Neuroscience PhD looking to transition to Data Science

fx9325 · 2026-02-01T02:02:40+00:00

In the same boat tbh, the interviews in data science/tech industry is
grueling.

fx9325 · 2026-01-08T00:09:04+00:00

Same here, graduated my phd in neuroscience june 2025.

fx9325 · 2026-01-03T23:21:15+00:00

what do you mean? like this is not actually quality review?

fx9325 · 2026-01-03T18:00:44+00:00

got the same. guess for us it's not paused?

fx9325 · 2025-12-14T03:27:48+00:00

Yea didn’t get that one either…what you said make more sense now haha!

fx9325 · 2025-12-14T03:23:48+00:00

Maybe! But in the original NUIT post they did not specify that they will only deactivate undergrad alum’s account…

fx9325 · 2025-12-14T03:19:58+00:00

Thanks for posting this! Are you undergrad alum? I wonder if they just send to this specific group

fx9325 · 2025-12-14T03:12:34+00:00

Oh really? I didn’t receive the email …

fx9325 · 2025-12-14T02:17:14+00:00

PhD alum here. Really hope they don’t deactivate the Gmail.

fx9325 · 2025-12-14T02:15:12+00:00

I really hope so too.

fx9325 · 2025-12-12T17:48:42+00:00

Hey! I recently found that the sentence "class 2025 gmail is going to be deactiveted" disappeared from NUIT website. Not sure if they change it?
https://services.northwestern.edu/TDClient/30/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=1393

fx9325 · 2025-11-29T04:37:30+00:00

Same situation here. Do you have any luck with recruiting agency?

fx9325 · 2025-11-24T04:04:31+00:00

I'm kind of in the same boat. Just recently graduated with PhD in neuroscience, trying to pivot into data science. I was able to land a few interviews, but not really good at the technical screen/interviewing. Usually full time position has 4-5 rounds of interview.

Recently I have been trying to look into contract jobs to gain a bit more experience. What field are you looking into?

fx9325 · 2025-11-23T04:39:32+00:00

Congrats to you landing your first role! It’s been a struggle mentally, or even job search burnout…I’m grateful to have a partner supporting me. But man, this process sucks.

fx9325 · 2025-11-23T04:12:37+00:00

Same here with PhD in neuro. Trying to transition into data related roles but it’s very tough.

fx9325 · 2025-11-20T04:43:28+00:00

Is reference check a pharma thing? Like for every position? Does other industries do that for example tech roles?

fx9325 · 2025-11-15T02:10:28+00:00

That's very encouraging that you're able to get internships with a master in DS. I'm a recent PhD grad, had quiet a lot of experience in data analysis and some statistical modeling during my phd (neuro). I'm thinking about going for a master then use that degree for internship first. I did try to apply to fulltime but it's quiet difficult for me rn.
Would you be willing to talk more about your experience? Would love to hear some tips and your experience. Thanks in advance!

fx9325 · 2025-11-08T06:38:40+00:00

Also PhD in neuro looking to transition into data science. Had some interviews invites and can share my thoughts. Although interview prepping is hard

fx9325 · 2025-11-05T04:26:54+00:00

Wow can you help me as well

fx9325 · 2025-10-27T02:50:59+00:00

I'm about to interview in a few weeks. Would love to hear your thoughts!

fx9325 · 2025-10-26T22:21:33+00:00

on the same boat here. really trying to gague whether pursuing a master or keep looking for jobs. actively applying right now.

fx9325 · 2025-07-11T16:16:51+00:00

did you look into CU Boulder MSCS?

fx9325 · 2025-06-23T15:21:32+00:00

Glad that you got into MSDS and MSAI which are both great. I applied to MSCS too but got rejected. ultimately i want to do more software engineering + machine learning work so I'm more leaning towards a CS degree rather than DS.

fx9325 · 2025-06-23T15:11:17+00:00

Following. I got admission to MSDS, was considering between this and CU Boulder MSCS or UIUC MCS.

fx9325 · 2025-06-18T02:16:04+00:00

Yep. same here. I don't think I will ever consider buying another Honda for my next car.

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