PhD: High Value Side‑Gigs

By Dr. David Edward Marcinko; MBA MEd

SPONSOR: http://www.MarcinkoAssociates.com

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  • Academic editing — High demand for dissertation/thesis editing, journal‑submission polishing, and grant‑proposal refinement. Pays $40–$100/hr depending on field.
  • Adjunct teaching — Community colleges and online universities hire part‑time instructors; $2,000–$6,000 per course.
  • Research consulting — Companies, NGOs, and think tanks often need help with literature reviews, study design, or data interpretation.
  • Data analysis freelancing — R, Python, SPSS, Stata, or qualitative coding; $50–$150/hr depending on complexity.
  • Grant writing — Nonprofits and labs pay well for strong proposal writers; often $75–$125/hr or per‑project fees.
  • Expert witness work — If your field intersects with law (STEM, economics, psychology), expert testimony can pay $150–$400/hr.
  • Online course creation — Build courses for platforms or institutions; scalable income once published.
  • Technical writing — Manuals, white papers, documentation; strong demand in tech, biotech, and engineering.
  • Professional coaching — Academic career coaching, writing coaching, or industry‑transition coaching.
  • Subject‑matter tutoring — Graduate‑level tutoring or standardized‑test tutoring (GRE/GMAT/LSAT); $60–$150/hr.

Why these gigs work well for PhDs

  • They leverage existing expertise, not new skills.
  • They offer flexible hours that fit around research or teaching.
  • Many scale into consulting businesses if you want them to.

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EDUCATION: Books

SPEAKING: Dr. Marcinko will be speaking and lecturing, signing and opining, teaching and preaching, storming and performing at many locations throughout the USA this year! His tour of witty and serious pontifications may be scheduled on a planned or ad-hoc basis; for public or private meetings and gatherings; formally, informally, or over lunch or dinner. All medical societies, financial advisory firms or Broker-Dealers are encouraged to submit an RFP for speaking engagements: CONTACT: Ann Miller RN MHA at MarcinkoAdvisors1738@outlook.com -OR- http://www.MarcinkoAssociates.com

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INSURANCE:Risk Management and Insurance Strategies for Physicians and Advisors

Dictionary of Health Economics and Finance

Dictionary of Health Information Technology and Security

Dictionary of Health Insurance and Managed Care

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