Ambreen Shah
Director of Policy, Research and Communications at Design CouncilMake the university PhD experience a whole one – study hard, but talk to people and engage, if possible, with the community you live in.
Natasha Sahgal
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Stefano Andrenacci
Engineer, Systems Development Engineering at SESI have found a place where the most reliable and advanced techniques I was working on can potentially became a real technology.
Matthew Warren
Editor at BPS Research DigestI was much better at the writing part of research than actually running experiments.
Laura Knogler
Head of Training and Communications/Knowledge Management Consultant at Scriptoria LtdI have always taken the approach that it’s important to diversify, not just in terms of techniques but also in what you do with your time.
Vanisha Lakhina
Associate Medical Director at VMLY&RI felt isolated when I was exploring a transition, but now I realize that there are tons of ex-academics leading fulfilling work lives in a variety of sectors.
Luc Bonneau
Head of R&D at NBPOL and PNGOPRAExperience comes with time, so pace yourself and don’t be afraid to push yourself.
Dimitri Varsamis
Senior Policy Lead at NHS EnglandTry your best to grasp the basics, but don’t be afraid to admit gaps that are likely in a non-industry person; instead focus on transferable skills and experience.
Daniel Herde
Data Scientist at causaLensWhile academic work is very intellectually stimulating, I appreciated the more immediate impact that can be achieved by working in industry.
Sumiti Saharan
Research and Design Director at AvegenI miss neuroscience. I knew I would miss it even when I made my decision to move on. That said, I have found myself using the same mental research and problem-solving faculties in my current job, even though it has no link to neuroscience.
Amy Bilderbeck
Senior Scientist at P1vital LtdI most enjoy the feeling of being a competent, trusted, and an empowered member of my team; capable and effectual in helping us to achieve the goals that we set.
Joshua Maher
Associate Consultant at IQVIAIt’s very rewarding working directly with patients and exploring their experiences on different treatments. I also love the collaborative atmosphere and working across multiple areas, as you gain a lot of experience over a relatively short period of time.
Yaoyao Xiong
Research Scientist at Oxford Nanoimaging (ONI)It is great to be part of something where the progress is really tangible and your contributions really do seem to make a difference. I most enjoy the sense of reward when we overcome a difficult problem or successfully bring together technologies we’ve developed.