"A career path in open science has been a great fit"

Abstract

In our interview with Ana Van Gulick, she tells us about her PhD work and struggles with working alone and the slow pace of research. She subsequently worked as an academic librarian and learned more about data management and open science. Ana now works in a project manager role for Figshare, a company that serves as a scientific data repository. This role allows Ana to help researchers share their data, keep up with changing scientific research practices, and work across many disciplines. A PhD prepares people for many career paths beyond the specific academic field of study, as many skills are transferable.