Careers beyond academia
An increasing proportion of postdoctoral researchers and early career researchers are employed in the Higher Education sector in non-academic roles, or beyond academia altogether. But what are the realities of following this career route?
Featuring an expert panel working in a range of roles and across a variety of sectors, the #vitaechat on Tuesday 31 July at 12 - 1pm will explore the ups and downs of developing a career beyond academia.
This Focus On will run from July 2018 until the end of September 2018 and we will be reaching out to you to gather your views and experiences during this time. Tweet us anytime @Vitae_news
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What are my options beyond academia?
The following links illustrate the range of interesting and varied careers beyond academia that researchers have taken, including the EURAXESS career stories launched in July 2018.
- EURAXESS career stories
- What do research staff do next – report
- What do research staff do next – career stories
- How to develop your profile in and outside of academia
- Career for researchers outside of Higher Education
- Employability lens on the RDF
- What do researchers do next, a #postac story
Setting up your own business
The research environment offers many opportunities for enterprising individuals. As a researcher you probably have already developed relevant knowledge and skills.
You might be contemplating how you can build a business from your research or using your researcher capabilities.
- Enterprising researcher booklet
- How to start a business after your PhD
- Your enterprise questions answered
- Career profiles of doctoral entrepreneurs
Whatever stage you are at, these resources will help you develop your enterprising capabilities.
Spotlight on: Professional development
Time spent thinking about your areas for development is time well spent, especially if you are considering careers beyond academia. Planning your development will enable you to achieve your goals and through regular professional development planning (PDP) you can:
- identify and develop the skills and knowledge you need to complete your doctorate
- be more employable for a range of career paths open to doctoral graduates
- make more informed choices in your development and your career
New to professional development planning? Try our Professional Development Planning for Researchers online course (PDPROC)
Developing a career beyond academia after your PhD #vitaechat
Developing a career beyond academia after your PhD #vitaechat
An increasing proportion of postdoctoral researchers are employed in the Higher Education sector in non-academic roles, or outside of academia altogether. But what does it really take to go “alt-ac”?
Join us on Tuesday 31 July from 12 until 1pm for our #Twitterchat
Featuring an expert panel working in a range of roles and across a variety of sectors, this #vitaechat will explore the ups and downs of developing a career beyond academia after your PhD.
Develop broader experience during your PhD
Find out more about making the most of placement opportunities below.
- Watch making the most of PhD placements #vitaehangout
- Learn about the benefits of internships and professional placements for researchers
- Read The comprehensive researcher on placement
- Supporting researchers through placements? Read guide for supervisors, research directors and PIs
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