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Welcome everyone to the Struggling Scientists Podcast. This is a podcast by Scientists, for Scientists. But also for aspiring Scientists, anyone science adjacent, and perhaps even hobbyists. Together we will be trying to bring back the fun in science. We all know the scientific field can be difficult and hard at times and it is easy to lose sight of our passion and enthusiasm. In this podcast, we will talk about Science and the people behind Science. Website: www.thestrugglingscientists.com
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Leaving Academia: How She Became a Scientist in Industry
2026/10/15
Leaving academia can be intimidating. You've spent years training as a researcher, but what jobs can you actually do outside academia? And how do you even get started? 🎓
Welcome to the first episode of After Academia: Coffee With…, our new interview series where we explore different careers beyond academia, together with the people who've made the transition. ☕
In this episode, we're joined by Maria, a Senior Lab Operations Scientist in the pharmaceutical industry, who shares how she transitioned from academia to industry after her PhD.
We talk about what her job actually involves, how she found her first opportunity in industry, which skills from her PhD turned out to be valuable, and what surprised her most about working outside academia.
Maria also shares practical advice for PhD students and postdocs considering a similar career change, including how to approach networking, what to put on your LinkedIn profile, and why understanding the pharmaceutical industry can make finding the right job a lot easier.
Whether you're actively planning to leave academia or simply curious about what else is out there, we hope this conversation helps you explore your options! 🙂
⏰ Chapters
00:00 🎓 Why transitioning from academia to industry is difficult
00:25 ☕ Meet Maria: What does a Senior Lab Operations Scientist do?
03:08 💼 A typical working day in the pharmaceutical industry
05:26 🔄 Why Maria decided to leave academia
07:00 🔎 Finding an industry opportunity through a fellowship
09:07 🧠 Transferable PhD skills that are valuable in industry
11:37 📚 Industry fellowships, training and leadership skills
15:33 🤔 What Maria had to unlearn after her PhD
18:02 🏢 The biggest surprises of working in industry
20:24 💡 What she wishes she'd known before applying
23:54 🚀 Practical advice for PhDs looking for industry jobs
25:59 🧪 What is GMP, and why is it useful to know?
29:08 ☕ Final thoughts and a small coffee confession
🔬 About After Academia: Coffee With…
There are many career paths beyond academia, but it isn't always easy to understand what these jobs actually involve or how to get into them.
In this series, we sit down with former academics working in different fields to talk about their career transitions, their day-to-day work, the skills they use, and the advice they would give to researchers considering a similar path.
Our goal is to make exploring careers beyond academia just a little bit less of a struggle.
💬 Which career should we explore next?
Are you considering leaving academia? Or have you come across a job outside academia that sounds interesting, but you have absolutely no idea what someone in that position actually does?
Let us know in the comments! We'd love to hear your suggestions for future guests and careers to explore.
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How to Use Research Rabbit to Explore a Research Field
2026/09/21
ResearchRabbit gives researchers a different way to explore scientific literature by visualising the connections between papers, citations and authors. 🐇🔎
In this walkthrough, we show you how we use ResearchRabbit to explore a research field. We start with just one paper and gradually build a collection, before showing how you can start with an existing Zotero library or BibTeX file and explore a much larger body of literature. 📚
We also look at how ResearchRabbit can help you discover connected papers, identify influential research, explore author networks and find connections that can be difficult to spot in a traditional list of search results. 🕸️
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Chapters
00:00 👋 Introduction
00:56 🐇 How ResearchRabbit changes literature discovery
01:51 📄 Starting with one paper
03:58 📚 Starting with Zotero or an existing collection
04:31 🕸️ Understanding the literature map
05:41 🔎 Refining your literature search
06:20 ⚠️ Research alerts and retracted references
06:49 👩🔬 Exploring authors and collaborations
07:23 💭 Final thoughts and takeaways
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Can SciSpace Simplify Your Entire Research Workflow? | PhD Toolkit
2026/07/15
SciSpace has become much more than a tool for chatting with PDFs. In this episode of the PhD Toolkit, we put it through a real research workflow to find out whether it actually deserves a place in your research toolkit.
