Researchers
Welcome
Researchers at Loughborough University comprise teams of Research Staff and Research Students, led by Academics (Principal Investigators) and Research Leaders within departments and within Research Groups. Research Staff and Students are full time or part time. The majority of Research staff are post-docs (have completed their PhD) although some Research staff carry out research whilst completing their PhD Study. Research students are completing a postgraduate in-depth study in a specific field to acheive a PhD.
Career Development and Employability Support is available to Research Staff and Students from :-
- Eve Uhlig – Career Development Adviser for Research Students
- Michele Zala – Career Development Adviser for Research Staff
Whether your desired career is here at Loughborough University or elsewhere, in your current field or something different, we are committed to giving you impartial and independent Career Development and Employability Support, Advice and Guidance.
This includes information, advice and for researchers to help with the development of research-related careers in higher education, in government bodies, in industry or through entrepreneurship.
We can also work with you to make the most of your transferable skills and expertise for employment in the public, private or third sectors and also for self-employment and consultancy-based careers.
Career Development and Employability Support includes :-
- Career Consultations (confidential consultation for 45-60 minutes)
- Quick Advice (short appointment for quick queries, 20-30 minutes)
- Interview Coaching
- Career Transition
- What next after PhD
- Job applications and opportunities
- Employability Workshops
- End-of-Contract Careers Advice
Partners
The Careers and Employability Centre works closely with other departments including: Research Office, Graduate School, Enterprise Office, Staff Development, Human Resources, Counselling, Teaching Centre, and may refer clients to other departments for specialist, tailored support.
Mentoring
A mentoring scheme for research staff has been launched (Oct 2010), pairing research staff with relevant mentors of their choice: experienced researchers, academics, HE managers, non-HE managers and professionals.
