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Michael_1812
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I did my PhD in Europe, and then worked in the US, first in academia and then at a government lab. I never heard of industrial experience being of any value whatsoever for an academic career.

In applied areas like engineering, a year or two of industrial experience wouldn't hurt -- but it certainly wouldn't be of big importance.

In pure sciences (mathematics, physics, astronomy), this may be more like waste of time.

Perhaps, in your country things are different (and I don't know in what area you are working). But in the West the general rule is simple: if you wish to build a career in academia -- stay there and don't leave.

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