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I'm currently in the process of applying for research positions in my field, unfortunately it's somewhat niche and research positions rarely become available. When they do they tend to go to those who they know already.
So, I'm having to look at different research fields, which is kind of daunting since I am confident in my current field and to change fields would mean I have to research that area for a long time first before even starting the project.
Does anyone here have any experience of moving to a very different field? How did you get accepted for the position with them knowing that it wasn't your field of research? Is having a PhD enough to show a propensity to learn and develop in another field of research? What would be the view of those who you apply for a postdoc with when they know you know little on the subject?
I could go back to my physics roots, I have a BSc. Class I in physics from a good UK university but to be honest I've forgotten much of the content, so a physics postdoc may not be suitable.
Any advice would be appreciated.
So, I'm having to look at different research fields, which is kind of daunting since I am confident in my current field and to change fields would mean I have to research that area for a long time first before even starting the project.
Does anyone here have any experience of moving to a very different field? How did you get accepted for the position with them knowing that it wasn't your field of research? Is having a PhD enough to show a propensity to learn and develop in another field of research? What would be the view of those who you apply for a postdoc with when they know you know little on the subject?
I could go back to my physics roots, I have a BSc. Class I in physics from a good UK university but to be honest I've forgotten much of the content, so a physics postdoc may not be suitable.
Any advice would be appreciated.