as holders of master’s or doctoral degrees. But not all of us end... The post James Bowers – Taking the Leap Into Media and Communication appeared first on Papa Phd Podcast.