Choosing a career in academia or industry
About this video
According to the old saying, the grass is always greener on the other side. So, is it worth leaving your job in academia to take up a post in industry? In this video, you will hear from Dr. Sheba Agarwal-Jans. She obtained her PhD in Genetics and worked in a lab before joining the Publishing team at Elsevier. She talks openly about the differences she has encountered, both negative and positive.
You’ll come away with a clearer idea of how a company environment can differ from the lab, and gain some insight into what you can expect in terms of structure, feedback and hours.