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Overview of cleverclogs

Signup date: 02 Nov 2009 at 7:06pm

Last login: 20 Feb 2011 at 12:26am

Post count: 456

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Unproductive day!

cleverclogs 456 posts
15 years ago

Quote From walminskipeasucker:

I've got so much crap to do and life's too short to be arsing about with little, petty people like you. Have an nice, erm, life annoying people. ;-)

Yeah I bet -- with your encyclopaedic knowledge of the tv schedule I'm surprised you have any spare time for this forum. :p

Unproductive day!

cleverclogs 456 posts
15 years ago

Quote From Keep_Calm:

I love you Clever Clogs. Will you be my friend?

Yes I love you too. What a joy this forum has become, we're like one big happy family.

Unproductive day!

cleverclogs 456 posts
15 years ago

Quote From Keep_Calm:

I actually think guys, we've got our own forum troll! How fun!

What do you mean troll? I'm just being honest. Coming in at 1:30pm and saying the only meaningful thing achieved all day is a 2 minute phonecall IS pathetic. Don't you think?

If my supervisor caught me coming in to work at even 9:05am he would stretch out his arm emphatically, look at his watch, then look at me with an expression of disgust.

Unproductive day!

cleverclogs 456 posts
15 years ago

Quote From walminskipeasucker:

Cleverclogs, are you bored? Why not watch an X-Factor re-run on ITV2 or I'm a Celebrity on ITV catchup? You know, there are plenty of other sites on the internet (it's really big) where you can get off on trolling. Little wonder you hate ladies of the night since you have no use for them - it's apparent what your first love is. Jog on.

I don't watch tv and you're right, I don't have any use for 'ladies of the night'. Are you bored? I wrote a story about you dear pea sucker...

Studying with Aspergers

cleverclogs 456 posts
15 years ago

I don't have asparagus but heard it goes well with salmon and a parsley sauce.

Unproductive day!

cleverclogs 456 posts
15 years ago

Quote From catalinbond:

i rolled into uni at 1.30, photocopied something. Checked my email, made one phonecall and sat listening to 7 undergraduates givin presentations on boring topics nothing to do with my PhD. I'd say that it's been pretty unproductive (though the phonecall was quite important...but seeing at it lasted about 2 mins, that is 2 mins of work on my PhD today!)

Oh and not even thinking about christmas shopping til the 20th.

Bit pathetic really?

Unsure

cleverclogs 456 posts
15 years ago

I just sent him my CV and (kindly) said I know you've probably forgotten me by now but I need a reference for a job. It was a bit difficult to track him down as he was retired, but he still provided it within a couple of weeks. I'm pretty sure non-retired academics are obliged to provide a reference.

Best Font for Presentation Handout?

cleverclogs 456 posts
15 years ago

Wingdings (up)

Unsure

cleverclogs 456 posts
15 years ago

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Quote From tzelemel:

I wouldn't mind being in any of these: researching biofuels, virology, immune diseases, stem cell research... It's all good to me.

It's ok to have diverse research interests at this stage, just don't say it out loud as far as your phd applications go.

Find a supervisor who works in one of these areas, then approach him/her and explain that their research interests are a perfect match for yours.

I can't see why you would need to do another masters. As for references, just ask your undergrad/masters tutors. I recently asked (somewhat cheekily) for a reference from a retired supervisor I've had no contact with in 5 years.

Just keep applying.....

How to go about findind a postdoc position?

cleverclogs 456 posts
15 years ago

Ok Emily, here's how I found a postdoc. I found a supervisor who looked interesting and his group website indicated that he was happy to receive CV's from viva-pending students.

I sent it off with a cover letter affirming his brilliance and my desire to join his group and make him more brilliant. He was very pleased, and I was offered an interview. I start in a few weeks.

The Motivation Thread

cleverclogs 456 posts
15 years ago

Quote From heifer:

Accept that some days you are the pigeon, and some days you are the statue.

Haha! (up)

How to go about findind a postdoc position?

cleverclogs 456 posts
15 years ago

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Ah, another phd candidate who has 'expanded the boundaries of knowledge at the forefront of their field' but can't use the internet to find a job.

- content removed: advertising -

The Motivation Thread

cleverclogs 456 posts
15 years ago

A supervisor in the bush is worth two in an office.

Adverts and forum geography

cleverclogs 456 posts
15 years ago

Quote From rubyw:

I've been noticing the 'meet mature men (or women) in your area' ads, now you've mentioned it.

Google Ads is targeted advertising, so google thinks you're interested in dating. :$

Mine is adverising MBA's. Hehehe

The 4 star VIP thread!

cleverclogs 456 posts
15 years ago

Two words: Phdbugus tetrastarius. 8-)

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