Alison Murphy
Associate Medical WriterMy advice for researchers leaving academia would be: do not be afraid! There are many varied roles out there – more than you realise!
Recent profiles
Ben Bleasdale
Policy AdviserThere are plenty of (paid!) chances to see what the world of Policy is like, and researchers are welcomed with open arms.
Nikola Novčić
ConsultantThere are a lot of amazing opportunities outside of academia and leaving does not mean you have ‘given up or failed’.
Swati Kanoi
Statistical AnalystThe world is full of opportunities – don’t be afraid to find something that is fulfilling.
Xi Chen
Head of Computer VisionTry to focus, or at least keep yourself up to date with the problems that industry is trying to solve.
Sam Keyes
Technical AssistantA few days of holiday can be used to get a first-hand picture which can, as in my case, provide the confidence I needed to turn a hunch about a career change into a reality.
Mary Travers
Senior Policy ManagerIf you are a successful researcher, you can solve a problem and you can write. These are invaluable skills in any sector.
Myrte Merkestein
Senior Research ScientistMy research training set me up to never lose my scientific curiosity.
Laura Churcher
Innovation ConsultantThere are many more options out there than you’re easily aware of – some careers services may channel people towards certain career paths. It can be hard to see options other than academia when you’re in academia, but leaving isn’t a sign of failure, it’s a choice.
Ashley Page
ConsultantConsulting seemed like a natural place to apply the analytical skills that I’d gained during my PhD, whilst providing the opportunity for enormous professional development.
Dean Holt
Chemistry Teacher and Sports CoachI think the really key part of a PhD is learning how to break a problem down into solvable steps.
Siobhan Dennis
Industry Partnerships ManagerMy research training set me up to get on with work independently and think for myself.