Researcher careers

NEW: discipline-specific infographics on career destinations of doctorate holders.

Our infographics look at sectors, occupations, typical roles, and satisfaction levels

Data is from our What do researchers do? publications series.

Be inspired by over 150 narratives from individual researchers.

Stories offer insight into the lives and career decisions of contributors.

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Plan your career development

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Be aware of your values

Effective cover letters

Applying for academic jobs

Creating an effective academic CV

Writing a statement of academic research interest

Research funding

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After your doctorate

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Understand yourself

Explore career opportunities

Doctoral careers outside higher education

Improve employment opportunities

Planning to succeed in your career

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.

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