We test how well it helps with literature discovery, understanding papers, note-taking, writing and overall workflow before scoring it on our PhD Toolkit leaderboard.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:10 Setting up the test
01:51 Finding papers
04:56 Understanding papers
05:38 Saving ideas
10:23 Writing
14:32 Research Impact
15:37 Ease of Use
16:31 Value for Money
17:30 Workflow Integration
18:35 Would we recommend it?
19:09 Leaderboard update
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Why You Struggle to Do Deep Work During Your PhD and how to fix your focus
2026/05/25
Learn how to apply the core ideas from Deep Work by Cal Newport to your life as a PhD student, postdoc, or early-career researcher.
In this episode, we break down what Deep Work actually is, why shallow work can take over your best energy, and how to use the four Deep Work methods: monastic, bimodal, rhythmic, and journalistic.
If you want to protect more focused time for writing, reading, analysis, or research thinking, this episode will help you choose the Deep Work method that fits your academic life best.
🎓 About our channel
We are The Struggling Scientists. We make honest videos about PhD life, academia, and how to make your research journey a little bit easier.
If that sounds helpful, consider subscribing.
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👉 We also created a full AI Tools for Academics Masterclass, where we walk through how to use AI ethically and effectively throughout the research process:
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⏰ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction
01:22 What is Deep work
03:37 Four methods of Deep work
04:26 Monastic method
06:22 Bimodal method
08:18 Rhythmic method
10:22 Journalistic method
13:43 Conclusion
15:08 AI prompt for Deep work
17:02 Final thoughts
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The Worst AI Mistakes in Published Research
2026/05/07
AI is already being used in academic research, and some of it is going very wrong.
In this video, we break down real cases where the misuse of AI led to serious problems in published scientific papers. This includes fake references, copy pasted AI text, and completely incorrect AI generated figures that somehow made it through peer review.
From a hospital librarian discovering that most references in a paper did not even exist, to a viral paper with biologically impossible AI images, these examples highlight a growing issue in modern science.
But this is not just about researchers using AI incorrectly. It also raises bigger questions about peer review, journal responsibility, and how these mistakes are slipping through the system.
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👉 We are The Struggling Scientists, a channel for all struggling scientists out there.
We share honest experiences, practical advice, and real stories to help make your life in academia just a little bit less of a struggle.
🎓 Want to learn how to use AI properly in your research?
We created a full AI for Academics Masterclass where we show you how to use AI tools ethically and effectively, without risking your work or credibility:
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⏰ TIME STAMPS
00:00 AI is already breaking research
00:50 Copy pasted ChatGPT in a published paper
02:55Fake references discovered by a librarian
04:40 AI generated figures that make no sense
6:55 What this means for science
7:50 Final thoughts
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Questions That Destroyed Years of Research (Academia Stories)
2026/04/23
Academia can go wrong… very quickly.
In this episode of Academic Tea, we react to real stories from researchers where a single question at a conference, lab meeting, or thesis defense completely changed — or even destroyed — someone’s research.
From missing control variables… to flawed assumptions… to realizing your entire project might not be based on the right idea — these are the kinds of moments every scientist secretly fears.
If you’ve ever presented your work, worked on a PhD, or sat through a brutal Q&A session… you’ll definitely recognize some of these.
💬 Have you ever had a question completely throw you off during a presentation or meeting?
Let us know in the comments — we might feature your story in a future episode!
☕ Academic Tea is our series where we react to real academic stories — the good, the bad, and the painfully relatable.
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👉 We’re The Struggling Scientists — a channel for all struggling scientists out there.
We share honest experiences, practical advice, and real stories to help make your life in academia just a little bit less of a struggle.
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⏰ TIME STAMPS
00:00 When one question destroys your research
00:50 The wrong prey species experiment
04:10 The variable mistake
08:15 “Protein X isn’t even expressed”
10:40 21,500 papers already exist…
13:50 The missing control variable
17:00 Final thoughts
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Episode 87: How to Actually Focus During Your PhD (Without Burning Out)
2026/04/02
Most PhD students don’t struggle with focus because they’re lazy.
They struggle because their attention is constantly being pulled in ten different directions.
In this episode, we break down a simple framework to help you actually focus again — without burning out or relying on motivation.
If you’ve been feeling scattered, stuck, or mentally drained, this will help you lock back in.
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🎓 About our channel
We are The Struggling Scientists. We make honest videos about PhD life, academia, and how to make your research journey a little bit easier.
If that sounds helpful, consider subscribing.
