A REALISTIC day in the life of a PhD student in Chemistry | PhD vlog
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- Опубліковано 23 січ 2022
- Hello and welcome back to my channel!
To pay homage to the first ever video I posted on my wee channel, I'm back with an in depth 'Day in the Life' video showing a detailed run down of what a day in the lab for me typically looks like.
Let me know if you like these voice over style videos and I hope you enjoy!
Jessica :-)
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My name is Jessica and I’m a 3rd year PhD student at the University of Aberdeen studying a PhD in chemistry, specifically in the area of marine natural products. I started my UA-cam channel to document my PhD journey and to offer my advice to other students. Thanks for stopping by!
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I am recently planning for Master's in Chemistry. Accidentally finding your vlog really makes my day and hopefully to continue to pursue my PhD in chemistry as well. Break a leg sister.
Good luck for your masters! 🤩 thank you very much 💕
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Can I have ur number so that I can share my doubts..... I'm from Andhra Pradesh ur?
Im a average bio student who isn't good at studying who hardly geta pass marks
Is it worth doing 4 year's of bsc and 2 years of msc and 5-6 years of PhD in astrobiology ?(I'm in 11 grade)
@anahonai0220 I say take it one step at a time! If you are interested in astrobiology then go for the bsc and see if you want to continue with masters and PhD after that
I remember this type of videos when I started my 4 year chemistry program and having no clue what each thing was. I am 4 months away from graduation and cant help but feel giddy at how familiar everthing looks if that makes any sense, i guess i did learn soemthing regardeless of how helpless and lost i have felt for the last few years. Good luck with your PhD!
That’s awesome! What a great way to recognise how far you have come on your chemistry journey 🤩 thank you very much and best of luck with the final months of your chemistry program!
Undergraduate research assistant studying polymer chemistry and omg when you said things don’t go as planned, that’s so accurate. I can’t recall a day in the past year where I accomplished everything I planned to haha
Welcome to science 😅😅 good luck! I wish you all the best :)
Amazing video! BSc chemistry student here and it's such inspiring🥰
Thank you so much for watching! I’m so glad you found it inspiring 🤩 Good luck with the rest of your degree 😋😋
been thinking about looking into a chem major in college, but have been struggling to conceptualize the practicality of the work. this is awesome!
I'm interested in doing Chemistry. Ive been getting good at chemistry recently and I'm inlove with the whole thing. It's something I really enjoy doing but I've never had an interest in anything sciency but nowdays chemistry just makes me happy and content. I love your vlog it gave me good insight on what chemistry is really like in college. If my chem mark is good enough I'll probably consider taking chemistry next year. I'm kind of scared to take chemistry because I heard its really stressful and hard but I wanna do it in way which is not stressful and have fun with it. Your vlog made me less stressed about it tho
Your comment makes me so happy!! 🤩 studying chemistry can be challenging but if you work hard and put in the time to really understand what you are learning then you will be great! Best of luck 🍀
I left during my 3rd year of BSc Chemistry at the same University haha! I was there from 2015 - 2018.
Great video and very relaxing.
I finished in 2019 with my MChem so I think you would have been the year below me! Small world 😄😄 thanks for watching!
Great video and you're smashing it on UA-cam. Glad to see that you're feeling a little bit better after being ill.
Thanks Jubair! My booster jab completely ruined me 🥲🥲
I LOVED your content. Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
My goals love this for youuuu ❤
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wow i love the whole process good job
Thank you so much!
Great video! Liked the few transitions lol.
Thank you! 🤩
amazing video! i'm currently a g11 student in the Philippines and was feeling a bit demotivated in studying rn, luckily i stumbled across this vlog :DD i want to take on chemistry in the future so i'm feeling inspired and motivated again thanks to you! that's all hope you have a nice day
Awww thank you!! I’m glad it helped you to stay motivated 🤩🤩 good luck with your exams 🍀
@@drjessicagomezb hey I just completed my masters in organic chemistry and I want to pursue PhD. But I am confused to choose research topic. I don't have any research experience in masters. So please if you can share your email
Hi! It’s difficult to know which research area you would like to go into without having any experience doing the research first… maybe speak to your professors about the research they are doing and see if any of the areas sound interesting to you. I would try to get experience in a research lab in an area which might be interesting to you to see if you like it. Good luck!
