John Ankers
Director, specialist tutor and developmental coach at Woolton Tutors and Woolton CoachingDon’t limit yourself to searching in one sector, your skills are useful in lots of surprising places.
Left academia after: 6+ years postdoc
19 posts
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.
Lourdes Valencia-Torres
Behavioural Scientist at NestaMy favorite parts of my job include developing behavioral solutions and running trials
Maria Kouroumali
Ertegun Administrator at University of OxfordI love having conversations with students, hearing about their research, and working alongside different Ertegun Directors
Marina Maritati
EU Projects Coordinator & Molecular Biologist at AquaBioTech Group (Malta)I am finally doing something I love and that gives me confidence, something that allows me to use my existing skills but also get new ones.
Sarah Atkinson
Assistant Director at Department of FinanceYou’re never going to have an epiphany about what to do next. You just have to pick something and try it.
Chiara Giuliano
Associate Director at AstraZenecachanging career path is not a failure, it is using your skills and knowledge to align yourself with your current needs and expectations.
James Larkin
CEO and Founder at OxomicsI’m getting to see the technology that I invented move from academia towards the clinic. The further I get down this process the more I can see the end result and it’s an exciting thing to observe.
Laurène Vetterli
Senior medical writer at Meridian HealthCommsTrust the process, be patient, trust yourself, there are always possibilities even when we stop seeing them
Gry Wester
Associate Management Consultant at VMLY&R HEALTHAs an academic and lifelong learner, I think you have the research and development skills to quickly learn about a new subject matter.
Ali Landman
Deputy Editor at The Lancet OncologyWhere you begin doesn’t have to be where you end up, and there can be lots of stops and changes along the way!
Gloria Fuentes
Scientific Visual Communicator at The Visual ThinkerIf you love science but think that the communication part is still missing, do not hesitate. Prepare yourself in face of whatever you see as your limitations and weaknesses and go for it!