John Ankers
Director, specialist tutor and developmental coach at Woolton Tutors and Woolton CoachingDon’t limit yourself to searching in one sector, your skills are useful in lots of surprising places.
Researchers find all sorts of rewarding careers – smart people work everywhere!
Such diversity in potential roles can prove challenging when exploring your options. This collection of career profiles enables you to see what others in your position chose to do, why and how they made the move, and what they most enjoy about their job. You will get a feel for their daily activities, workplace culture and work-life balance.Top tip: Look out for authors’ insights into which skills developed during or after their PhD proved helpful in getting their job, and performing well there. You’ll be encouraged to see how people are building on their research expertise to thrive in newer roles.And don’t miss the “employer bio” at the end of each career profile for careers opportunities in each organisation.
Recent profiles
Philippe Mozzanega
co-founder, CSO at FutureAlgae ltd (est. 2024), formerly Future By Insects Ltd (est. 2021). Previously also co-founder and CSO at start up Liberty Produce Ltd (2018-2023).I had some of the skills, at least scientifically; but was at the start a bit shy about the business side of things. Luckily, I had a great and experienced co-founder.
Lourdes Valencia-Torres
Behavioural Scientist at NestaMy favorite parts of my job include developing behavioral solutions and running trials
George Miller
Student Engagement Manager at Henry Royce Institute
Chhavi Mathur
Consultant at Independent/FreelanceI wanted to be a bridge between science and society. I wanted a better balance between scholarly and artistic work in my life.
Ipsa Jain
Visual Science Communicator at IpsawondersYou can contribute to science even if you are not on the bench!
Sukru Caliskan
Quality Engineer at Stevanato Group (Balda Medical GmbH)
Sarah Ashworth
Researcher Developer at University of Manchester (and self-employed)
Sacha Khoury
Assistant Director- Analytics & Modeling - Event Response at Moody's RMSDo informational interviews, they can be very helpful. Use your network to look for opportunities and learn about options.
Amy Wilson
Research Advisor at Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation (OCRF)Be open to diverse career paths. Your research skills are valuable beyond academia.
Harriet Manley
Patent Attorney at FPA Patent Attorneys Pty. Ltd.I also was beginning to feel like the entire breadth of my skills were not reaching their potential as an academic.
