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/
What the recruiter really thinks: Dr Holly Reeve on hiring decisions and team building
Switching Hats
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2 months ago
What the recruiter really thinks: Dr Holly Reeve on hiring decisions and team building
We continued our chat with Dr Holly Reeve, this time asking her about her role as staff recruiter for her company. What skills does she look for? And how can an academic experience help you to land a job? This is the second part of our chat with Dr Holly Reeve, the CEO and co-founder of HydRegen. In this new instalment, we ask Holly about her perspective as a recruiter for her company. What does she look for in a new member of her team? What soft skills does she value the most? And how can a PhD or an equivalent experience in academic research help to gain these vital skills? Tune in to gain insight from someone on the other side of the desk.
HydRegen website: https://hydregenoxford.com/
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/
