Ask HN: How to have an academic career after working in industry?
Let's say I'm a research engineer at a startup doing mostly machine learning for science & engineering applications. I joined right after my PhD in a natural science. I'm not keen on moving around for postdoc positions so this seemed like a good option.
I am satisfied with the work but I'm an idealist and my long-term dream is still a faculty position at a university.
1. Did I throw a wrench into that by choosing an industry gig over a postdoc?
2. Are there any (recent) examples of research engineers transitioning into a tenured position?
3. What should I optimize for in my current position to better my odds of achieving that?
(I'm EU based & working for a US company in case it matters.)
I am satisfied with the work but I'm an idealist and my long-term dream is still a faculty position at a university.
1. Did I throw a wrench into that by choosing an industry gig over a postdoc? 2. Are there any (recent) examples of research engineers transitioning into a tenured position? 3. What should I optimize for in my current position to better my odds of achieving that?
(I'm EU based & working for a US company in case it matters.)