# On the joy of interdisciplinary research and field work: Constanze Kuhlisch navigating her career in marine microbiology

## TL;DR

Constanze Kuhlisch discusses her interdisciplinary career in marine microbiology and the challenges she faces in science today.

## Contribution

Highlights the personal and professional challenges in interdisciplinary marine microbiology research during global crises.

## Key findings

- Interdisciplinary research faces unique challenges during global events like the pandemic.
- Building a research group requires navigating complex grant preparation processes.
- Current geopolitical tensions, such as in Israel, impact scientific collaboration and progress.

## Abstract

Conducting research at the interface of chemistry, microbiology and marine biology, Constanze Kuhlisch reports on challenges in science due to COVID and the situation in Israel, while preparing grants to start her own research group.