This episode features an interview with Dr. Alyssa Lanzi about her academic journey to become a Research Assistant Professor. During this conversation, Dr. Lanzi discusses her previous experience in a postdoctoral position where she applied for, and was awarded, her own K23 grant funding. We also discuss how she strategically chose her postdoc position and negotiated her responsibilities. Dr. Lanzi then shares how she transitioned into her Research Assistant Professor position at the same institution and describes what this role entails. This is a great listen for anyone interested in a postdoc position or research-intensive academic position in the field! You can connect with Dr. Lanzi on Twitter @AlyssaLanzi and learn more about her work at https://sites.udel.edu/recall-lab/. You can find the show notes and a transcript of the episode at aboutfromandwith.com.