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Dr Clíona Farrell - Should You Stay? Pros and Cons of Postdoc’ing in Your PhD Lab
Dr Clíona Farrell, narrating her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.
Clíona discusses her decision to transition from PhD student to postdoc in the same lab, weighing the benefits and potential drawbacks. She reflects on the comfort of familiar surroundings and established relationships, which helped her dive straight into new projects and finalise her PhD work. Yet, this continuity also brings unique challenges, from overlapping responsibilities to the risk of limited career progression if not carefully navigated. Clíona's insights offer a nuanced look at whether staying put…
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