Researcher Conference 2011 1st Parallel, Further Information

Careers Outside Academia, 11.10 till 12.10

This conference theme has been added to this year's conference in response to the comments we received from the questionnaire consultation with Liverpool Resarch Staff. Many researchers requested further information on opportunities that exist beyond academia.

Four speakers with different research backgrounds will discuss their experiences of transition from academia to industry and the public sector. We see these sessions as an opportunity for Liverpool Researchers to discuss and reflect on their career planning. Leaving academia is one option and we would like researchers to explore it during these parallel sessions

Parallel 1, Session 1

Dr Helen Powell from Astra Zeneca, Pharmaceutical
This session will consider alternative career options for researchers with scientific research interests. The presenter will talk about her experiences in moving from academic research to the pharmaceutical industry.
Guidance: the session will be of immiediate relevance to researchers who are currently conducting research in the Faculties of Sciences &Engineering and Health & Life Sciences

Parallel 1, Session 2:

Dr Will Sopwith from Research and Development at the Wirral PCT
This session will consider alternative career pathways for researchers in the biomedical field. The presenter will talk about his move from academic research to working with the Health Protection Agency and then working within R&D for a Primary Care Trust. The session will provide evidence of transferability of skills from one sector to another.
Guidance: the session will be of immiediate relevance to researchers who are currently conducting research in the Faculty of Health & Life Sciences

Parallel 1, Session 3:

Alison Welsby from Liverpool University Press
This session will consider alternative career pathways for researchers who are interested in editorial work in the wider disciplines of Arts and Humanities. Skills developed during academic research practice will be discussed and demonstrate how they can be applied in a new capacity at a different professional dimension.
Guidance: the session will be of immiediate relevance to researchers who are currently conducting research in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Parallel 1, Session 4:

Dr Greg Zysko from EA Technology, serving the Power Industry
This session is for Researchers in Engineering or related disciplines and the presenter has experienced academic research at international academic institutions. The presenter will talk about his experiences in the Power Industry and discuss the transferability of skills from academia to industry.
Guidance: the session will be of relevance to researchers from the Faculty of Sciences and Engineering