PhD:The experience

About PhD:The experience

In this podcast, my aim is to guide listeners through the multifaceted journey of pursuing a PhD. By sharing my own experiences and insights, interviewing fellow researchers and academics, and providing practical advice, I seek to offer a comprehensive perspective on the challenges and triumphs that come with doctoral studies. Through meaningful conversations and shared wisdom, this platform will serve as a resource for those navigating their own academic paths, while fostering a supportive community where we can learn from one another and exchange valuable tips. Instagram: @phd.theexperience

Publisher

Alexandra

Category

science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Oct 2023

Latest episode

4 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

70 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Sept 2026

   S4 - Episode 13: Building a Career in Clinical Data Management with Dr. Susan Ghazi

   Dr. Susan Ghazi went from cardiovascular research to a PhD in kidney physiology to Lead Clinical Data Manager and almost none of it was planned. In this episode, she reflects on how she made decisions throughout her career by trusting what felt right, how the PhD built skills she uses every day in industry, and what roles like clinical data management, CRA, and medical science liaison actually look like day to day. A great listen for PhD students curious about the clinical and pharmaceutical industry. Enjoy!

2. 

   21 Aug 2026

   S4 - Episode 12: PhD, Industry & Everything In Between with Dr. Gabriella Sauerwein

   Gabriella Sauerwein completed her PhD on stem cells and schizophrenia with honors, but not without seriously considering quitting along the way. In this episode, she shares how therapy helped her push through, how she transitioned from academia into regulatory affairs, and what PhD students should start doing now to explore life outside the lab. She also speaks candidly about balancing a career transition with motherhood and why you don't need to have it all figured out at 28.

3. 

   12 Jun 2026

   S4-Episode 11: Leaving Academia Isn't Failure. It's a Choice. - with Dr. Anne Schreiter

   What does it really mean to leave academia? And how do you figure out what comes next? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Anne Schreiter, CEO of GSO (Guidance, Skills & Opportunities for Researchers), a Berlin-based non-profit helping researchers navigate career transitions at every stage. Anne has a PhD in organizational sociology, spent time as a postdoc in the US, and made the leap herself. She knows both sides of this conversation intimately. We talk about the numbers nobody tells you (less than 1% of PhDs end up in permanent academic positions), why leaving academia can feel like a breakup, and what it actually takes to translate years of research into a career that fits your life, not just your CV. Anne is warm, direct, and genuinely reassuring. This one will make you feel less alone. GSO: https://gsonet.org/

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• Dr Elena Hoffer
• Dr Kevin
• Dr Alessia
• Dr Franka
• Dr Krishna Perianen

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4.8 / 5

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Engagement

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