Jonathan Djietror has been in Japan for several years in a research position. His insider knowledge of the Japanese higher education system, and detailed understanding of life in the Far East will be invaluable to anyone considering a career move. Please tell us about your current situation. I am currently carrying out laboratory experiments at…>
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PhD Student at the University of Cambridge
Rev. Dave Bookless, PhD Student at the University of Cambridge Rev Dave Bookless works for the environmental charity A Rocha International as their Advisor for Theology and Churches. Almost thirty years after his first degree in Modern History, he has now returned to Jesus College at the University of Cambridge to embark upon a…>
Lecturer in Biomedical Engineering
We trace the career path of Dr Alastair Campbell Ritchie, a lecturer in biomedical engineering at the University of Nottingham. Dr Ritchie was previously a lecturer at Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University. Having lived and worked in Singapore for over a decade, Dr Ritchie discusses his career in higher education and offers valuable advice for those…>
Career-change PhD Studentship at the University of East Anglia
University of East Anglia Gareth Jones enjoyed a successful career in the IT industry which spanned thirty years. He started as a systems engineer at IBM following a first degree in English Literature, and finished as Group Services Director for Aviva. At the age of 50 Gareth left the commercial world behind for good…>
Professorial CV Template
This is a CV template for academic posts, especially professorships. It is designed as a model and a basis for your own academic CV. There is no need to include a personal statement on an academic CV. Start by describing your relevant qualifications. A professorial CV will need to show that you have the relevant…>
Lecturer CV Template
This is a Lecturer CV Template for academic posts. It is designed as a model and a basis for your own academic CV. There is no need to include a personal statement on an academic CV. Start by describing your relevant qualifications. Depending on whether the job you are going for prioritises teaching or research…>
Senior Lecturer CV Template
This is a Senior Lecturer CV template for academic posts, especially senior lectureships. It is designed as a model and a basis for your own academic CV. There is no need to include a personal statement on an academic CV. Start by describing your relevant qualifications. Depending on whether the job you are going for…>
Senior Research Project Manager CV Template
This is a CV template for research project manager posts, either in an academic, public sector or commercial environment. It is designed as a model and a basis for your own CV. Start with a summary of your research experience/aims. This is the equivalent of a personal statement but is specifically designed to summarise your…>
Undergraduate Admissions Officer
Undergraduate Admissions Officers are responsible for assisting new students. It is a post that combines clerical, administrative, and practical duties. Much time will be spent communicating with prospective students and their parents. UG officers are also expected to clearly and accurately process and evaluate application forms, which is a particular challenge during the busier times…>
University Teacher (HE)
Job Description University Teachers teach students at higher education institutions, usually between the ages of 18-80. Teaching usually takes place during the day between 9am and 6pm although some lecturers are also required to teach in the evenings. University Teachers divide their time between classroom hours and preparing for teaching or meeting students privately….>