Questions tagged [changing-fields]
On changing from one discipline, sub-discipline, or department to another during one's education, or mid-career.
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How much maths does one need to dive into research-level philosophy of mathematics/logic?
I have a bachelor degree in philosophy but my coursework had only three classes on logic and none on philosophy of mathematics. After finishing my degree, I realised how fascinating are for me both (...
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Possible to switch subfields after first year of NSF Graduate Fellowship?
I am an incoming statistics PhD student (awarded NSF Graduate Research Fellowship in statistics) who has recently realized that my interests lie more in applied math (PDEs, mathematical biology and a ...
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Can a new assistant professor switch fields?
I am a new assistant professor of computer science. I am interested in switching fields within computer science. I don't have a lot of background in the field I want to switch to, but the way I see it,...
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How to move from theoretical computer science PhD to an algebraic geometry PhD [closed]
I am currently doing a PhD in computer science, but hoping to move into algebraic geometry for a post-doc. As this is a very large change of direction, I am wondering if anyone who has done this in ...
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Prospective employers tell me my field is obsolete. How can I reinvent myself?
I'm currently a young researcher (PhD + 1 post-doc) in robotics. During my PhD I worked on a well-known topic in my field, having (based on what the permanents around me said) quite good results. ...
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How important is "research-fit" in post-doc hiring
To clarify, this is my definition of "research-fit": research-fit is a term used in academia to describe the (degree of) overlap between research interests—and presumably also experience—of ...
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Can I pursue a PhD in Operator Algebras after a Master's in PDEs? [closed]
I am about to start my second year of a Master's program in Partial Differential Equations (PDEs), which I originally entered due to limited options. However, my true interests lie in operator ...
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Transitioning from engineering to math research [closed]
I'm a PhD student researching fluid mechanics in an aerospace engineering lab. My undergrad background was primarily mathematics.
I originally decided to join this lab, which was the same lab I was in ...
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Skills Difference between Theoretical Physicists and Mathematicians
As I am preparing to start my PhD in theoretical physics, I have come to the realization that the more math you know (as a physics person), the better. But, I also realized that my physics brain is ...
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Inquiry regarding my MSc degree in Mathematical Physics
I did my post graduation (MSc) in the branch Mathematical Physics in India. I have qualified national level Mathematics examination for this. Now I want to pursue my PhD in Mathematics but I am ...
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Changing Ph.D. supervisor or changing (applying for a new) PhD project
I have moved abroad to do a PhD in Europe (in a STEM field). Currently, I am in my second year, and I have realised that my supervisor has little to no knowledge about the fields (simulations and ...
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Switching Career from Theoretical Physics to Biomedical Engineering
I am doing my Ph.D. in theoretical physics but want to switch to biomedical engineering (BME), especially tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
Do Master's programs accept students without any ...
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Working in HEP TH with a background primarily in HEP PH [duplicate]
I've just started a PhD in QCD phenomenology and Quarkonia. While I'm quite happy with the work at the moment, I suppose I do have a romanticised view of working in theory. How feasible is it for me ...
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How would it be possible to do a master's in astrophysics with a bachelor in software engineering?
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To orient you, it would be better If I gave some extra information here. imagine someone in their studies of software engineering has found out about the applications of ML in the field ...
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Applying for a PhD in a different area
I've seen many posts in this website about changing fields (sample: 1, 2, 3, etc...). This is very reassuring for me, since I wanted to do just that. Just to sum up, I want to study an area of ...
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