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...out this post if you debating about an academic or non-academic career Learn more about alternative science...sales representative in industry or a postdoc in academia, but knew that, without a doubt, he enjoyed writing...people in.” Are you interested in careers outside academia like science communication? If so, let us know...

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...a biotech company. Transitioning an idea from academia to a startup Mike Koeris and fellow co-founders...amazing their idea is. While communication styles in academia and industry vary drastically, he reassures that...venture capital firm with deep ties into the local academic community. However, Mike still could not remove...helpful tips to help transition a project from academia to a biotech startup company? Would you like to...

...responsible adults in their 30s who have quit their academic science careers in order to head to Ireland and...exchange of information to the public and to other academic labs. Being unable to publish or attend conferences...it very challenging to compete in today’s tough academic or industry job market for biology PhD’s. I was...If you’re thinking about making the switch from academia to entrepreneurship, share your thoughts with ...

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