What 40k job adverts say about academic career progression
LSE Impact BlogA study of over 40k academic job ads highlights how the skills required for progression differ over career stage & geography – shared from LSE Impact Blog
Careers
Blog – How Being Seen Might Matter in Science
Dr Yvonne CouchIn this blog Dr Yvonne Couch talks about the importance of having a reputation in science, and how it might be possible to build one.
Blog – 5 things I wish I knew before starting my PhD
Anna Marie RosickáAnna Marie Rosická has learned a few lessons since starting her PhD, and in this blog she shares them, so that you can benefit from her hindsight
Blog – How to Navigate a Job Switch
Dr Sam MoxonSam started a new job this month, which we know can be stressful, in this blog he writes about how you can make transition easier.
Blog – Am I in “Career Drift Mode?”
Dr Connor RichardsonSometimes you need to ask yourself some tough questions, are you happy? Is your career on track? At the end of 2022 Dr Connor Richardson did just that.
How can we share our research with everyone?
NIHRResearchers and research funders are striving to make research findings available to everyone. So, how can we do this well? Blog from the NIHR
Blog – Writing a paper with lots of co-authors
Dr Anna VolkmerDr Anna Volkmer shares her tips on writing a manuscript with multiple co-authors, a daunting process for any early career researcher.
Blog – Peer Reviewing Grant Applications
Dr Kamar Ameen-AliDr Kamar Ameen-Ali recently had her first experience as a grant reviewer (no pressure). In this blog she shares her experience, to help new reviewers.
Pathways for Research within Public Health
Hear about Becky Wilkinson’s role as a Consultant in Public Health, and Ciara McGee’s post as an NIHR-funded Research Associate – from NIHR
Blog – Writing a fellowship application
Dr Beth EyreComing to the end of your PhD? So is Beth Eyre, and in this blog she talks about what she has learned making her first fellowship application.
Research Culture Uncovered, the leaky pipeline who loses out?
Dementia ResearcherResearch Culture Uncovered Podcast – Dr Rachel Handforth talking Leaky Pipelines, Inequalities, Abelism and Underrepresentation
Blog – Procrastination the Thief of Time
Dr Yvonne Couch is a big procrastinator. In this blog she talks about why, if it’s a bad thing… and if anything can be done about it.