Aleksandar began his PhD in neuroscience but soon discovered that experimental science wasn’t the right fit - so he made the leap into data science. Curious about the company he’s working for and the sector as a whole? Listen to find out more! Hosts Linus Milinski and Chiara Toschi sit down with Dr. Aleksandar Ivanov, a data-scientist working for Faculty AI and former PhD student at Oxford. Aleksandar takes us through his journey of transitioning from a PhD in auditory neuroscience to a dynamic career in data science. He opens up about the challenges and excitement of seeking a more fast-paced professional environment and shares valuable insights on how he prepared for this shift, including the internships he pursued. Aleksandar offers a candid comparison between the academic world and the data-driven consulting industry, so tune in for an inspiring conversation packed with tips for anyone considering a similar career change!
Faculty AI fellowship: https://faculty.ai/fellowship-fellows
Science to Data Science fellowship: https://www.s2ds.org/
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Aleksandar began his PhD in neuroscience but soon discovered that experimental science wasn’t the right fit - so he made the leap into data science. Curious about the company he’s working for and the sector as a whole? Listen to find out more! Hosts Linus Milinski and Chiara Toschi sit down with Dr. Aleksandar Ivanov, a data-scientist working for Faculty AI and former PhD student at Oxford. Aleksandar takes us through his journey of transitioning from a PhD in auditory neuroscience to a dynamic career in data science. He opens up about the challenges and excitement of seeking a more fast-paced professional environment and shares valuable insights on how he prepared for this shift, including the internships he pursued. Aleksandar offers a candid comparison between the academic world and the data-driven consulting industry, so tune in for an inspiring conversation packed with tips for anyone considering a similar career change!
Faculty AI fellowship: https://faculty.ai/fellowship-fellows
Science to Data Science fellowship: https://www.s2ds.org/
From neuroscience to data science: shifting perspectives with Dr Aleksandar Ivanov
Switching Hats
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From neuroscience to data science: shifting perspectives with Dr Aleksandar Ivanov
Aleksandar began his PhD in neuroscience but soon discovered that experimental science wasn’t the right fit - so he made the leap into data science. Curious about the company he’s working for and the sector as a whole? Listen to find out more! Hosts Linus Milinski and Chiara Toschi sit down with Dr. Aleksandar Ivanov, a data-scientist working for Faculty AI and former PhD student at Oxford. Aleksandar takes us through his journey of transitioning from a PhD in auditory neuroscience to a dynamic career in data science. He opens up about the challenges and excitement of seeking a more fast-paced professional environment and shares valuable insights on how he prepared for this shift, including the internships he pursued. Aleksandar offers a candid comparison between the academic world and the data-driven consulting industry, so tune in for an inspiring conversation packed with tips for anyone considering a similar career change!
Faculty AI fellowship: https://faculty.ai/fellowship-fellows
Science to Data Science fellowship: https://www.s2ds.org/
Switching Hats
Aleksandar began his PhD in neuroscience but soon discovered that experimental science wasn’t the right fit - so he made the leap into data science. Curious about the company he’s working for and the sector as a whole? Listen to find out more! Hosts Linus Milinski and Chiara Toschi sit down with Dr. Aleksandar Ivanov, a data-scientist working for Faculty AI and former PhD student at Oxford. Aleksandar takes us through his journey of transitioning from a PhD in auditory neuroscience to a dynamic career in data science. He opens up about the challenges and excitement of seeking a more fast-paced professional environment and shares valuable insights on how he prepared for this shift, including the internships he pursued. Aleksandar offers a candid comparison between the academic world and the data-driven consulting industry, so tune in for an inspiring conversation packed with tips for anyone considering a similar career change!
Faculty AI fellowship: https://faculty.ai/fellowship-fellows
Science to Data Science fellowship: https://www.s2ds.org/
