Advise for Job Hunting after your PhD

Описание: In this session, Adam Smth welcomes Dr Chloe Fawns-Ritchie and Ishita Virmani to share practical advice and personal experiences on job hunting after a PhD. Together, they explore how to navigate uncertainty, identify opportunities, and take confident next steps in dementia research. 

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Finishing a PhD can feel like stepping off a cliff. For years, your path was defined by deadlines, supervisors, and a clear research focus. Then suddenly, it is up to you to decide what comes next. Job hunting after a PhD can be daunting. Where do you start? How do you stand out? And what if you are not sure what you want anymore? In dementia research, the options are wide but not always obvious. Today, we will explore practical advice for navigating this uncertain stage, making confident choices, and finding a role that fits your skills, values, and ambitions.

Speakers

Dr Chloe Fawns-Ritchie - is a Lecturer in Psychology at The University of Edinburgh. Her research focuses on the bidirectional relationship between cognitive function and health across the lifespan. Chloe has put a lot of thought into how you get the job you want in academia, and how this goes beyond the interview.

Ishita Virmani - is a Researcher at Medical University Innsbruck. They are working in the regulatory science group focussing on bridging the gaps between science and regulations. They are also participating in various European projects and contributing with my their background in Toxicology.

Programme

The format of the event is a 30 minute livestream where the speakers will each present their thoughts on this topic for 10 minutes each, the host will then ask questions and the livestream will end. The speakers will then join the online chat and interact with the audience, answering questions and giving those who attended a chance to share their thoughts on the topic.
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