I’m David Mendes and my experience trying to find career clarity at the end of my PhD led me to create the Papa PhD podcast in 2019. My goal – helping young scientists start on their professional career path with all the knowledge and tools  they need to land fulfilling PhD careers.

The PhD leads us throug a very deep rabbit hole and often leaves us with a terminal degree and no idea where in the job market we will fit, outside academia. This leaves us needleesly floundering in our first job hunt attempts and, often, wondering why we got our degree.

On the award-nominated Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD podcast, I talk with graduate researchers,  postdocs, academics, PhDs in diverse areas of the job market, and with career experts to inspire those looking trying to build their post-PhD career. And through the Beyond the Thesis community, I bring this knowkedge to PhDs through career mentoring and career coaching focused on strategic storytelling.

If you are looking for career clarity after your PhD, subscribe to the podcast and find the inspiration you need!