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…>
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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…>
How can you be more sustainable working from home?
It’s World Environment Day on June 5th and this year’s theme, ‘Only One Earth,’ focuses on how we can live and work more sustainably. This article focusses on how you can be more sustainable whilst working from home. Working from home – either hybrid or full time – is a new reality for millions of…>
Presentation Skills for Researchers
Webinar Registration Page (the webinar is no longer available to register for) 13:00 (GMT) | 22 June 2022 | Microsoft Teams | Watch the webinar video recording >> We are excited to announce that jobs.ac.uk is working in partnership with Vitae, to host a brand-new webinar on ‘Presentation Skills for Researchers’. You can no longer…>
How to deal with an apparently unhelpful review
If it hasn’t happened to you yet, it will: you submit a manuscript for publication and get back a peer review that leaves you feeling frustrated. “This review doesn’t help me at all! It’s wrong! You complain, “how could a reviewer ever think that?”
Continuous Learning in Higher Education
Top 10 Ways to Maintain Continuous Learning in Higher Education
The COVID-19 pandemic has made a significant impact on the higher education sector. Many people would agree that there is no way back to the old status quo. We need to embrace the new normal and keep on refreshing our skills.
What are the Top Five Questions to ask an Interviewer?
Although interviews can be daunting experiences for many, the process offers great opportunities for you to get to know potential employers and make a positive impression. By preparing and asking some strategic questions, you will collate the information you need in order to make the decision if this is the right professional move while coming across as keen and committed.