by astro-admin | Jan 31, 2026 | Career conundrums, PhD tips, Quasar research
Dear Student, Thank you for your interest in Astronomy studies and research in Finland. I am asked the question about such opportunities a lot from people around the world. While I am not an expert, here are a few notes and resources that I started compiling to point...
by astro-admin | Nov 6, 2025 | Career conundrums, PhD tips, Quasar research
Nonlinear career path to astronomy (a smoothie of passion for astronomy, failures, and achievements) Astronomy books and Astronomy Club activities inspired me growing up. My interest in astronomy begins from my childhood (cliché?), inspired from reading books about...
by astro-admin | Jun 18, 2025 | Career conundrums, PhD tips
1. Continue to apply for funding and career growth opportunities even if discouraged by senior researchers who love pointing out any deficiencies in your CV (while overlooking such deficiencies in their protégés :D).I made that mistake one year, as someone I trusted...
by astro-admin | Jun 17, 2025 | PhD tips
I was going through some of my old shorts on #YouTube and stumbled on some PhD-related ones. So I decided to write up a short blog post to share the wisdom with the world, hoping to inspire and to prepare aspiring PhD candidates. My experience and record are as...
by astro-admin | Feb 7, 2025 | Career conundrums, PhD tips, Quasar research
Stream of consciousness on ideas about Marketable skills / Niche areas in research / Critical Thinking in Research #This idea came to me as I was dropping off kids at the daycare (I think by the time I sat down to write, some of my good ideas vanished from my...
by astro-admin | Feb 5, 2025 | Career conundrums, PhD tips, Quasar research
We are made of stardust. But our stardust does not have to fall only into one bucket. My stardust touches not only astronomy, but also humanities. During my doctoral degree, I focused on astronomy. After completing the degree, I decided to bring back the balance. As...
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