Explore Careers Beyond Academia for PGRs & ECRs in MDS and LES

Location
Edgbaston Park Hotel
Dates
Wednesday 12 June 2024 (09:30-15:30)

Reserve the date in your diary to attend this vibrant event, specifically organised to widen your awareness of the huge variety of careers beyond an academic one.

Speakers and exhibitors include*

 

  • Jean-Baptiste Cazier: Head of Data Science Strategy/ Head of Bioinformatics and Biostatistics at The Francis Crick Institute

  • Frankie Lewns: Medical Writer/ Analyst at Costello Medical

  • Lucy Bee: Training Director at Avalere Health

  • Cleo White: Former Research Scientist at LabSkin, now Research Development Associate at Loughborough University

  • Trainee Patent Attorney from Marks & Clerk

  • Life Sciences recruiters from Albion Rye Asoociates

 

*Please note that the speaker line-up is provisional and subject to change

 

You will come away from the event with:

•            An increased awareness of career opportunities beyond academia, from listening to presentations from those who have made the transition

•            A clearer idea about how to make successful transitions and the opportunity to reflect on whether this might be something you would like to pursue

•            Valuable information about the support systems available to enable you to consider your career options and make informed decisions

 

The programme will enable you to attend a variety of presentations, take part in direct discussions with speakers, and gather information from a range sources.  As well as meet fellow researchers and enjoy a hotel lunch.

 

Please note: there is likely to be high demand for this workshop, places will be allocated to those who register first. The event is open to PGRs in the Colleges of LES & MDS only

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