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⏰ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Why You Can’t Focus
01:30 The LOCK Framework
02:21 Limit the Horizon
04:00 Output Over Effort
05:32 Cut Decisions
07:18 Know What You’re Avoiding
09:13 How to Lock In
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Episode 86: What a Dutch PhD Defense is Actually Like
2026/03/20
Did you know that in the Netherlands, by the time you defend your PhD… you’ve already passed?
Unlike in many other countries, the Dutch PhD defense is usually not the final exam that determines whether you get your degree. Your thesis has already been approved, failing is extremely rare, and the defense itself feels more like a formal and historic ceremony than an exam.
In this video, I take you behind the scenes of my own Dutch PhD defense, exactly one year after it happened. I explain:
Why the Dutch system is so different
What “Hora Est” means
Why you have to defend in Dutch
The historic role of paranymphs
What the 45 minutes of questioning are really like
And how it felt to finally become Doctor
If you’re working toward your own PhD defense, curious about academic traditions in different countries, or simply wondering what a Dutch PhD ceremony looks like, this video is for you.
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🎓 About our channel
We are The Struggling Scientists. We make honest videos about PhD life, academia, and how to make your research journey a little bit easier.
If that sounds helpful, consider subscribing.
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👉 We also created a full AI Tools for Academics Masterclass, where we walk through how to use AI ethically and effectively throughout the research process:
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⏰ TIME STAMPS
00:00 You’ve Already Passed? (How the Dutch System Works)
01:08 Strict PhD Requirements in the Netherlands
04:08 What Defense Day Actually Looks Like
05:19 Historic Traditions, Dutch Language & Paranymphs
06:43 The 45 Minutes of Questioning
07:32 Hora Est & Becoming Doctor
08:40 One Year Later Reflection
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Episode 85: Academia Stories That Are Almost Too Awkward to Be Real
2026/03/05
Academia can get weird fast. In this episode of Academic Tea, we react to real Reddit stories about awkward academic interviews, PhD supervisor dilemmas, and thesis mistakes that every researcher will recognize.
Would you like your story to be (anonymously) featured in a future episode?
Submit your story here:
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⏰ TIME STAMPS
00:00 Welcome to Academic Tea
00:30 AI interview disaster
06:40 AI tools mention
07:25 PhD supervisor red flag?
20:50 Thesis mistakes after submission
25:10 Final thoughts
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Topics covered in this video:
PhD life, academic interviews, PhD supervision, academia struggles, Reddit stories, research life, thesis writing mistakes, graduate school experiences.
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Episode 84: 7 Tips to nail your PhD interview with a future supervisor!
2026/02/18
Got a PhD interview coming up?
This isn’t just another job interview, it’s the start of a 4+ year research partnership. In this video, we share 7 essential PhD interview tips that most applicants overlook. From your first email to the toughest interview questions.
If you want to stand out, impress your future supervisor, and feel confident walking into your graduate school interview, this is for you.
🎓 Your PhD acceptance starts before you step into the room.
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⏰ TIME STAMPS
0:00 - Introduction: Why PhD Interviews Are Different
1:06 - The First Impression Most Applicants Get Wrong
5:45 - What You Must Know Before You Walk In
6:27 - The Question You Will Be Asked
7:20 - Don’t Forget This Crucial Step
9:37 - The Trait Supervisors Secretly Look For
10:19 - The Mistake That Can Cost You the Position
11:23 - How to Answer Like a Future Scientist
12:21 - Final Advice & Good Luck
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Episode 83: PhD's Worst Fears: How to Avoid These Grad School Disasters
2024/10/22
In this special Halloween episode, we dive into the scariest real-life PhD horror stories submitted by our listeners. From crashed software hours before a big deadline to lab disasters and terrifyingly toxic supervisors, these tales of PhD struggles will leave you on the edge of your seat. We’ll share our thoughts and advice on how to navigate these grad school nightmares—so you don’t have to face them alone. Tune in to hear the stories, the fears, and, most importantly, how to avoid these grad school disasters!
Will you survive the PhD horror? Find out now!
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PhD's Toolkit Series: Scite AI, Your Personal Research Assistant?
