Career Development for STEMM researchers
One of the most common questions amongst our community is ‘how do I network effectively?’ We can often work in isolation as academics so the thought of having to sell yourself can feel daunting and dare I say…can also feel somewhat demeaning too. After all, shouldn’t your exciting research and personal accolades speak for themselves? … Read more
If you have a PhD (or are soon to have one) and work in academia, the following question is one you’re likely to encounter (potentially several times throughout your career)… Should my next career move be a postdoc position? Within academia a postdoc is the default career step – the path of least resistance … Read more
18 months ago I was lost. I was a principle investigator who realised I no longer wanted to continue in the academic system, but I had little understanding of opportunities in the private sector and a limited network outside of academia. I felt stuck. However, with some investment of time in career research and networking, … Read more