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Switching Hats: Introduction

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Switching Hats
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Welcome to Switching Hats, a podcast all about career transitions from academia to other exciting sectors. Meet the hosts and learn what’s coming up in this new series!
Welcome to Switching Hats, a podcast exploring the wide range of career opportunities beyond traditional academic paths. Hosted by postdoctoral scientists from the Research Careers initiative, this series offers guidance and inspiration for researchers considering new professional directions. Each episode features conversations with individuals who have successfully transitioned from academic research into diverse fields such as data science, consulting, entrepreneurship and more. Our guests share their personal journeys, the challenges they faced, and the strategies they used to adapt their skills to new industries. If you're curious about how to leverage your academic expertise to build a fulfilling career beyond the lab or lecture hall, join us for insights, advice, and inspiration. Let’s explore these exciting career pathways together.

Research Careers website: https://research-careers.org/
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Switching Hats
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Thomas Nicol
Linus Milinski
Chiara Toschi
Keywords
academia
Careers
industry
Department: Careers Service
Date Added: 11/09/2025
Duration: 00:09:25

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