Good things If you are passionate to have your carrier in the research field and further continue to pursue a PhD, then it's the right choice. Here, you will work in your area of expertise, and you ca...

The challenges

Challenging things Is research/PhD matters to you? In my perspective, doing research needs a lot more motivation and a trigger point to drive you forward. The challenging part is time management, as i...

May 2021

Research is great, if you can get it and are willing to dedicate large portions of your life

Reviewer's Qualification

Bachelor of Science

Experience

Less than a year

Organisation size

Medium (20-199 employees)

Specialisation

Physics

The good things

Excellent work subject matter Feels like you're making a difference in the world Intellectually rewarding Great workplace environment

The challenges

Very competitive job positions Long study, sometimes pay is not great Often needs many hours of your life devoted to it

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