course in Career development

Your journey from Science PhD to rewarding non-academic careers

Discover opportunities beyond academia

1 hour

English

Video

8 modules

Online, On-demand learning

Access on any device

Certificate on completion

What you learn

  • You will get practical insights and case studies into five potential transition pathways from academic research to successful knowledge-based careers
  • You will understand the job requirements in these areas which draw heavily on your PhD skills and experience
  • You will know more about real-life people who have made the transition from PhD but who still remain connected with advancing the scientific endeavor
  • Description

    Today’s world is one where science career pathways are significantly more complex and diverge more widely from traditional pathways. Your PhD qualification can take you in many potential directions. In this course, Martin will share with you is a pathway towards knowledge-based careers with a PhD as a core requirement. These are rewarding and varied careers options that will utilize your PhD skills and capabilities. This course will share practical insights and case studies into five potential transition pathways from academic research to successful knowledge-based careers—Academic publishing, Science communications including journalism, Information management, Scientific writing and, Technology start-ups.


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    Preview course

    LECTURE 1 | Video

    Course objectives

    6 mins

    LECTURE 2 | Video

    Bridging the skills gap

    9 mins

    LECTURE 3 | Video

    Academic publishing

    8 mins

    LECTURE 4 | Video

    Science communications

    10 mins

    LECTURE 5 | Video

    Information management

    14 mins

    LECTURE 6 | Video

    Scientific communications & writing

    5 mins

    LECTURE 7 | Video

    Tech start-ups

    6 mins

    LECTURE 8 | Video

    Conclusion & next steps

    4 mins

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    Instructor (1)

    Martin Delahunty

    Founder & Managing Director, InspiringSTEM

    Martin Delahunty is a former Global Director with Nature Publishing Group and in 2017, he founded InspiringSTEM Consulting. He gained a Degree in Natural Sciences from Trinity College Dublin and a Masters in Business Administration from the Open University. He transitioned early from a science career pathway to academic publishing, and has now…

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