What does life as a postdoctoral researcher really involve? In this interview (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUVCO3MAII4), Dr Eszter Papp (Eötvös Loránd University) - who combines research in quantum biology with support for the QRC-4-ESP and QUEST projects - discusses the realities of academic research, balancing scientific excellence with growing responsibilities, and why effective science communication is becoming an essential part of a researcher's career. An insightful