Final year chemistry hons student here and i love ur videos. cant wait to be where u are one dayyy ❤️
Ahhh best of luck for your final year 🤩 thank so much for commenting 🥰
Great as always
Thank you for the continuous support! ☺️
Im actually thinking about pursuing a master's in analytical chemistry. Since graduating with a bachelor's, I've been working as an HPLC chemist for almost 3 years to gain more experience which I think may help me with the master's.
That’s awesome! Best of luck if you decide to go for the masters :)
Hi, I m also looking forward to pursue masters in analytical chemistry but as u already said that u worked as a HPLC chemist, i am seriously curious to know what is the average pay scale???
Please do respond and I will be very grateful 🙏🙏
Hey i loved your channel!! , I’m a chemist too💙
Hey!! Thanks for watching 😄
Love youu
I’ve started my Food Sc PhD in Reading and I will be doing tons of HPLC and LCMS. Now I would see myself in a few months time.
How exciting! I hope my videos manage to help you in some way :)
@@drjessicagomezb Got a bit nervous I'd say. I'm gonna need to learn how to conduct these procedures competently. Did you get any help from your lab when learning these procedures? Just got my first lab tour and I feel overwhelmed with all the equipment.
Yes I got help from the post doc and the more senior PhD students :) if you’re unsure then ask lots of questions! It’s the best way to learn:)
@@drjessicagomezb That makes me feel better. Thanks!
I am a Abhishek, currently I am a school student who is having aspirations to do Ph.D. . I love studing chemistry as well as it's wonderful. Found your video. It's truly fascinating watching your video.
Hi! That’s great that you enjoy studying chemistry and want to study it further in future 🤩 thanks so much for watching!
I am an Abhishek too 😂
I completed my bachelor's degree in chemistry in December 2023.i have lots of experience in the chemistry lab, and I enjoy it a lot.
Great! What are you doing now? :)
@@drjessicagomezb ma'am my future goal is pursuing Master in chemistry, and actually, I searching overseas scholarship and do more research in chemistry.
Is it safe to degas methanol outside of a fume hood? 2:19
I get charged up with motivation for a week...... always ....when I see ur video.....✌️👨🏻🔬
Yessss 💪🏻 that’s what I like to hear!!
@@drjessicagomezb 😎✌️👨🏻🔬
Just Chemist things 💙!
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can you tell me from where can i get uranium 235
Hey it’s a very interesting video about an insight on a day in a life of a PhD chemistry student.
I’m curious on one thing tho. Since your day starts at 7:30, when do you usually go to bed to feel full the next morning
Hey! Thank you :) I try to go to sleep at around 11pm but I usually end up falling asleep before 11 and 12!
Thank you 🙂
Thank you for watching! 😄
I did bsc in chemistry. Now I am doing my msc in environmental science. But recently I am planning for may 2nd Master's in USA.so,please suggest me which subject or which branch of chemistry should I choose for my 2nd Master's..
I have Msc in organic chemistry. In future i wanna study PhD in organic chemistry. Please, give some advice for me.
What is the best career option, biochemistry lab, pharmaceutical industry or physician assistant dermatology?
It depends what you mean by ‘best’ career option
5:42 why are you not using keck clips to secure your round bottom?
The rotavap creates a vacuum which means fhat your sample will not fall off while there is this strong vacuum, I am very careful when the pump is not on and hold my sample, however, I would advise those just starting out with the rotavaps to use these clips as it is more secure for your sample. I just have a lot of experience now so feel comfortable not using them :)
Hey Jessica! I am studying B. Pharmacy, and a year is remaining for the course to get over. I am thinking of doing MS in Chemistry. Can you tell me whether this option is an appropriate one. Will it be a tough course for me as I am from the Pharma industry.
Hi! It depends on your reasons for wanting to do the MS in chemistry.. I’m not sure on the content of your pharmacy degree but there might be some level of overlap there. Sorry I can’t be of more help!
I just saw your video and it is amazing. From where you are doing or you did your phd (if completed)?
Thanks for watching!! I did my PhD at the University of Aberdeen
I don't understand how you find time to plan and actually execute it. I'm yet to do away with one reaction, work up and another reaction for the day and I'm already back in my room.
