Archive - Mélisande Writes

Careers in STEM: An Exploration of Jobs and Careers for PhDs

Join me as I ponder which path(s) to take after leaving academia; I list a few options we may not consider when all we've been told is that we can…

May 27 •

Melisande

April 2025

On Joy, Clarity, & Leaving Academia

Tldr; I left my postdoc and dream career. Here's my experience of surviving PWIs and how the death of a dream can feel lighter than ever.

Apr 5 •

Melisande

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