Please can you talk us through your career to date? I have had a very rich career. It started in Colombia, South America studying a BEng and DEng in Materials Science and Engineering, specialising in cement and concrete materials. After finishing my studies, I did postdocs in Denmark, Australia and the UK. I was very…>
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Why we need more women in engineering
On June 23rd 2022, we celebrate International Women in Engineering Day, a day to celebrate the achievements of women in engineering and to encourage more young women to study engineering. There is still a need to encourage more girls to enter the profession, as of June 2021 only 16.5% of all engineers in the UK…>
Medical Robotics jobs profile
Here we look at some of the more senior-level academic jobs available in medical technology (or ‘MedTech’), the qualifications and experience you will need and opportunities for career progression.
Lecturing Jobs in Medical Technology
Here we take a look at lecturing and teaching roles related to medical technology (known as ‘MedTech’), what qualifications and experience you’ll need and opportunities to move up the academic career ladder.
Tips for women in engineering
On International Women in Engineering Day, we take a moment to acknowledge the achievements of women engineers. In this post, I explained what women at all career stages can do to support their careers and the careers of those around them.
How to Champion Yourself | Webinar Summary & Recording
Empowering women to claim their space in HE Did you tune into jobs.ac.uk and Women-Space’s live webinar on ‘How to Champion Yourself?’ Drawing on a wealth of experience, Christina Hughes and an expert panel discussed how women downplay their strengths and achievements in higher education. The panel recommended solutions for empowering women to claim their…>
Research Jobs in Nutrition
Here we look at academic research jobs in nutrition, the qualifications and experience you will need and opportunities for career progression. Nutrition and dietetics research encompasses a wide range of projects, from public health nutrition to clinical dietetics and applied nutrition science. Working alongside biomedical scientists and clinicians, academic nutritionists and dieticians contribute to essential research which drives society-wide health policy. Areas of nutrition…>
Senior-Level Academic Jobs in Nutrition
Here we look at senior-level academic jobs in nutrition and dietetics, the qualifications and experience you will need and opportunities for progression. High-level nutrition and dietetics research plays an important role in helping to shape public health policy. Academics at this level will already have a reputation for excellence in nutrition research which contributes to…>
Nutrition jobs profile
Jobs in nutrition and dietetics often involve teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students across medical, health and life sciences. Depending on the role, they would also play an active part in academic research projects which directly influence public health policy. A PhD is not always essential for some lecturing roles in nutrition. Universities are looking to…>
How to promote sustainability within academia
Moving towards a sustainable future is not separate from our work as academics – both in terms of our research and our actions. So, how can we promote sustainability within academia? Individual actions as a researcher As a researcher and inhabitant of this planet, your actions matter. I’d like to invite you to calculate the…>