I know that not every post-doc dares to say this publicly. Therefore, I am trying to speak up for others too, because I believe in change.
I am a post-doctoral researcher and I love my job.
I have been awarded with numerous awards and research grants.
I have published my research results in different journals during the last 10 years (during PhD, post-doc).
I am working on innovative microscope development with companies, the hospital and other scientists to get novel insights into the brain and different diseases, e.g. Alzheimer`s disease and cancer.
I am pushing open science data projects across faculties and believe in interdisciplinary work.
I am teaching, mentoring and supervising students in the lab and courses.
I have co-founded “Flourish Maastricht” to promote academic mental health at my university and support both students and staff.
I have helped hundreds of people with my blog annaschueth.com and my mental health advocacy.
I am working on numerous side projects, such as MINDSETS data science podcast.
I am involved in important projects, such as improving the VENI funding process for women (during pregnancy).
However, I am working on a fixed-term contract.
I am hoping that I have a long-term future at my university with more stability for me and my two little children.
Although working in academia is very tough and full of hardships, this is what I envision for myself and my career.
I believe change and transformation is possible. Also in academia.