I don’t understand how I manage either 🤣 I spent most of my days running around trying to get all my tasks done haha!
Hey, love your video thank you!! Do you work in the lab every day?
Hi!! Most days I work in the lab but some days I am doing paper writing or attending meetings or processing data on the computer. Some days are a mixture of all of the above! Every day is different:)
What journaling app was that on the iPad?
It’s called Zinnia which is good for using stickers etc but I’ve heard that importing a digital diary into Good Notes can be good too :)
Can you suggest what are the best research topics in physical..?
I don’t work in the field of physical chemistry so I’m not 100% sure sorry!
I am pursuing my BS degree Biology in USA and I love both biology & chemistry subjects. I am not doing well in chemistry right now and definitely want to learn it and work in the labs for my passion. I totally loved your PHD Chem video and it motivated me so much🏅🥰❤️ I really enjoyed the way you worked on various lab apparatus its just phenominal to observe🏅🥰❤️ I would love to do that as my career. I admired also the outfit you selected for lab day😍👌 Please suggest, advise whats the best way to do excellent in Gen chem, Orgo😊 physical & biochemistry. I am also interested in the cell molecular bio as well. Hope you will be successful defending your PHD and your lab work efforts pay off in a big way Jessica🙏keep me posted. Thank you for lab visuals❤️🙏
Hello! My advice would be to put in the time and effort to learn. If you don’t understand something then don’t be afraid to ask your classmates to explain it to you or to ask your lecturers. Chemistry isn’t just about memorising but you also need fo understand the material in order to do well. The main thing I would say is don’t be afraid to ask questions and dedicate a lot of time to studying! Good luck 🤩
@@drjessicagomezb Jessica thank you so much for your advice!!! Will do. I am struggling the numerical problems and want to master it so I can do chemistry in lab with ease🏅☺️🙏 I love science and thats all I see myself doing it in future/ research🙏
I am studying 1st year bachelor in chemistry....I know its too soon to think about phd but....is phd in organic chemistry worth it? Does it have good scope? What is your advice?
It all depends on your final career goals. If you are very interested in research and would like to pursue a career in research then a PhD would be very useful. Also to stay in academia and become a professor you need a PhD. You need to first figure out what your career goals are and then see if a PhD is a requirement to reach your goals or not. Hope that helps :)
I have already completed my MS Organic Chemistry and was planning to go for PhD but I kind of feel I don't have the required knowledge, time and patience for the program as it will take 5-7years of full dedication. And I also wanna pursue my career in Industries as a Quality Control Analyst so can you suggest something please and tell me if PhD is necessary
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@@drjessicagomezb gotcha✨
Do you have to go to the lab daily sister ? Actually I am a undergraduate chemistry student I really wanna know how many hours you have to stay in the lab daily and do you study in the lab or you have to study when you return home ? 😊
Hi! In the U.K. you don’t do classes while doing your PhD, you only do research. Because I was doing a lab based PhD I was in the lab everyday trying to get results. My typical working day was 9-5pm
@@drjessicagomezb Thank u soo much mam for answering my comment . So that means that everyday when u went to the lab you already planned it in your house that what you were going to do in the lab and you did that ❣️
@shinjanchakrabarty6946 exactly! :)
is it possible to do a part time job along with a phd?
It’s possible but it would be very challenging. Doing a PhD is a full time job
Hi I'm from Pakistan and planning to get a masters in chemistry from UK,is it really hard?I'm scared of moving to another country and not making thing work...plz reply
Hi! The main thing with doing a masters is making sure to work hard and get the help that you need :) good luck!
thanks a lot for you kind reply
Hi Jessica I really enjoy your videos❤️, But I have a question regarding chemistry, if possible, how can I contact you?
Hey, thank you so much 🥺If you have Instagram, send me a direct message @myphdandme_
How Phd is difficult or easy? ,i have Indian JRF
What app do u use for planning
It’s an app for iOS called Zinnia :)
Love this content :D
I notice you de-gass your solvent before placing it in the solvent bottle for the HPLC, doesn't the action of pouring it in the solvent bottle "re-gas" it? I tend to not de-gas solvents for HPLC since there is an in-line de-gasser in most modern systems and I assumed that was sufficient? I still de-gas my buffers (Biochemist) since they get a huge amount of dissolved gases in them while making them. I'm a noob to HPLC, it's not something we use a lot in Biochem, just trying to learn here.
