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Tag Archives: Research
Speedbumps
I apologise for things being a bit quiet around here recently – I can only blame my shonky time planning in failing to fit new posts in. I’ve actually started penning 3 or 4 over the last couple of months, then something … Continue reading
Posted in Experimental, Geology, Physics, Science, Sedimentology, Volcanism
Tagged Experiment, Research
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The experimentalist
I got asked a question the other day, and it got me thinking. The question was ‘what makes a good scientist?’ The more I thought about it, the more I realised that while there are a number of key traits … Continue reading
Posted in Experimental, General, Geology, Physics, Science, Sedimentology, Volcanism
Tagged bubbling, careers, Experiment, modelling, Research, scientists
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Lifecycle of a postdoc
I know from the questions I get asked by friends and family that a lot of people have a bit of difficulty getting their heads around how academia really works. Particularly bizarre to them is the lifecycle of projects. While … Continue reading
Posted in Geology, Science, Travel
Tagged academia, Doctor of Philosophy, Postdoctoral research, Principal investigator, Project, Research, science funding, Thesis
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A.R.S.E.
Which is of course logically derived from Acronyms Really Send me sillEe. One of the regular parts of a research career is the endless cycle of applying for research funding. The various research councils open calls for grants every 6-12 … Continue reading
