How to Keep Track of Everything in Your PhD Folder

Simple Way to Organize Computer Files| Tips for researchers! #PhD #FileOrganization #PhDLife (Long Title)

I am not a very organized person, but upon 10 years of being in full-time research. I have learned a "mommy-brain-proof" system.

If you are struggling to focus at your home office, this may be a video to help create some space in your digital life!

0:00 Start
1:50 Why you need to have a Project Naming system
3:16 Folders for "Data" "Manuscript" and "Presentation"
5:57 How I name PDFs to make them searchable, and why I add a date to different DOC and XLS files
7:39 Tips for unorganized people (personal photos and videos)
8:33 Tips for creating "Lab others" folder
9:35 How I backup my files (when to use clouds and hard drives)
10:30 Why we need to build a "Professional Development" folder and spend 10% of our time on it.

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About me:
I am a biologist finishing the 6th-year postdoc. I grew up in Hong Kong, have worked in the US and now living in France, now searching for my next role in private sectors of science.

Recruiters, please contact me for working opportunities:   / verabschan  

Before I conclude my time as a postdoc, I really hope to make YouTube videos that are tailored for the younger science community. These are basically what I would share if you find me as a postdoc in your lab. I hope my personal tips will provide some positivity, support, and encouragement to those who are on the journey of academic research.

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