Thank you! That’s a good question - this is the way I was taught at my current lab but when I worked in Pharma we prepared the mobile phase in the bottle, de gassed it and then connected that bottle directly to the HPLC but I’m not sure if there was a reason for that. I’m also not aware if our systems have an in-line degasser but it’s something I’ll definitely check out! Thanks for suggestions and comment!
De-airing would be a more name, right?
The technical term is de-gassing :)
yeah this doesnt really do anything in terms of gas content, but it swaps air with the gas that she is bubbling into it. if you want to get all the gas out, you either need to put the solvent under a vacuum (not advised, since it can evaporate easily and also freeze) or use an ultrasonic bath
Could you please inform me which laboratory or research center are you preparing your Ph.D in please ?
Hello! I did my PhD at the Marine Biodiscovery Centre at the University of Aberdeen :)
@@drjessicagomezb many thanks 👍
Any regrets? I'm about to start a chemistry major in the United States (Bachelor of Science) and I'm starting to worry about job prospects
No regrets :) I really love to learn so I’ve enjoyed these past few years of growing as a researcher. It’s so difficult to know what you want to do in the future but if you enjoy chemistry then it’s a good degree choice as you know you’ll get yourself through it. If you decide after your degree that you don’t want to do a chemistry related job then that’s okay! A chemistry degree is a highly respected degree as you learn problem solving and analytical skills so many companies would still want to hire you, even for non chemistry related jobs! I hope this helps :)
@@drjessicagomezb Your comment helped very much! Way more helpful than r/Chemistry on Reddit. I'm transferring from community college to a 4-year university as a junior so I've only experienced lower division chemistry courses + prerequisites for the major. I really only see myself majoring in art or a physical science because I very much enjoy learning about both--only recently I've decided to minor in art and major in chemistry even though I know I might struggle and I'm feeling doubt whether it will work out. I really do enjoy watching chemists work on UA-cam, so I think that's a good sign.Thank you again for the advice!
I’m glad that you found my reply helpful! If you enjoy learning about chemistry then I’m sure you will do well :) good luck!
which high paying jobs can i expect after doing phd in chemistry
Doing a PhD opens opportunities for research related jobs which you would not be qualified for with only an undergraduate or masters degree. As for high paying jobs, with a chemistry PhD I’m unsure which high paying jobs you can jump straight into after finishing
Hi ... myself Rocky... I'm from india..I was completed my masters in chemistry.I was to do phd in abroad..as phd student how many hours worked in lab..is daily will come to lab
Hi! Congrats on completing your masters :) for a PhD it’s best if you treat it like a 9-5 job but that does not mean you have to work from 9-5. Working hours are typically flexible(if you agree with your supervisor) but for a lab based PhD you would be expected to spend most days in the lab. A PhD is basically like a normal 40 hour a week job but with more flexibility. Sometimes you will need to come in early or go home late, it all depends
Is there any weekend halidays?
I don’t work on Saturdays or Sundays unless it is an extreme case :) most people take weekends off!
Thank you mam for ur reply and given valuable information 🥰
Very informative video 🥰🥰,,New subscriber here 🤗
Im glad you found it useful! And thank you for subscribing 🤩
Hi sissy...
I'm a student of class 9 and I'm so interested in chemistry...
Can you give me some ideas + some advice and more.. Pls 😊😘
Hi, that’s so awesome that you’re interested in chemistry!! If you want to discover if you would be interested in a career in chemistry, try to get some work experience in a research lab or at a company that does chemistry related work. 😊
@@drjessicagomezb Yess!! Thank you sis 💖
next heisenberg !!
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Hi jessica, may i know how do you manage your time to write thesis and paper?🙇🏻♂️
Hello ☺️ at the moment I am spending one full day per week doing writing and computer based tasks only, so this allows me to start writing bits of my thesis. I would write the paper while I was waiting for experiments to finish and whenever I didn’t have so many things to do in the lab. I hope this helps!
