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Is a Nine-to-Five PhD Feasible? Readers Share Real-World Experiences
careers9 days ago

Is a Nine-to-Five PhD Feasible? Readers Share Real-World Experiences

Nature’s readers say there is no universal nine-to-five PhD: a poll found about 20% of PhD students logged up to 40 hours a week, while the majority worked longer—some 80 hours or more—depending on topic, supervision, and field. While theoretical or mid-career paths can allow tighter schedules, experimental labs and pressure to publish often make a strict 9-to-5 impractical; overall the viability of a nine-to-five PhD hinges on topic, supervisory support, and institutional culture.

via Nature|
#academia#careers#phd
careers4 months ago

When a PhD supervisor turns toxic: practical steps to protect your health and career

A second-year PhD student in environmental science in China reports chronic verbal abuse and lack of guidance from a supervisor, triggering severe depression. Nature’s Careers panel advises prioritizing mental health (via trusted peers and university counseling), documenting exchanges, and seeking help from anti-bullying networks like the Academic Parity Movement. It also suggests clarifying expectations with concrete, structured feedback to obtain actionable guidance, while acknowledging cultural power dynamics that can complicate the relationship. Depending on the situation, options range from improved communication to formal reporting or changing supervisors, with well-being as the primary priority.

via Nature|
#academic-bullying#careers#mental-health
Efficiently managing PhD research with Notion
technology2 years ago

Efficiently managing PhD research with Notion

Maya Gosztyla, a PhD student in biomedical sciences, shares her experience using Notion as a powerful organizational tool for her research and personal life. Notion, a free and flexible database tool, allows her to efficiently organize and access her notes, track papers she reads, plan and manage projects, and collaborate with colleagues. With its customizable features and relational-database structure, Notion proves to be a valuable resource for researchers looking to streamline their work and stay organized.

via Nature.com|
#notion#organization#phd