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How to explain why I don't have a reference letter from my supervisor
Well you made it to the interview so presumably it’s not that important for the hiring committee. Moreover if the committee is really worried they can contact your PhD supervisor.
If asked you can ...
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How to explain why I don't have a reference letter from my supervisor
Myth vs. Reality. The myth: a recommendation letter is used to gauge the merit of the candidate. The reality: a recommendation letter is used in a post hoc fashion. If the hiring official is ...
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How to explain why I don't have a reference letter from my supervisor
Your PhD was two years ago and you have a more recent reference from your postdoc advisor. Nothing needs to be said about not choosing your PhD advisor as a referee. If I were on the selection ...
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What are secondary "visiting" positions?
Honourary positions -- whether they are called "visiting professor", "adjunct professor" or something else -- are a way to recognise a relationship between a university of research ...
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Cut to Fellowship funding while employed
Payroll person here. I am going to give a US perspective, but in general the ideas can apply to other countries, and you should seek out how this works for your country.
Stipend and salary/employment ...
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Cut to Fellowship funding while employed
this answer applies to the US; OP mentions in a comment they are not in the US so things may be different for them
Stating that the fellowship is not employment income is probably to save you from ...
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