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Impact of PhD University Reputation on Professor Applications in India?
How important is the reputation of the university where I obtain my PhD when applying for postdoctoral positions and professorships in India? Specifically, how does the ranking and prestige of my PhD ...
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Exploring dissimilar research topics
I'm currently a graduate student, but I plan on my future career being in research and academia. I like many different related topics and I like being interdisciplinary in my topics, and I see myself ...
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Is it better having a bad PhD done or having no PhD?
I'm close to the end of a troubled PhD experience. However this closeness might be extended to the infinite if I would get to the point of having something that is good enough.
I might be too self-...
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What should I start doing to improve my prospects since deciding on an academic career? [closed]
So, I have had a year out to work and am now going to do my Master's degree in Computing. I have decided to fully embark on a career in academia.
What can I start doing NOW that will help improve my ...
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Does the name of the college you attend matter to your potential employer? [closed]
Please don't close, I'm just asking for research purposes.
I don't care if your answer is biased.
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What is the impact of a radical change of opinion for early-career academics?
I'm wondering what are the potential consequences of a change of mind in the social sciences and humanities. More specifically, what would happen concretely if I publish a peer-reviewed article in ...
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What credit does inclusion in "Who is Who" book add to the researchers and academicians?
This question has two intents. Firstly sharing an email I received, as an academician, with other academicians and also clarification on the contents of this email and the way it works.
I have ...
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