Loughborough University Research Staff
Loughborough University is one of the UK's leading research universities, with over 300 research staff (with typically 3-10 years' postgraduate research experience) employed on cutting-edge projects in Engineering, Materials Science, Human Sciences, Social Sciences, Information Science and Sports Science.
Many of our researchers choose to progress their career in industry, government and other parts of the public sector, as well as in entrepreneurial start-ups.
Loughborough University would like to develop closer links with those Employers who are interested in recruiting people with the skills below into their organisation.
The Careers Adviser for Research Staff, Michele Zala, would welcome the opportunity to discuss with Employers the following:
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The best way for Research Staff to apply for roles within your organisation
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How we can use the Graduate Recruitment Fair to enable Research Staff to make enquiries about your company and other roles you have on offer
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How the Careers Adviser can work with Employers to facilitate links/communication between Employers and Research Staff
A typical researcher's skill set can include:
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Specialist Skills in their field of expertise, often with Consultancy experience with industry and academia
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Teamwork, often global, working on collaborative projects with industry
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Leadership skills - Ability to manage and motivate staff
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Ability to work autonomously, needing little direct management
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Ability to learn and acquire new skills quickly
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Ability to synthesise large volumes of information, often with advanced IT skills
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Ability to operate complex processes and technology
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Ability to communicate technical information at all levels, within and without organisations
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Problem-solving and analysis
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Quantitative Skills
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Maturity
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Judgement
For further information about Research Staff, their skills and employability, please contact - Michele Zala.