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Potential PhD

  • 27-07-2009 6:04pm
    #1
    fishtastico
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 321 ✭✭


    So what is a researcher looking for when they're interviewing potential PhD students? Is it just knowledge of the subject area, or is there more to it?


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  • #2
    2Scoops
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,845 ✭✭✭2Scoops


    If I was hiring, I'd like to see some enthusiasm for the subject area, research experience relevant to career stage, someone who appears both intelligent and easy to get along with.


  • #3
    5uspect
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 10,520 Mod ✭✭✭✭5uspect


    You can't be expected to be completely knowledgeable about the subject.
    This is something you do during the Ph.D itself. You can be familiar with the subject area tho.
    You have to be able to show that you can think logically and critically. What I would look for is a student who has good experience at performing experiments, interpreting data, clear communication and isn't afraid to ask for help.


  • #4
    essdee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 72 ✭✭essdee


    5uspect wrote: »
    You can't be expected to be completely knowledgeable about the subject.
    This is something you do during the Ph.D itself. You can be familiar with the subject area tho.
    You have to be able to show that you can think logically and critically. What I would look for is a student who has good experience at performing experiments, interpreting data, clear communication and isn't afraid to ask for help.

    I would add to this that they want to know if you will complete the programme (they don't want to invest too many resources in someone who won't finish) and they want to know what you will bring to the Department's/Advisor's research (in terms of perspective, knowledge, experience etc).


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