Earlier this week I wrote a post on career options for researchers and how to choose the right career for you. I ended by saying that a lot of people don't really choose their career at all, and often talk...

 Exciting news ... in May we're piloting our first ever Researcher Careers month, packed full of panel events and webinars aimed at giving you insights into the vast array of career options open to you and opportunities to network with...

The latest of our researcher alumni case studies from Joanna Watt, a Senior Portfolio Manager at the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) I am currently a Senior Portfolio Manager in the Energy and Decarbonisation team at EPSRC. I...

As how to move into industry is a very common topic in researcher career discussions, I wanted to outline some of the key things to think about, pull together resources to help you explore industry careers and give you some...

This week we're focussing our events and resources on further study, which is something we know lots of you are considering. If you're thinking about doing a PhD, one of the things that will help you to be more competitive...

In our latest researcher career case study, Chris Lusty shares his experience of working as a research and design engineer What do you do day-to-day in your current role? My main role is design and development of custom mechanisms for...

The latest of our career stories from former doctoral students and research staff Ricardo Diaz de Leon Ortega, DMPK Senior Scientist 1 at Sygnature Discovery, Alderley Park What do you do day-to-day in your current role? I work in the...

In our latest researcher alumni case study, Dr James Roscow from the Department of Mechanical Engineering gives us an insight into day-today life as a lecturer What do you do day-to-day in your current role? My time is split mainly...

Mike Kallo did a PhD in Chemical Engineering and tells us how he has used the skills from research in his current role in R&D at the National Nuclear Laboratory. What do you do day-to-day in your current role?I work...