For PhDs

  • Tips for transitioning out of academia

    I've been reading this excellent post on the Research Whisperer about one postdoc's gradual transition into a non-research role (specifically science writing). Do read it for yourself, but it inspired some general thoughts about career transitions that I wanted to...

  • Beyond the Lab: Developing your Industrial Biotechnology Career

        An interesting blog worth reading from the University of Bath's Centre for Sustainable Chemical Technologies: Beyond the Lab: Developing your Industrial Biotechnology Career  

  • PhD Career Stories

    The third of our career stories from researchers now working in non-research roles in Higher Education. Dr Julian Rose - communication and collaboration What do I do now? In May 2015 I began a new role as the Network Manager...

  • Career essentials for research postgraduates

    A few weeks ago we had our first informal 'coffee and careers' session for research postgraduates. This was a great opportunity to meet research postgrads informally and hear some of their careers questions and concerns. In particular we talked about...

  • PhD Career Stories

    The second of our guest blog posts from researchers now working in roles outside of research in Higher Education. Vicky Just - promoting scientific research through the media What is your current role? I am a Media and PR Officer...

  • Phd Career Stories

     The first of our career stories from researchers now working in roles outside of research in Higher Education. Dr Helen Featherstone - from science communication to public engagement     What is your current role? I’m the joint Head of...

  • Am I wasting my PhD?

    One of the things my colleagues and I hear most often in 1:1 conversations with research postgraduates is 'I don't want to waste my PhD'. Usually this is said in the context of someone not wanting to consider what they...

  • Higher Education: careers outside of academia

    I talk to quite a few people who want to move outside of research but enjoy being in a university environment; if that's you, then a non-academic role in HE may be worth considering. So what kinds of roles exist?...

  • Applying for research jobs in industry

    I was speaking to a recruiter to research roles in industry recently, and she shared some useful feedback on what does and doesn’t work in applications for industry: Do: - Research the company thoroughly. In cover letters and personal statements...

  • Career building for new research postgraduates

    I've deliberately entitled this post 'career building' and not 'career planning'. If you're embarking on a research degree this week, you may very understandably feel that the first few weeks of a PhD programme are too early to be thinking...