Writing – Research Careers

Career profiles: PhD Degree: Biology Sector: Charities

Katherine Fletcher

Research Communications Officer at Parkinson’s UK

Be proactive and nurture your skills outside of the lab. Think about your career options early, so you have time to build your CV. Think about what motivates you and follow what you enjoy.

Career profiles Degree: Ecology Sector: Publishing

Simon Harold

Senior Editor at Nature Ecology and Evolution

My main piece of advice would simply be to get that first job, and not worry too much about whether it’s your dream job or not.

Career profiles Degree: Biology Sector: Publishing

Katie Ridd

Global Editorial Talent Manager at Springer Nature

People ask me how they can prepare for an editorial career at our journals. I always suggest that researchers get involved in the submission and peer review of their own papers.