Unpublished research and job interviews

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the ethical considerations and practical implications of presenting unpublished research during a job interview, particularly in the context of a master's student preparing for such an interview.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests presenting a diluted version of the research to generate interest without revealing sensitive information.
  • Another participant emphasizes the importance of discussing the situation with the PhD student and supervisor to seek permission before presenting any unpublished work.
  • A different viewpoint reiterates the ethical obligation to obtain consent from collaborators before sharing any research findings.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the necessity of obtaining permission from collaborators, but there are differing opinions on how to approach the presentation of unpublished research.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the lack of clarity on the specific content of the unpublished research and the potential implications of presenting it without permission.

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I'm doing my masters in engineering, and I have a job interview tomorrow. They've asked me to prepare a presentation of my research for the interview. The thing is, the PhD student I've been working with has asked me not to share the information with anyone else since not all of it has been published yet...What should I do?
 
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If it's unpublished, just show them a diluted version, just the .ppt that will make them interested without being spoonfed.

Edit: I just assumed you want the job. If you don't want it, don't bother to lose time with the interview and work for the desired degree instead.
 
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You should discuss this with the PhD student and supervisor (or other collaborators) - not with us.
 
I second atyy- you have an ethical obligation to get permission from your collaborators before presenting *anything*.
 

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