Feb 5, 2019
This episode features:
-What to consider when choosing a graduate program
-Why I was told to avoid getting A’s in my classes, and why it might be a good idea for you as well
-What are your chances of graduating from grad school
-What are your chances of getting an academic position after grad school
-How to avoid being corrupted by the academic incentive structure
-How is grad school different from undergrad?
-Tips for succeeding in grad school
-How to avoid being bitten by the Curse of Knowledge
-References-
Career Frontier:
Data on tenure-track appointments after PhD
Science PhD Career Preferences: Levels, Changes, and Advisor Encouragement
Systematic Inequality and Hierarchy in Faculty Hiring Networks
Allocating Risk Mitigation Across Time
80000 Hours interview with Owen Cotton-Barratt
80000 Hours survey of organizational leaders
80000 Hours career review of academic research
80000 Hours pros and cons of grad school
80000 Hours Should I Help Now or Later?
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