Author Archives: biochembelle

When you finish your PhD, there’s a sort of clarity about the path to tenure-track faculty positions, which crystallizes further as you continue your training. The path is by no means easy or simple or even straightforward. But it’s something of … Continue reading →

I’m returning from a little blogging hiatus (that ran a bit longer than intended). Here’s a photo from one of the reasons for the disruption. Last month, Dr. 24Hours and I took a trip to Spain. It was supposed to be … Continue reading →

Previously biochembelle unexpectedly shared her plan to change career directions with her postdoc adviser. Would his admonitions change her mind? I hadn’t expected my adviser to necessarily embrace the idea. I had even anticipated some pushback. But I had not … Continue reading →

Last time, biochembelle started investigating some career options. She discovered that she was ready to leave the tenure track and head down a new path. What would the next step be? … One day, all these thoughts about my future were … Continue reading →

Previously biochembelle started taking a look at what she had to offer the professional world. Now the question was, where did she want to go? I had spent a long time focusing on others – their needs, their expectations, their … Continue reading →