Researcher careers
What do researchers do?
Read about the latest findings in our What do researchers do report 2022
Discipline-specific infographics on career destinations of doctorate holders. Our infographics look at sectors, occupations, typical roles, and satisfaction levels
Researcher career stories
Be inspired by over 150 narratives from individual researchers - offering an insight into the lives and career decisions of contributors.
Where are they now? Ten years on, we've caught up with several researchers to find out where their skills have led them.
EURAXESS UK Career Development Centre and read the inspiring EURAXIND video career stories from those who made the step beyond academia
Professional development
Focus on mentoring and coaching for researchers. Browse resources
RDF Planner - our online app can help you plan, track and evidence your development
PDP ROC - try our online course
Career management
Read more about our involvement in Sustainable Careers for research empowerment SECURE
Listen to our podcasts in conjunction with Taylor & Francis on preparing for academic conferences
Doctoral careers outside higher education
Example CVs
Fictional example CVs based on 6 real researchers, each written in a range of styles appropriate to different career goals: academic, chronological and competence-based CVs.
Advice on creating an effective CV
