Chris Jeffs

Careers Adviser @OxfordCareers. Love insects and the outdoors. (Not a frequent Tweeter)

[Chris Jeffs @CTJeffs]

@BeaulieuBio @DrBiology3 @chatbiology @BES_careers Fond memories!! Always mayhem once the UV paints are out and being used for facepainting too...

[British Ecological Society @BritishEcolSoc]

If you're under 26 and face financial barriers in pursuing a career in Ecology, apply now for our Span Trust bursaries.

The bursaries can provide you with mentoring, training and direct funding support.

Deadline: 20 March 12pm

https://t.co/y0jsC3zAUo

[University of Oxford @UniofOxford]

THREAD: How to ace a job interview ✅

@OxfordCareers' Dr Chris Jeffs shares some tips to help you prepare effectively and perform at your best in an interview.

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[Chris Jeffs @CTJeffs]

CALLOUT FOR CAREER TRANSITION STORIES: Are you working in the environment/conservation sector and began with a humanities degree?

If you are willing to provide advice for students wishing to follow in your footsteps, please message! Seeking reassuring stories as evidence🌿🪲🦎

[Dr Jamie Gallagher @JamieBGall]

The Secrets of Public Engagement.
I'll be live-streaming with @newscievents on Tue 27th Feb discussing all things #SciComm and how to bring science to life
Tue 27th Feb, 1-1.45
Free, online
Info & Registration https://t.co/qKObDZfglj

[Dr Jamie Gallagher @JamieBGall]

This Thursday (25th Jan) I'll be running a #SciComm Careers session with @RoySocChem looking at getting started, getting paid and possible career paths.
Register here: https://t.co/bI7VhbyFWq

[Royal Entomological Society @RoyEntSoc]

Want to join our #Education & #Training #Committee? Make a difference in an exciting role!

We'd love to hear from those involved in:
🐝 #School education & #curriculum
🐞 Training #educators

Read more & #apply 🔽
https://t.co/7qKPZMewEz

⏰ Application deadline 8 Jan 2024

[Chris Jeffs @CTJeffs]

Enjoyed speaking with Dr Mhairi Towler @Vivomotion on her podcast! Got to share my experiences moving into careers beyond academia - highs and lows - and hopefully there are some advice nuggets for people considering the same! Listen below 👇🎧 https://t.co/sRf9lzfESg

[Tom Rhys Bishop @TomRBishop]

SUPER COOL PhD advert!

Ants🐜, mountains⛰️, 4x4🚗, insect personality🎭, all @cardiffuni🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿.

Co-supervised by me, @HanMGriffiths, @red_termite, and Prof Robertson @UPTuks. Please share widely / get in touch!

Details: https://t.co/H49EMOMCaX

[Dr Jess Stokes @Jess_Stokes_]

with cases of BTV circulating in the UK again come help us learn more about the midge vectors! 🦟
PhD with myself, Dr Marion England @Pirbright_Inst and Prof Owen Lewis @Ox_DTP 🚨 https://t.co/GjskkWjnpA

[Dr Heather Campbell-Miles @scienceheather]

I 10/10 recommend taking part in the @RoyEntSoc #student forum if you are able. I found it such a helpful experience while I was doing my PhD.

[Filipe França @FilipeEco]

📢PhD position #2, please RT📢
How are tropical insects and soils being affected by agrochemical pollutants? 🌴🌳🪲🐝🧑🏿‍🔬👩🏾‍🔬👩🏽‍💻
Interested in the topic? Come work with us!
Check: https://t.co/DRBKiirEQR

[Dr Joe Roberts @Dr_Joe_Roberts]

🌿 "Unlock Nature's Potential" 🎓

Join @DrJohnReade, @ipm_tom, @benclunie and me for a funded #PhD at @HarperAdamsUni looking to optimise plant essential oil biopesticides for integrated pest management. 🐞

More info: https://t.co/bkbj2YVvOD

#Sustainability #AgTech #Entomology

[Chris Jeffs @CTJeffs]

@joe8urton Stay strong 💪

[Owen Lewis @owentlewis.bsky.social @OwenTLewis]

Great opportunity to contribute to an exciting rainforest conservation research project on a tropical island with @DahariComores and UK partner universities. You'll need to speak some French and be available to travel very soon. Please share & retweet.

[Chris Jeffs @CTJeffs]

@CallumLaing2002 Happy Birthday!! Glad you got to see lots of lovely insects for it. Thanks for all your help in the field 🙂

[Chris Jeffs @CTJeffs]

Wonderful 24hrs back with @BES_careers @FranciscaSconce @Andra_Opr sharing the wonders of entomology at #BESUG23! From nighttime insect raves to morning mothing and sampling in the sun - we packed a lot in. Fantastic meeting new students and catching up with familiar faces 😄

[Chris Jeffs @CTJeffs]

Some great advice on handling tricky audience questions. Wish I had these in my locker back in the day! 👇

[Chris Jeffs @CTJeffs]

@tracedominguez @JMBagniewska The Dairy District

[Michael Pocock @mjopocock]

Calling #environmental scientists! @NERCscience
Training: Building art-science collaborations. 15-16 June 2023 in York.🌿📊🎨
Come along - be inspired.
Places are limited. Deadline for applications is Mon 29 May. https://t.co/rV8Ueq8iDN
#publicengagement