Dr Connor Richardson - Academic Promotions: A Tale of Two Tries (Part 1)

Dr Connor Richardson narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher.

Connor narrates his journey in his blog "Academic Promotions: A Tale of Two Tries." He discusses the challenges and emotional rollercoaster of applying for an academic promotion, detailing his unsuccessful first attempt and the lessons he learned from it. Connor reflects on the daunting application process, the feelings of imposter syndrome, and the eventual disappointment. However, he also highlights the growth and new perspectives gained, including a more realistic view of his career and the importance of self-worth. His story is a candid and insightful read for anyone navigating the complexities of academic promotions.

Find the original text, and narration here on our website.

https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-academic-promotions-a-tale-of-two-tries/

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Dr Connor Richardson is a Neuro-epidemiology Research Associate (soon to be NIHR Research Fellow) in the Newcastle University Population Health Sciences Institute. Connor is the research statistician for the Cognitive Function and Ageing studies (CFAS) multi-centre population cohort. His research interest lies in using advanced statistical modelling and machine learning to measure dementia risk. Connor blogs about his research, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and sometimes his Pomapoo’s.

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