Career Development Tips for Science and Engineering Professionals
Discover valuable insights and advice on navigating a non-conventional career path in science and engineering. Learn how to enhance your CV, find postdoctoral positions, and more to advance your academic career.
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ACADEMIC CAREER WORKSHOP SCIENCE, ENGINEERINGAND MEDICINE DR MEERA UNNIKRISHNAN ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR WARWICK MEDICAL SCHOOL
A non-conventional career path MSc Biotech, Baroda, India PhD in Microbiology, Imperial College London Postdoctoral Fellow Harvard University (2 labs) Boston 8 years Assistant Professor UK Senior Scientist, Novartis Vaccines Siena, Italy
Finding a postdoctoral position Write to PI s expressing interest, even if they have not advertised Go to a major conference in the area and arrange to meet with key scientists that you might want to work with If you see an advert, contact the PI and discuss the project Find out from others about the PI/ laboratory Find out if the PI is open to you applying for Fellowships If considering a future industry career try to find a lab which has links to industry Ask your PhD supervisor for advise!!
Things you could do to enhance your CV: Write a small grant / apply for postdoctoral fellowship Research papers: Consider Pre-print servers Talks in conferences from researchers in the field. Make sure you get feedback on your CV and cover letters Get on Twitter/ Linkedin