2024/10/07
In this episode of the PhD's Toolkit series, we put Scite AI to the test! Join us as we review this AI-powered research assistant and evaluate its features for PhD students and researchers. From smart citations to personalized dashboards, we break down how Scite AI can streamline your literature search and improve your research workflow. Is it really as good as it sounds? Tune in to find out our honest verdict—spoiler: it's excellent!
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⏰ TIME STAMPS
0:00 - Introduction to the PhD’s Toolkit Series
0:18 - What is Scite AI?
0:55 - Introduction to Scite AI's Features
1:52 - Scite Assistant: Your AI Research Helper
3:11 - What are Smart Citations?
5:20 - Dashboard Feature Overview
6:01 - How Scite AI Improves Literature Search
8:25 - Finding Hidden Research Papers with Scite
9:01 - Reference Check and Tracking Research Progress
9:57 - Scite Plugin for Zotero
12:04 - Scite AI Pricing and Subscription Options
13:33 - Final Verdict and Rating: Is Scite AI Worth It?
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Episode 82: Managing Procrastination in an Academic World, With Kate Ahl
2024/09/23
Struggling to stay productive and meet deadlines in your academic life? In this episode, we dive into the common challenge of procrastination with expert insights from a psychotherapist specializing in helping academics. Learn why procrastination isn't just about laziness and discover practical strategies to overcome it, boost your productivity, and improve your mental well-being.
Whether you're a PhD student, researcher, or just curious about the psychology behind procrastination, this episode has something for you! Tune in to reclaim your focus and get back on track.
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📕 TABLE OF CONTENTS 📕
00:00:00 Introduction to Episode
00:01:06 Introduction to Kate
00:02:17 Defining Procrastination in Academia
00:05:29 Why PhD Students Struggle with Writing
00:07:52 Different Types of Procrastination
00:11:08 How Procrastination Affects Mental Health
00:15:14 Can Procrastination Be Beneficial?
00:18:47 Practical Strategies to Overcome Procrastination
00:24:45 Tools to Manage Procrastination
00:31:10 Final Advice on Managing Procrastination
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PhD’s Toolkit! Vizly, Data Analysis by AI — A Complete Review
2024/09/09
Curious about how AI can simplify your research?
In this episode of PhD's Toolkit, we dive deep into Vizly, the AI-powered data analysis tool that promises to make coding a thing of the past. Join us for a full review, where we break down its functions, ease of use, pricing, and impact for researchers.
Whether you’re struggling with data or just want to speed up your workflow, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!
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⏰ TIME STAMPS
0:00 - Introduction to The Toolkit
0:19 - Vizly AI Tour Begins
2:03 - Data Security in Vizly
2:52 - Diving into Vizly’s Functions
6:08 - Real-World Example: RNA-Seq Data Analysis
11:40 - Ease of Use Breakdown
13:33 - Vizly Pricing Plans Explained
15:00 - 20% Discount Code
15:33 - Vizly’s Significance for Researchers
17:00 - Final Rating and Ranking
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Episode 81: PhD Unions, A New Era in Academic Labor Rights
2024/08/26
In this episode of The Struggling Scientist, we're diving into a powerful movement that's reshaping academia—PhD unionization. As more students band together to fight for fair wages and better working conditions, they're not just making waves—they're sparking a new era in academic labor rights. Join us as we share the stories, struggles, and successes behind this growing movement.
Why You Should Tune In:
🎓 Find out what’s driving PhD students to come together and demand change in their universities.
🏆 Hear about the real victories these unions have won, from better pay to crucial support for international students.
🎤 Listen to the personal experiences of those who’ve been on the front lines of this movement.
💪 Learn about the challenges these unions faced and how they pushed through to make a difference.
🔮 Discover what the future holds for PhD unions and how their efforts could inspire change across academia.
📕 TABLE OF CONTENTS 📕
00:00:00 Introduction to Episode
00:01:06 Introduction to Stephanie and Andrew
00:02:17 How Did You Get Involved in PhD Unionization?
00:05:17 What’s the History Behind PhD Unions?
00:09:00 How Do You Set Up a PhD Union?
00:11:32 What Would You Like to Achieve Through Negotiations?
00:13:33 What Concessions Were Made and What’s Next?
00:17:10 How Did You Successfully Bargain with the University?
00:19:27 Do PhD Unions Impact Other Academic Roles?
00:21:06 What Are the Next Steps for the Union?
00:23:31 Closing Remarks and Where to Learn More
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