I'm in my second year of a EngD at UCL and actually having my upgrade viva tomorrow so I'm thinking about my future.
I'd love to stay in academia. I love the environment and love research. However, I'm pretty sure I'm not good enough to be a full blown academic. I've had some success: fully funded, good grades and been published twice, but I just don't feel like I'm good enough.
Questions:
* What are the options for someone to stay in academia without being a full blown academic/lecturer?
* Do you have any advice for improving my confidence in academia and improving my chances of staying in the university environment?
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Hi, thanks for doing the AMA. Much appreciated.
I'm in my second year of a EngD at UCL and actually having my upgrade viva tomorrow so I'm thinking about my future.
I'd love to stay in academia. I love the environment and love research. However, I'm pretty sure I'm not good enough to be a full blown academic. I've had some success: fully funded, good grades and been published twice, but I just don't feel like I'm good enough.
Questions: * What are the options for someone to stay in academia without being a full blown academic/lecturer? * Do you have any advice for improving my confidence in academia and improving my chances of staying in the university environment?
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