Ruth Docherty Managing Editor of the British Dental Journal based at Nature Publishing Group in London It’s not easy to find a job that utilizes your specialist knowledge as a PhD holder yet also provides a progressive career path. Many are looking outside the academic world for a rewarding…>
Academic Case Studies
Lecturer at the University of Cardiff
A career in academia may not be straightforward. One report suggests that people change job up to 11 times in their lifetime. Even for those with a strong academic background, opportunities and changing circumstances can lead to jobs that might not have been expected. Choosing your career Dr. Sheila Dargan…>
Lecturer and Tutorial Fellow at the Department of Philosophy, University of Sussex
Keith Wilson, Tutorial Fellow in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Sussex Dr Keith Wilson works in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Sussex as a Lecturer and Tutorial Fellow. Keith completed his PhD at the University of Warwick, where he undertook an exchange with…>
Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Bath
Dr John Troyer is a Lecturer in Sociology in the Department of Social and Policy Sciences at the University of Bath. He is also Deputy Director of the Centre for Death and Society, also based at the university. John is an academic expert in the field of death and dying…>
Assistant Professor in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of Pennsylvania
Dr Andrew Newberg is a neuroscientist and medical doctor and is Director of Research at the Myrna Bring Center for Integrative Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Medical College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Senior Lecturer in Physics at the University of Bath
Dr Philippe Blondel works in the Department of Physics at the University of Bath where he is Senior Lecturer and Head of the Remote Sensing Laboratory. He is also Deputy Director of the Centre for Space, Atmospheric and Oceanic Science, joint between Physics and the University’s Department of Electronic and…>
Lecturer in Physical Chemistry at the University of Bath
Dr Petra Cameron Lecturer in Physical Chemistry Faculty of Science, University of Bath Dr Petra Cameron works at the University of Bath where she is a Lecturer in Physical Chemistry in the Faculty of Science. Petra is an active scientific researcher and was awarded the Harrison-Meldola memorial prize and…>
Reader in Theology and Society at Canterbury Christ Church University
Dr Robert Beckford, Canterbury Christ Church University Dr Robert Beckford is one of the UK’s leading black theologians. His present role as reader at Canterbury Christ Church University involves teaching students modules in Theology and Popular Culture, Theology and Politics and Contemporary Christology as part of their undergraduate theology…>
Senior Lecturer in Religious Studies at the University of Chester
Dr Wendy Dossett Senior Lecturer in Religious Studies at the University of Chester Dr Wendy Dossett works at the University of Chester, combining a busy role as a lecturer to undergraduate and postgraduate students with a fascinating research programme. She is part of a small team within the Centre…>
Research Studentship
Jonathan Djietror has been in Japan for several years in a research position. His insider knowledge of the Japanese higher education system, and detailed understanding of life in the Far East will be invaluable to anyone considering a career move. Please tell us about your current situation. I am currently…>