beyond academia

Post-PhD Careers. @thinkaheadsheff & @DrEmilyG curate articles, resources & discussion on leaving the academy.

[beyond academia @careerpostPhD]

It’s the last in the series... I’m [@kayguccione] off to a new job at Glasgow Caledonian University. I hope you’ve enjoyed the 117 career post PhD stories and learned some things about your huge range of options - and how awesome you are! All the very best in your careers!

[beyond academia @careerpostPhD]

“In my industry (Biotech/Pharma), PhDs are highly valued and sort after.”

[beyond academia @careerpostPhD]

JOB: Project Manager - Patient & Public Involvement & Engagement (Manchester)
Perfect opportunity post-PhD:
Looking for "experience of initiatives that engage patients and/or public" "demonstrable track record of working effectively with researchers"
https://t.co/bANbOmaOnD

[beyond academia @careerpostPhD]

Volunteering is a great way to enhance your CV and demonstrate passion for alternative roles.
Royal Society is looking for volunteers to work at the 2019 Summer Science Exhibition, taking place on 1 - 7 July 2019 in London
https://t.co/E4UTNwJzR5
Application deadline: 3rd May

[beyond academia @careerpostPhD]

JOB: Research Engagement Officer (6 months), British Heart Foundation
Short term contracts are a good way to "get your foot in the door" to your first position outside academia.
This one in #SciComm within the charity sector
To find out more visit:
https://t.co/Kj3rf47WFE

[beyond academia @careerpostPhD]

LATEST career post-PhD story! "... I got involved in the Pint of Science Festival and STEM ambassador sessions. I began to look forward to these parts of my week a bit more than being in the labs." https://t.co/CdNdFRBvsb #sheffvista #careerchange

[beyond academia @careerpostPhD]

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Media Officer at Wellcome Sanger Institute
"We have some big genomics projects underway, so it's an exciting time to join!"
LINK: https://t.co/0KTctiNivK

[beyond academia @careerpostPhD]

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Head of Monitoring & Evaluation
Cambridge Science Centre @camsciencecntr
Perfect post-PhD role: design evaluations, collect & analyse a variety of data, and present findings, with a focus on the impact/benefit of outreach. https://t.co/thz0ZFQyrP

[beyond academia @careerpostPhD]

Two vacancies at the National Institute for Health Research:
Communications Manager, NIHR Infrastructure and Partnerships
https://t.co/t5ysUfBzJ3
Communications Manager, Campaigns and Events
https://t.co/XsTkWKFQ90

LinkedIn post for more details:
https://t.co/U9TUR5Z5Ci

[beyond academia @careerpostPhD]

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Audience Researcher at the Science and Industry Museum, Manchester.
Put those researcher skills to good use, using evidence-based findings to support the development of Science Museum Group galleries, exhibitions and events.
https://t.co/4kk3xNopwO

[beyond academia @careerpostPhD]

NEW Post-PhD profile: “...a change from designing & conducting experiments... There are times when I miss having the opportunity to investigate in more detail... that is not to say that I can’t collaborate on joint R&D projects with academia.” https://t.co/BnNaL7SqS4 #sheffvista

[beyond academia @careerpostPhD]

NEW! Post-PhD career story STICK OR TWIST?! “As I progressed through my PhD, that square peg feeling began to re-emerge. Was that what I was heading towards?” #sheffvista #careerchange #PostAc https://t.co/HtqNe1Ohr0

[Jen Heemstra @jenheemstra]

The purpose of a PhD should not be training for *one* specific job. The purpose of a PhD should be to develop problem solving, critical thinking, and leadership skills as preparation for *any* job. #PhDchat

[beyond academia @careerpostPhD]

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[beyond academia @careerpostPhD]

“I also appreciate how my PhD has sharpened my research skills; giving me the ability to identify problems and create solutions.” #sheffvista #postac https://t.co/XR9TAYvdx9

[beyond academia @careerpostPhD]

NEW post-PhD profile: “I have a 9 to 5.30 job now! As a Research Officer my role is to facilitate collaborations between industry & academia. I showcase the research undertaken by over 200 universities & interact with R&D companies worldwide.” #sheffvista https://t.co/AM2elPekzO

[beyond academia @careerpostPhD]

The professional advisers who can help you to move from academia to industry https://t.co/xDMXWBagzV

[Katherine Free @KatherineFree]

Are you a PhD student interested in communicating science? Want experience of working for a medical research charity? We have an exciting opportunity for a 3-month summer placement in the @VersusArthritis research team https://t.co/cbFuzuDDI1