If you’re an aspiring or experienced researcher, you might be considering research career options outside of a traditional academic environment. An increasing number of graduates, PhDs and postdocs are choosing to pursue their interests in alternative research roles in industry, the charity sector, public bodies and research organisations. This post provides you with all the…>
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Nurturing mental health in academia
As faculty members we need to both promote mental health awareness, as well as protect our mental health and the mental health of our students and researchers.
Human Genomics jobs Profile
Human genomics is a fast-moving field of research that has led to breakthroughs in multiple sectors, from cancer treatment to forensic crime scene analysis. In this job profile, we take a look at the role that senior academics play in advancing knowledge in human genomics, the qualifications and experience needed to secure a professorship and…>
Forensic biology jobs profile
Are you looking for lecturing jobs in forensic science or biology? Here we take an in-depth look at what it’s like to work as a forensic science lecturer in higher education, the qualifications and experience you’ll need and where to look for jobs. What is Forensic Biology? Forensic biologists seek to link biological data…>
Evolutionary Biology jobs profile
If you’re interested in studying the origins of life on Earth, you might be thinking of pursuing an academic career in evolutionary biology. Maybe you’re just finishing your PhD in a related field and looking to share your knowledge in a lecturing role, or perhaps you’re already working as a postdoctoral researcher in this fascinating…>
Molecular Genetics Jobs Profile
If you’re a molecular genetics specialist in higher education, you might be thinking about where your academic career will take you next. This post outlines the role of Reader in Molecular Genetics in UK higher education. Readers are senior academics with distinguished international reputations in research and scholarship. They can be equivalent to a senior…>
Genetic Research jobs profile
Genetic research has transformed our understanding of how organisms are ‘built’ and has had a profound impact on how disease is diagnosed and treated. The discovery of DNA and advances in technology capable of generating human genome sequences have propelled genetics research to its place as the cornerstone of modern biological science. Researchers in this…>
Teaching effectively and ethically in a ChatGPT world
Will AI tools advance our teaching, or complicate it? Both, most likely. As instructors, how should we use ChatGPT, and can we harness it in service to effective and ethical teaching?
Mental Health jobs profile
Mental health jobs in academia, including mental health nursing, require you to teach students who have chosen mental health as their nursing specialism. In addition to teaching, these roles involve facilitating practical training by securing placements in mental health facilities and mentoring students during their clinical experience and practical training. What qualifications and experience do…>
Paramedic jobs profile
Paramedic jobs in academia include Lecturers in Paramedic Science who teach undergraduate students following a BSc in Paramedic Science. They might also contribute to ongoing research projects and clinical trials aimed at enriching the field of emergency medical care. What qualifications and experience do you need? You would be a qualified paramedic with a first…>