Career Development for STEMM researchers
Dr Vic Proactively building a warm network of individuals who are prepared to help, is the key to launching and progressing your career. Last time I outlined the importance of networking in projecting yourself into the job market, and why you shouldn’t have any fears about networking to develop your career. Effective networking will provide you with … Read more
Networking is essential to career progression, whether you want that coveted tenured position, or are looking to leave academia and forge a post-academic (post-ac) career elsewhere. In academia you have a readymade safety net of experienced senior colleagues who will hopefully vouch for you, interpret the nuances of the sector, and allow you access to … Read more
Landing a permanent research position in academia is tough. There simply aren’t enough permanent posts in academia to accommodate all the talented researchers who want one. The competition is fierce and future funding concerns will only exacerbate this issue. Some researchers already know they want to leave academia at the end of their current contract. … Read more