Oops sorry should’ve been clearer … I’ve been employed in a research laboratory since I graduated but it’s a biochemistry laboratory not studying things I have wanted to do. Early on I had an interview and was offered a position for a tuberculosis research position at a state laboratory but turned it down because I thought I would hear back from programs… really regretting that and haven’t seen many microbiology positions since
Yes it was a liberal arts college. When talking to the director of the masters program I’m considering he advised reaching out to labs in the program to see if any of them were taking on a technician … I’ve been holding out on reaching out to labs to make sure the masters is the right choice for me … The program would be around 3,000 a year which I believe I could manage with part time work without taking out loans especially since the program director stated that he understands that I’ll probably have to work.
I really don’t see myself anywhere else other than doing research and being able to teach the next generation is important to me. I thought about getting my CLT license but ultimately I picture a career in academia so I’m not really sure how I could get there without a PhD
Thanks … I’m going to study for it again in the next few weeks and hopefully take it in August… another thing my ex PI told me would be a waste of time so I’m wondering if I should scrap all their advice
Well the issue is that getting a masters might not help you because depending on the schools, you may have to take courses again, do rotations and pass your qualifiers. If you are already in a lab setting then try to build your skillset and get on a pub and attend meetings. Above all, network. If your lab is funded, then your PI should be able to shake a few trees for you.
Like I said, go to NIH Reporter and find schools that have T grants in areas of interest then contact the grad program heads.
I will send you a DM separately with another strategy.
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