Spent the last 8 wks working as an intern at a biotech hedge fund, very different from being at the lab bench. Top learnings I'll be applying to my PhD [1/x]:
1. Identify the key risk in any project and pursue it aggressively. If the project is going to fail, find out quickly.
1. Identify the key risk in any project and pursue it aggressively. If the project is going to fail, find out quickly.
2. Go deeper. Think you've found your answer? Keep reading. The literature is rich with information to be gleaned, even if it isn't stated overtly.
3. At the same time- be efficient with lit review. Know what you are looking for, and chase the answer(s) with intention.
3. At the same time- be efficient with lit review. Know what you are looking for, and chase the answer(s) with intention.
3. Communication is key. Slide design is king. Nobody cares what you have to say if you can't present it in a way that is digestable. @BECLmit skills really came in handy.
4. Don't spend time guessing what your supervisors want. Just ask, and adjust accordingly.
4. Don't spend time guessing what your supervisors want. Just ask, and adjust accordingly.
5. Get to know the people you work for, ask questions about their life and experiences. Even virtually, it is possible to build strong connections and create meaningful relationships. #phdchat #gradschool #AcademicChatter
