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What to Ask Yourself If You Want an Academic Research Career

Published on: Jan 21, 2025

Do you enjoy seeking out the answers to big problems? Are you patient when you can’t find a solution right away? Do you enjoy collaborating with others in a lab? If so, you may be interested in pursuing a career in academic research.

Academic research doesn’t have a one-size-fits-all approach so thinking through your interests and capabilities will help you tailor this career path.