Finished your PhD? Six questions to ask yourself about what’s next
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Early career researchers can find it challenging to decide what to do next after dedicating years to their PhD.
There are many different paths that can lead to a successful career, from increasing your publication numbers or transitioning to a different lab or institution to acknowledging that what you really need is a break.
Nature Index asked five researchers for their insights on what to do after completing a PhD.
Published by Nature Index.