by Gertrude Nonterah PhD | Oct 2, 2026 | Career, Newsletter
If I have a PhD in biochemistry, then I need to find a biochemistry job. If I have a PhD in philosophy, then I need to find a job where I can directly use my philosophy degree. If I spent six years studying neuroscience, then surely I need to become a neuroscientist....
by Gertrude Nonterah PhD | Jul 3, 2026 | Build A Professional Network, Career, Newsletter
Illustration by Maame Ekua Acquah. Happy Friday from Southern California. “You are stripping PhDs of their agency.” That statement is a brand new accusation I received this week that I found intriguing. I’m going to address it in...
by Gertrude Nonterah PhD | Jun 5, 2026 | Career, Newsletter
Happy Friday from Southern California. One day during my almost 3-year stint as a postdoctoral researcher, I experienced what I later understood was an anxiety attack. I drove to work, parked, and started to shake. Then I started to cry. So I did what all...
by Gertrude Nonterah PhD | May 22, 2026 | Career, Newsletter
Happy Friday from Southern California. I have two resources for you today. 1 – I recently had a conversation on the podcast with Dr. Andrew Churchill about leaving academia, starting a presentation coaching business, and fixing one’s money mindset....
by Gertrude Nonterah PhD | May 8, 2026 | Career, Newsletter
Happy Friday from Southern California. If you spent 5-7 years as a PhD student/candidate, finish, and then realize that you want to work outside academia, have you wasted your time? I got an email recently that brought this question up indirectly. The...
by Gertrude Nonterah PhD | Apr 24, 2026 | Career, Newsletter
Have you read Navigating the PIVOT? Did you find it useful? Please consider leaving me a review on Amazon. Happy Friday from Southern California. I celebrated my birthday this week. I’m always grateful for another year! Onwards… I receive 30-50 direct...
