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Target Audience: Postgraduate Research Students
Participants will learn about becoming a postdoctoral researcher, what that means, and how to get there. They will explore possible career paths in groups, both within and outwith traditional academic routes, and will hear firsthand accounts of what working as a postdoc is really like.
In this session, we want to give participants space to consider the pros and cons of a postdoctoral researcher position and will guide them as they begin to consider the factors involved in making this decision. Therefore, this session is meant to not only be informative but has been created to give participants valuable time to consider their next steps after their PhD.
By the end of the workshop participants will:
- Be aware of possible career paths and the realities of pursuing a career in research
- Understand what is involved in working as a contract postdoctoral researcher
- Be aware of the similarities and differences between being a research student and a contract researcher
- Be aware of different approaches in identifying post-doctoral researcher positions
- Have a clear expectation about what may be involved in a postdoctoral interview and be aware of common features in the recruitment process for contract research positions
- Be aware of a range of factors to consider when choosing and applying for post-doctoral positions
Delivered By: Dr Hollie Jackson Ireland - Researcher Development Officer
Prerequisites
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Find out about the opportunities available to you as an early career researcher:PG Certificate in Researcher Professional Development
All postgraduate research students are eligible to access the Researcher Development Programme workshops. This workshop can contribute towards the PG Certificate in Researcher Professional Development (PG Cert RPD).
You can find credit and class information in the Researcher Development Programme Handbook and in NEPTUNE (Engineering, HaSS) or SPIDER (Science).
Please check with your department or Supervisor to confirm if you are enrolled on the PG Cert RPD and how many credits you are expected to achieve if you are unsure.