Post by Mark Bayer

Interested in #phd and #postdoc #professionaldevelopment? In this week's episode (link in comments), Palesa Natasha Mmankwe Mothapo, PhD, Head of Postdoctoral Research Support Stellenbosch University discusses a range of key topics, including: – How she first developed her interest in Zoology and then later, decided to focus on invasive species – How she helps postdocs making the transition from academia to industry and the types of skill development strategies and resources she draws upon in working with her trainees – What it was like to serve as a Mandela Washington Fellow in 2018 and how she feels the experience may have influenced her perspective and work Tune in for these topics and much more!