Routine reality check, how does this hold up? Context: I work in algos for EDA, and intend to keep myself competitive for the algorithms/computer vision space in any industry. Also, I'm based in the US.
I have this thirst for academic research in a field (quantitative biomedical imaging) that I don't currently work in (but have extensive academic research experience in). However, I’m not a student any more, and I’ve been told it’s impossible to get anything without leaving my job and committing to a full time engagement.
I’m wondering if there’s still a way for me to be involved in academic research? Has anyone heard of similar engagements before?
Some notes: I just graduated with my masters, so I’m not in the market to pursue a phd or sabbatical at the moment! I’m really passionate about this field, but work in a parallel industry right now. I’m just looking to satiate my curiosity and maybe make some cool contributions in the process :)
I have this thirst for academic research in a field (quantitative biomedical imaging) that I dont currently work in (but have extensive academic research experience in). However, I’m not a student any more, and I’ve been told that at least in the SOM labs, it’s impossible to get anything without leaving my job and committing to a full time engagement.
I’m wondering if there’s still a way for me to be involved in academic research? Has anyone heard of similar engagements before?
Some notes: I just graduated with my masters, so I’m not in the market to pursue a phd or sabbatical at the moment! I’m really passionate about this field, but work in a different but parallel industry at the moment. I’m just looking to satiate my curiosity and maybe make some cool contributions in the process :)