Planning for AFTER the PhD

Planning for AFTER the PhD

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educated but confused by Yassine Filali, Avery Van De Water & Val Soto
S5 · E3
Jun 29, 2026
01:20:16

Episode notes

In this episode, Avery shares updates on manuscripts currently in review, discusses planning for life after the PhD, and reflects on applying for industry positions while exploring postdoctoral opportunities. Yassine provides an update on his research investigating migraine pain and the brain networks that underlie it, then discusses exciting next steps for his postdoctoral work and his plans to launch a contract research organization (CRO). Together, they discuss navigating career transitions, balancing research with future planning, and the opportunities that come after graduate school.

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Keywords

graduate school
neuroscience
higher education
research
education
phd
postdoc
data science
industry
manuscripts