The Higher Education sector offers a wide range of opportunities for those interested in developing a career in IT. Would you like to work as a business analyst? A web developer? Would you prefer managing IT projects? Are you good at problem-solving and coming up with creative solutions? If you are searching for a new…>
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Could you do a PhD?
Have you been thinking about completing a PhD? Have you got lots of questions but you are not sure who to ask? In the following article, I have highlighted some PhD facts you always wanted to know but were afraid to ask.
Lecturing Jobs in Production Engineering and Manufacturing
Lecturing jobs in Production Engineering and Manufacturing is one of the top engineering categories for academic jobs at jobs.ac.uk.
How to include your PhD experience on a CV
There is life after a PhD, and you will need to transition from being a research student to either a post-doctoral academic role or to a job in industry. See how to include your PhD experience on your CV.
10 Video Interview Tips: How to impress in a video interview
Even post-pandemic many candidates are offered a video interview as an option. The advantages to both employer and candidate are clear – no travel time or expenses and the ability to apply for jobs globally are just a few of the clear benefits. Whether through Skype or Facetime, Microsoft Teams or Zoom, the skills you…>
Senior-Level Academic Jobs in Production Engineering and Manufacturing
In this post, we look at some of the senior-level academic jobs available in production engineering and manufacturing, the experience and qualifications you’ll need and where to find jobs.
Research Jobs in Production Engineering and Manufacturing
Here we take a look at routes into an academic research career in production engineering and manufacturing, the qualifications and skills you’ll need and how to find your first (or next) research position.
How to attract the right PhD candidate
Finding the right PhD candidate to work with you can be a challenge. In this post, we look at which steps you can take to attract the right PhD candidate.
Is working from home more permanent now?
When the first lockdown started in March 2020, thousands of employees had to switch to working from home within a short period of time. Before the recent pandemic, many people working in the Higher Education (HE) sector considered home working unimaginable. Some HE managers felt concerned that home working would lead to loss of productivity,…>
Why we chose a career in academia
The path to a career in academia can be widely varied, from building an industrial career that can transfer to teaching and research, to pursuing research following the completion of a PhD.