PostPhDirections
Episodes
What does the 2026 job market actually look like for PhDs — and what do you need to do differently to stand out, with Angla Priest
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of PostPhDirections, I'm joined by my co-founder Angela Priest, who brings over 20 years of hiring experience across startups and ...
How to use coffee chats to land your industry job after a PhD (Step-by-Step for PhDs)
21 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if I told you one of the most powerful tools for landing your first industry job is completely free, takes 30 minutes, and most PhDs aren't u...
Does my first job after my PhD have to be perfect?
14 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Does your first job after your PhD have to be perfect? Spoiler: No.If you're finishing your PhD and stressing about finding the "perfect"...
Is my PhD work experience by Elena Hoffer
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is your PhD work experience when applying for industry jobs? This is one of the most common questions PhDs ask when transitioning out of academia.In t...
Choosing stability over prestige with Dr. Sophia Parks
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of PostPhDirections, Sophia Parks shares her journey from a decade in academia - spanning a PhD and two postdocs, including at Stanfor...
Breaking Into Pharma after your PhD - what hiring managers are really looking for with Ben Weber, PhD
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Looking to break into Pharma after your PhD?Learn first-hand from someone who has hired across the US and multiple European countries how to ace the t...
Breaking into Pharma after your PhD - what hiring managers are looking for with Ben Weber
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Looking to break into Pharma after your PhD? Learn first-hand from someone who has hired across the US and multiple European countries how to ace the ...
From PhD in Public Health to Data Scientist: This is how Dr. Kertu Tenso carved her own path out
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When I came across one of Kertu Tenso’s posts on Instagram, I knew I had to talk to her. She’s a data scientist today—but what makes her story s...
From Lab to Scientific Marketing: Finding an Unexpected Career Path After the PhD with Amy Turner
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of PostPhDirections, I sit down with Amy Turner, who shares her story of moving from academia into a dynamic role in scientific market...
Why Companies Need Humanities PhDs with Dr. Larry McGrath
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of PostPhDirections, I speak with Dr. Larry McGrath, a historian and anthropologist who made the leap from academia to tech—now work...
How to Market Yourself in Today's Job Market with Stacey Cohen
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of PostPhDirections, Angela Priest, COO of Alma.me, sits down with Stacey Cohen—marketing strategist, founder of Co-Communications, ...
Built in the Dark: How a PhD Side Project Became a Global Biotech Company with Dr. Philipp Baaske
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Philipp Baaske, a physicist and the co-founder of NanoTemper Technologies. What started as a failed PhD project in a dark...
What Really Matters When Breaking Into Amazon After a PhD – with Dr. Irena Palamani Xhuxhi
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of PostPhDirections, we talk with IrenaPalamani Xhuxhi, an AI Tech Lead at Amazon, about her inspiring journey from academia to the te...
How Authenticity lands You a Job in Industry with Dr. Jorge Quintana
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of PostPhDirections, I talk with Jorge Quintana, a macroeconomist who made what he calls a “transition squared” — moving from ac...
What If You Didn’t Have to Pick Just One Career Path with Dr. Ana Osório Oliveira
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sat down with Ana Osorio Oliveira - a neuroscientist, career advisor, and startup contributor - whose career shows that you don’t...
How a coffee chat led to a career shift: Conversations that can change your career with Dr. Ellen Dobson
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of PostPhDirections, I chatted with Dr. Ellen Dobson, postdoc and grad program manager at the Morgridge Institute for Research, about ...
I hit 100K on LinkedIn-and here’s exactly how I did It
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this raw and unscripted solo episode, I’m sharing my personal journey of how I built a 100K+ LinkedIn community-starting from a place of fear, do...
Reality of of the job hunt beyond academia with Dr. Claudia Belliveau
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Transitioning from academia to industry isn’t easy-just ask Claudia Belliveau, PhD. In this episode of PostPhDirections, we dive deep into the chall...
Should I be on LinkedIn as an academic with Prof. Robert Harris
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat with Professor Robert (Bob) Harris - also known as MADBob (Making a difference) - about his quite impressive journey on Linked...
The most common resume/CV mistakes PhDs make with Angela Priest
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Angela Priest to talk about some of the most common mistakes we see in resumes and CVs. We dive into why tailoring...
How to land a job in Pharma R&D with Dr. Andrea Grandi
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I sit down with Dr. Andrea Grandi to talk about the challenges and strategies of moving from academia to the pharmaceutical R&D industr...
How to break into Medical Writing after PhD with Dr. Vicky Sherwood
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, I, sit down with Vicky Sherwood to explore the world of medical writing and how PhDs can successfully transition from academ...
Job Descriptions: Myths and Realities with Angela Priest
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Angela and I delve into the topic of self-limiting beliefs, particularly among PhDs transitioning into industry roles, alongside...
Find a job that truly aligns with your goals with Dr. Kirsten Thornhill
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, I had the pleasure of interviewing Kirsten Thornhill, PhD, about her inspiring journey transitioning from academia to industry. ...
How to build your own career path after a PhD with Dr. Alda Sabalic
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Alda Sabalic about her journey from completing a PhD in biophysics to becoming a successful scien...
PhDs in Entrepreneurship: Exploring the Cornell Tech Runway Startup Postdoc Program with Fernando Gomez-Baquero
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary:In this episode of PostPhDirections, I sit down with Fernando Gomez-Baquero, the Director of the Runway Startup Postdoc Program at Cornell Te...
The Power of Personality in Job Applications and in the Job with Angela Priest
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Angela Priest and I discuss how to effectively showcase one's personality in job applications, the importance of finding a work ...
A day in a life of a Patent Consultant with Dr. Asraa Ziadi
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 'A Day in a Life of a Patent Consultant' , I chat with Asraa Ziadi, a patent consultant, about her journey from academia to the pat...
Should I stay or should I go? And how Armando knew it was time to leave academia with Dr. Armando Cázares-Körner
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I speak with Armando Casares-Körner, PhD. We talk about the Sunk Cost Fallacy, especially after publishing in Science. Lots of acade...
Understanding your Skills Beyond Subject Matter Expertise with Dr. Jens Gertow
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sat down with Jens Gertow, CCO at Mabtech, to discuss his journey from PhD to a successful career in industry. Jens shares how he l...
Prof. Robert Harris on the Need for Modernising Career Development during PhD Education
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the PostPhDirections, I speak with Professor Robert (Bob) Harris, Academic Vice President of doctoral education at K about the role...
The impact of networking in building a career with Angela Priest
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hear in this episode why meeting Angela was better than winning the lottery and how we met? In this very first episode of PostPhDirections I talk to A...