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Helloo ,i am from Nepal, i am preparing my fourth year Bsc chemistry exam,i am thinking of pursuing Msc chemistry international degree,i am from developing country and i want to get my international degree,i want guidance and suggestion .
Thank you ❤
Hello! I’m unsure what masters courses are like in other countries but many international students come to study in Scotland and the U.K.!
is ot essy to get in as wn international student?
I believe there are other challenges as an international students such as securing funding. Many of the international students in my PhD lab were actually self funded
@@drjessicagomezb thanks for your reply, but in your university is there no fully funded course?
There isn’t a PhD course at my university, you apply for specific PhD projects which can be funded but usually they are aimed at U.K. residents or students within Europe unfortunately
do you feel happy doing phd??
Yes! I have really enjoyed it :)
What are the career options after phd?
Hi! A PhD makes you a highly skilled researcher so a career in research in industry or academia. Becoming a lecturer requires a PhD also. I would say that conducting a PhD is best if you would like to pursue a career in research or academia or a career related to academia.
@@drjessicagomezb thank you for your feedback 😄 I'm planning to do my masters and PhD in Germany , im so interested in this subject but I'm just worried about job opportunities in chemistry
@Kat-cs9zu I would say just think carefully about what your long term career goals are before pursuing a PhD to see if you strictly need one for that career. It’s a long time to spend doing research to then not use the phd afterwards!
Hellow i wanna say that l love vidios, are you a puré chemist or you are a biochemist? I ask becouse in other vidios i see u do thigs related to bio. And am unsure if a puré chemist can work in bio experiments ❤
Hi!! Thanks so much 😁 for my undergraduate I did pure chemistry, in my PhD I now do chemistry, microbiology and a bit of molecular biology! Sometimes in a PhD you end up researching in a few different areas of science 😋
@@drjessicagomezb Thanks for responding back then. In the PhD you do it’s in chemical sciences or it’s call different way? I ask because i don’t know mucho about, cause am from latinamerica and wanna move for my PhD but don’t know the name of the PhD you do. I hope you can help me. Keep doing science I do admire you a lot 💓🥺
I’m doing a PhD in chemistry :) I think it depends on what school/department you do your PhD in! I’m in the school of natural and computing sciences in the department of chemistry :) I hope that helps!
What's the name of university?
Thanks !
Hi! I studied my PhD at the University of Aberdeen :)
@@drjessicagomezb Thank you! I'm still watching your Vlog of Team Satire meeting.
@English_ChemistryByORCJA you have quite a few to catch up on then 😋😋
Other science phd students: come to Jess’ videos and understand everything.
Me, a humanities phd student: …
… looks cool. (*loving listening to your lilting Scottish accent)
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Ahahah, well I appreciate you watching even if you don’t understand everything! It means a lot 🥰
New subscriber here ☺️
Hi! Welcome to my channel and thanks for the sun 🤩
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Seems so much entertaining but it was hard for me so i left chemistry
Chemistry can be super difficult! You’re not the only one who feels this way, I find aspects of chemistry super difficult too. Maybe one day you’ll find your way back into science :)
@@drjessicagomezb are you french? Is any phd position available in your lab?
I am actually from the U.K., in these videos I was spending some time in a French lab to do some work for my project :)
jesse
Please can you read stories instead 🙏
You're voice is sooo soothing 😴
Good morning
Hello!
dont throw out empty bottles
Such simple ways of working...a complete opposite to the pharma lab
I worked in a pharma lab before my PhD and yes, it’s very different!
I'm surprised you put that subway crap in your system.
I like it. It allows me to have lots of different vegetables in my sandwich so I personally don’t think it’s crap :)
@@drjessicagomezb I think I just learned something from you. I'm humbled.
gloves..?
Depends what solvents we are working with!
Me actually who enrolled in BS IN CHEMISTRY ⚗️
Amazing!! Best of luck 🤩
@@drjessicagomezb thank you
What's you age when you complete your phd sis?
26/27! My birthday is in March and I’m not sure if I will have defended my PhD by then or not. I did a 5 year undergraduate master of chemistry degree and then worked for 1 year before my PhD so it took me a little longer to get here :)
@@drjessicagomezb cool doc sis you will complete it