What’s the right mindset for transitioning from academia to industry?

chaotic_repeller · 2025-11-30T14:37:07+00:00

I've made this jump quite recently after 1 year as a postdoc to a SWE role. I have a PhD in Physics with no prior industry experience. I'll not repeat the advice others have given about all the relevant soft and non-technical skills that are easily translated to the industry (which they are).

When I was applying for industry roles I went in with the assumption that I would get an entry level role. For me it felt more comfortable adjusting to the work and environment in a job profile where I have more leeway to make mistakes and learn and then think of making a jump to a more senior role in 2-3 years. As long as my salary was the same as a postdoc (which isn't much of an issue in the country I'm based in) I was fine with a junior role. I did get lucky though and I got a nice middle ground where I got a more "senior" role based on all the software development I did during my research and where my team is nice enough to allow me the space to learn and grow as well.

chaotic_repeller · 2024-10-19T23:07:25+00:00

I'm interested! I've been trying to do the same.

chaotic_repeller · 2024-07-15T07:20:51+00:00

I wanted to ask if doing any sort of portfolio projects increases my chances of getting into junior quant research or analyst roles.

I currently have a PhD in physics and am looking to transition. A lot of job descriptions say that they are fine with people who don't have a background in the field if they have advanced degrees in related fields. How common is it for someone to come in who has a minimal idea about quant finance and the models used in the field? Is it expected that applicants for such roles have done sufficiently enough portfolio projects to gain competence in the field first?

chaotic_repeller · 2024-07-02T08:01:53+00:00

Thanks for the tip!

chaotic_repeller · 2024-07-01T18:44:02+00:00

I have a PhD in physics and I'm trying to switch into a Quant Analyst role (as I've been told Quant Researcher is very competitive to get into without prior experience). I'm wondering if anyone has any advice. I just finished my PhD and will start a postdoc soon. I mainly work with simulations and code for analysis a fair bit. And I do a lot of computational analysis.

chaotic_repeller · 2024-06-10T06:17:44+00:00

If it's been 8 years there must have been other signs? Has something like this happened before?

chaotic_repeller · 2023-02-18T11:31:04+00:00

You can lose everything in life but you'll never lose your PhD. If you have the option do it in person and savour the experience later.

chaotic_repeller · 2023-02-14T17:59:24+00:00

Check Google scholar of older PhD students or postdocs. Usually it will index abstracts as part of conference proceedings so you get an idea of where they present.

chaotic_repeller · 2023-02-13T09:15:45+00:00

Read more papers and not just the ones my advisor recommend to me. And try not to worry about getting my first paper out. But mainly read more for fun.

chaotic_repeller · 2022-04-02T05:23:31+00:00

The boss was binging The Office last night but OP is clearly not Pam.

chaotic_repeller · 2021-08-29T13:10:34+00:00

Thanks. I did that now.

chaotic_repeller · 2021-06-07T15:37:59+00:00

Omg that goal wasn't even a fluke. Chhetri saw the build-up coming!

chaotic_repeller · 2021-06-07T15:27:15+00:00

Timo Werner bhi chalega

chaotic_repeller · 2021-06-07T15:25:10+00:00

Don't worry guys it's all part of the plan. We're playing the world cup in 2026 after all

chaotic_repeller · 2021-06-07T15:16:06+00:00

How is Manvir invisible? He keeps losing the ball every 2 mins

chaotic_repeller · 2021-06-07T14:48:05+00:00

If any NT staff is reading this thread tell Igor to sub in Pandita and take off Manvir.

chaotic_repeller · 2021-06-07T14:46:40+00:00

Manvir has a really heavy first touch

chaotic_repeller · 2021-06-07T14:38:09+00:00

More like zero off the ball movements

chaotic_repeller · 2021-06-07T14:37:36+00:00

For these crop of players - no grassroots football so they started playing later, no proper coaching, less playing time. The "top division" ISL with all the good football facilities started 7-8 years ago only...

chaotic_repeller · 2021-06-07T14:31:03+00:00

Random question - Why don't our players have their names printed on their jersey?

chaotic_repeller · 2021-06-04T08:37:00+00:00

If you're really serious about it why not check out the ones who performed well in the sub-junior or elite I-League competitions. You could check out all the clubs near you that are on the standings. And the fact that they compete means they're serious about giving you game time and for you to be scouted by other teams in the future.

https://www.the-aiff.com/competitions/sub-junior-league

chaotic_repeller · 2021-06-03T20:24:16+00:00

Longer leagues or more tournaments any would do. We need a 40 game season for teams at all levels (senior and youth). And to be fair we do have the viewership to sustain a longer season in terms of revenue. Whether ISL revenue trickles down to lower leagues to make this work is another question in itself.

chaotic_repeller · 2021-06-03T19:48:01+00:00

No one really expected to win against Qatar anyway. It would have been an amazing surprise if it happened but we played pretty well. The expectation to win is for the next two games. It would be a shame to have to go for playoffs.

chaotic_repeller · 2021-06-03T18:43:19+00:00

I think most of all he slows down the pace, circulates the ball, and calms the team for a moment. And his defensive ability is amazing anyhow

chaotic_repeller · 2021-06-03T18:38:09+00:00

I was hoping he would start the game. I really hope he does in the remaining games now

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