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What happens after a PhD?!

A

I am applying for a PhD, and trying to think about the future. While I am doing the PhD, would I be an employee of the University? Say, for example if I did Master's seminars - as was usual when I was doing mine - would I be paid? Are there ways of working part-time after the PhD and earning a salary? I am thinking about pensions etc.
thanks folks.

H

Depends on
1. What country you're studying in
2. Your subject area (arts, humanities, science etc)
3. Variations between different universities and departments.

B

No, you won't be an employee, unless they offer you some part time work (e.g. research assistant, tutor). The majority of full time PhD students in Australia are on a scholarship, which can sometimes include a 'top-up', either from the uni or industry. A PhD is just a qualification, and afterwards you will need to compete for a job with everyone else, unless you are offered a postdoc. Check out some other threads, where people have obtained their PhD, but are still looking for work 1-3 years later.

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