Questions for "life after PhD" Speakers

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Our Life After PhD panel features four researchers who have transitioned into new positions outside academia after completing their PhD. They will discuss their career path and answer your questions about life after getting a PhD.

You can enter your question(s) for our speakers below. We will select questions for our speakers to answer during the panel discussion.

Who are the speakers?

Dr. Tyas Ayuningtyas is a market researcher. She works with diverse clients, including tech firms, travel companies, and non-profit organizations to gain insights from their target audience and help them to make business decisions.
Dr. Simon Gorin is a data scientist at the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF). He supports science policy decision-making, and contributes to data-driven articles (data stories), giving insights on research funding.
Dr. Stephanie Liangos, autism spectrum disorder specialist and therapist, is the co-owner of Papillon Speech Therapy and author of "Embracing the Spectrum". Stephanie advocates for inclusivity and neurodiversity awareness, and the power pf working in the field with special needs children.
Dr. Hanna Van Drunen-Gauvin used to be a neuro-linguistic researcher, she is now using those skills and her curiosity in her jobs as wedding officiant and as project leader in a data driven NGO. Learn more about her journey (and get some useful tips) on her website!

Here, you can find some example questions for the speakers. You can vote for questions you find interesting or add your own question below.

What transferable skills did you identify from your academic training that proved valuable in your new career outside academia?

Could you share some challenges you faced during the transition period and how you overcame them?

In retrospect, what advice would you give to PhD students or early-career researchers who are thinking about leaving academia?

Have you encountered any misconceptions or stereotypes about leaving academia, and how did you address them?

Looking back, what do you wish you had known or done differently before leaving academia?

What were the primary factors or experiences that led you to consider leaving academia after completing your PhD?

You can enter your own question below. If your question is directed to a specific panel member, remember to mention the panel member's name. Feel free to enter multiple questions!

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