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

Ujang Purnama

joined Goglobal graduate program Merck Inhouse Consulting as Associate Consultant (recently offered a role as Senior Manager in Healthcare Strategy Realization Office of Merck KGaA) at Merck KGaA

I enjoy applying my scientific background and business acumen to real-world scenarios, bridging the gap between research and practical implementation.

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.