Hi,
As the research field is really competitive, so what are the skills recommended for a Ph.D. student to learn while doing a Ph.D.? For example, I am doing a Ph.D. in environmental health epidemiology. What sort of skills should I learn during my Ph.D. so I don't have to struggle for a job after completion of a Ph.D.?
1. Clear and effective oral and written communications skills focused on translating science into policy and programming-relevant insights. 2. Management skills (people, projects, finances, deliverables) - without these you'll find it hard to secure the funding to continue research. 3. Humility - build on what you know, but accept that there is so much that you don't know. 4. Dedication to the cause of rigorous and honest science in whatever kind of research job or career you pursue after graduation. 5. Commitment to mentoring peers and the subsequent generation - you know a lot that few others do so share it.
More adaptable to upcoming technologies. getting exposure to latest techniques and tools in related area of research. Most importantly understanding the major problems in the area of research. Being a research scholar I think these are the key reasons of doing research.
It depends on the kind of job you are looking at - is it in academia? so you are likely looking into a postdoc before you can move into permanent posts .. you will need publish well and in good journals.
1. Clear and effective oral and written communications skills focused on translating science into policy and programming-relevant insights. 2. Management skills (people, projects, finances, deliverables) - without these you'll find it hard to secure the funding to continue research. 3. Humility - build on what you know, but accept that there is so much that you don't know. 4. Dedication to the cause of rigorous and honest science in whatever kind of research job or career you pursue after graduation. 5. Commitment to mentoring peers and the subsequent generation - you know a lot that few others do so share it.
Apply skills that has led you embark into your PhD journey. Besides, social and life skills including critical and creative thinking are a must. Humility and conviction are the greatest asset. They are like 2 wings to let bird fly.
During your PhD study, you can help your professor as research assistant or you can submit a paper for a scientific conference or you can collaborate into a professional organization worldwide..
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