Vitae research staff conference 200905 November 2009

Dr Anne Forde

Presenter Organisation

University of Cambridge

Presenter Job

Postdoctoral Careers Adviser

Sessions & Workshops

Careers - Researchers careers - statistics, examples and theories to help you plan

Biography

After completing her PhD in immunology in Dublin in 1996, Anne wanted to give research another chance, and moved to Germany to do a three year postdoc. Her project was high risk but she loved the atmosphere in the lab and learned a lot. However, Anne felt she didn't have the passion or talent to become a principal investigator so she slowly started to explore careers in science communication. After a year of applying for various things, Anne got a part-time role as German correspondent for the career development website ScienceCareers which evolved into a full-time job the following year. Anne loved the networking and communication element of science writing but wanted a more people focused job. In 2006, she joined the University of Cambridge Careers Service as a careers adviser for life science postdocs. Her current job combines her interest in science and scientific careers, with her passions for communication and people.