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20 years in academia almost broke me and my message to you | walk and talk with a scientist

#science #academia #education #learning Hi present and future science educators, I am sharing my experiences in university teaching as a biochemist/molecular biologist/cell biologist in the hope that the strategies that I established for myself can help you with your teaching! In this video, I take you on a cold Sunday walk and speak openly about the dark side of academia after nearly two decades in research. I share how fixed-term contracts, dependence on supervisors, endless small tasks, and the pressure to “always keep going” can slowly erode work-life balance and mental health for PhD students, postdocs and senior researchers alike. You will hear what it really feels like to carry a heavy teaching load, juggle lab work, admin, supervision and grant writing, while knowing that in the system every single one of us is technically “replaceable”. I also talk about why so many academics work while sick, struggle to set boundaries, and feel isolated in their 30s and 40s despite being experienced and committed to science. But this is not a “everything is bad” rant. I share my mindset and a concrete “way out” that keeps me going: Knowing and valuing your own competences -Actively searching for purpose at each career stage -Allowing yourself to grow in new directions (for me: university teaching and didactics) -Building a community My wish with this channel is to grow a worldwide community of academics who love science and also care about teaching. If you are a PhD student, postdoc, early-career PI, teaching-focused academic or simply science-curious and struggling with similar questions, this video is for you. If this resonates with you, let me know in the comments: Where are you on your academic path? Have you seen people “silently disappear” from academia? What gives you purpose right now? I very much appreciate your comments, so please share all your view and experiences. Every story is different and we need to hear and see many to get the bigger picture :-). Subscribe for more content on teaching in science, didactics and surviving academia. Share this video with a colleague who might need to hear they are not alone. Follow my podcast for deeper dives into teaching, purpose and academic life.    • ScientistWithHeart Podcast   Timestamps 0:00 Intro 2:19 Who I am 5:00 Why didactics 7:50 Work load in academia 8:50 What I want the channel to be 10:30 Work life balance - my opinion | science and creat ivity 12:30 Mental health | PhD, postdoc, academia crisis, a reality check 13:23 About being replacable 14:30 Decision making = luck 15:30 It is a taboo to quit 16:10 The Independence restriction 17:48 "We" carry the weight of teaching (together with the Profs) 18:30 With non-independence comes dependence, high pressure, about not saying "no" 22:00 Competences 22:28 About being sick (story time) 24:55 The pressure we feel is huge 25:50 The way out: competence awareness and purpose | growth (my message for you) 27:45 The next generation needs a robust education to face the challenges of the world 28:39 Community 30:28 Summary and Outro Equipment I use: DJI Osmo Action 4 Ulanzi MT-72 mini tripod lighing: RALENO 116 LED 12W 600Lux Videolights with MiniStativ Drawing Pad: Wacom Intuos Medium Software I use: Blackmagic Design Da Vinci Resolve 20 (Video editing) Photopea (Thumbnails) Music: from YouTubeStudio AudioMediathek My content might be interesting for all stages of academics from students, PhD students to postdocs and senior researchers and professors!