Ruth Docherty Managing Editor of the British Dental Journal based at Nature Publishing Group in London It’s not easy to find a job that utilizes your specialist knowledge as a PhD holder yet also provides a progressive career path. Many are looking outside the academic world for a rewarding career. Ruth Doherty, Deputy Editor…>
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Using Research Skills Outside Academia
So you enjoy research. But you are unsure if an academic career is right for you. How else can you use your research skills? You may find a research post outside academia that uses the full range of your skills – perhaps in a biotech start-up or social policy ‘think tank’. But these opportunities are…>
Teacher of English as a Foreign Language
Teaching English as a Foreign Language involves teaching in non-English speaking countries or teaching English to foreign students in an English speaking country. TEFL employment can be found in language schools, universities and colleges, private institutions and state schools. The key areas for teaching jobs are Asia (Korea, China and Japan), Europe, and the Middle…>
PhD to a Career in Finance
This article highlights reasons why PhD graduates are in demand by recruiters in the financial sector, including insights from the Bank of America Merrill Lynch. The tips and insights will help PhD researchers to think about steps they can take during their PhD to effectively prepare for a career change out of academia to the…>
Research Studentship
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…>
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…>
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…>
Professor (HE in the UK)
A professor is “a teacher of the highest rank in a department of a British university” as defined by the Cambridge Dictionary.
Postgraduate Admissions Officer
Description: The purpose of the postgraduate admissions office is to deal with applications onto PG courses offered by the university. It acts as the first point of contact for many potential students, so it is a customer facing role. A comprehensive knowledge of the university, postgraduate courses and the application process is vital to…>
University Departmental Administrator
Administrators in UK universities play a vital role in the institution. The role of administrator is both a challenging and varied field of work. There are two types of university administrator: those who work in central admin, and those who work in specific university faculties or departments. This job profile focuses on departmental administrators and…>