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Geodynamics

Dan Spencer

Dan is a soon-to-be-finished PhD student at the University of Oxford. His research focusses on how planetary interiors control the surfaces we observe, and how physics and chemistry interact to control planetary environments. In spring 2021, he will start a new job as an applied scientist in the science/tech consultancy company called Sagentia.

Should I… do a coding PhD when I don’t have much experience coding?

Should I… do a coding PhD when I don’t have much experience coding?

“The ideal applicant will have a strong background in coding.” I’m not sure if those were the exact words that advertised my PhD project, but a requirement of coding ability was certainly heavily implied. We’re used to hearing stories about job requirements in the professional world, but in my experience at least, we think much less about this in the academic sphere. I nearly didn’t apply to ...[Read More]