Overview and details of the sessions of this conference. Please select a date or location to show only sessions at that day or location. Please select a single session for detailed view (with abstracts and downloads if available).
Please note that all times are shown in the time zone of the conference. The current conference time is: 3rd May 2024, 07:19:19am BST
Session 617: Jobs Beyond Academia: Non-Academic Career Options
Time:
Tuesday, 05/Sept/2023:
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Session Chair: Niall Robb, Queen's University Belfast
Location:PFC/02/017
Session Abstract
Whilst a career in academia is a common aspiration for PhD and Early-Career Researchers, the competitive nature of the academic job market has led many to explore alternative career paths. This panel session considers the opportunities available researchers outside of academia. A panel of accomplished professionals will share their experiences, insights, and advice on transitioning from academia to other industries. They will discuss how holding a PhD in the social sciences can prepare you for jobs, highlight the value of a PhD in the modern job market, and discuss the process of the transition.
Presentations
Jobs Beyond Academia: Non-Academic Career Options
Chair(s): Niall Robb (QUB/UACES GF)
Presenter(s): Nick Wright (Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office), Sean Heron (Miller Research), Barbara Lippert (German Institute for International and Security Affairs), Ryan Harper (Department for the Economy, Northern Ireland)
Panellists:
Nick Wright – Senior EU Research Analyst
Sean Heron – Consultant in Social and Environmental Policy
