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The number of emails from potential PhDs & postdocs has skyrocketed this year. I can see many factors (from geopoliticial to scientific), but it's genuinely tough to deal with. I also remember the feeling of getting no response... #ChemSky

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Actually, that's weird... Just noticed I don't get those any more. Years ago I got loads, and nearly all acted like I was an academic or were impressed by my work in {incorrect field}. (I didn't reply to those as they were clear spam; no idea what their motivation was)