Madeline Nightingale
Senior Analyst at RAND Europe‘Academic’ research doesn’t only happen in universities; there might be more overlap than you think between academia and industry.
Left academia after: PhD
30 posts
Aziza Khabbush
Senior Business Analyst at Lifescience DynamicsYes, I felt pretty confident overall. I enjoyed my PhD and felt it equipped me well for any intellectual challenges that other roles might throw at me.
Holly Prescott
Careers Adviser for Postgraduate Researchers at University of BirminghamIf I was going to turn this into my ideal job, what bits of it would I keep, what would I lose, and what would I want to add?
Philipp Langer
Senior Associate Consultant at Cambridge Healthcare Research (CHR)The problem-solving aspect is what I enjoy the most and the direct impact/value my work has is very rewarding.
Ben Cowell
Director General at Historic HousesAlways think about what you can offer to others, and be prepared to market your skills and strengths accordingly.
Aaron Tooley
Founder and CEO at acgtMedia, LLCTransitioning out of academia is not easy–it takes time but find a way to use your skills and training for whatever is next.
Alex Liversage
UK/Ire Seahorse Instrument Sales Specialist at Agilent Technologies Inc.The skills you have are highly valued, but a positive can-do attitude is just as important.
Brigita Séguis
Senior Research Manager at Cambridge Assessment EnglishBased on my own experience and that of my DPhil friends, it’s much easier to transition into non-academic roles than I ever thought it would be.
Caroline Evans
Head of Chemistry at Wellington CollegeI’m very glad I did a PhD. Going through the experience made me a much better teacher.
Catherine Twomey
Product Manager and Senior Instructional Designer at Learning Science LtdAs a young student, I had dreams of combining my passion for art with my interest in science.
Markus Guerster
Manager, Asset Management (O3b mPOWER) at SESWorking in a private Sector that provides value to the world by connecting people is very rewarding.
Margot Khouri
Senior Business Development Specialist at IQVIAThere are so many opportunities out there. Planning every step carefully is crucial, taking the next step in a timely manner is essential.