Two main points to keep in mind when you plan to establish yourself as an independent researcher: concerning your work and your PI.
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0:00 Becoming known for something
2:27 Your PI
4:15 There are many paths to becoming independent that will depend on your particular situation


Matthias Rillig, professor of ecology at Freie Universität Berlin, chats about life in academia.

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