ML PhD but not in hyped topics – What to do in my career /u/Hopeful-Reading-6774 CSCQ protests reddit

Hi Folks!

Looking for some guidance here.

Background: I am a ML PhD student in US and still a year from graduating. My dissertation is on developing robust ML algorithms for wireless dynamic networks (very close to federated learning). Thus far my research has not used modern hyped topics like Gen AI, LLMs, etc., I have thought about pivoting into these research areas but that will delay graduation by at-least 1.5 -2 yrs, which I want to avoid.

Question: Any suggestion on what type of role should I market myself in to get a job in the industry, specially since I do not have the modern hyped AI topics in my resume? Also, is there any additional skills I should develop in the next 1 year to be able to position myself better to get a job in a year from now?

I’ll be grateful for any inputs or suggestion.

Thanks!

Hi Folks!

Looking for some guidance here.

Background: I am a ML PhD student in US and still a year from graduating. My dissertation is on developing robust ML algorithms for wireless dynamic networks (very close to federated learning). Thus far my research has not used modern hyped topics like Gen AI, LLMs, etc., I have thought about pivoting into these research areas but that will delay graduation by at-least 1.5 -2 yrs, which I want to avoid.

Question: Any suggestion on what type of role should I market myself in to get a job in the industry, specially since I do not have the modern hyped AI topics in my resume? Also, is there any additional skills I should develop in the next 1 year to be able to position myself better to get a job in a year from now?

I’ll be grateful for any inputs or suggestion.

Thanks!