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Physics Dropping my PhD studies to join industry
I know I wont be able to access postdoc jobs and leadership jobs. I will be applying to jobs that require a masters degree, to which some PhDs will apply too. Im not planning on applying to jobs unrelated to field I have not studied in my masters either.- rafaelbarragan
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Physics Dropping my PhD studies to join industry
I probably need 2 years to complete, while hopefully looking for a job might be max half a year? I agree on the versatility of a PhD, but I would rather have it on a field that I know I intend to stay in even if that takes me longer to achieve- rafaelbarragan
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Physics Dropping my PhD studies to join industry
Yes, I have a masters and an undergrad in physics. There are techniques common to solar cell research and mine and I have partaken in projects and courses during my masters related to fusion. My thinking is that if I do not wish to continue in the field after graduating the qualification wont...- rafaelbarragan
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Physics Dropping my PhD studies to join industry
that is not my real name ;)- rafaelbarragan
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Physics Dropping my PhD studies to join industry
Hello all. I have recently completed my second year of PhD studies in the field of Optics and Photonics and I have decided to drop out of my program. I have lost passion for my project and field and would like to study renewable technologies (solar cells,batteries, fusion...) instead, I still...- rafaelbarragan
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