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Queen's University Belfast - The Theory of the Postdoc Evolution#25. Kyle Matchett: teaching, leadership, and moving institution while becoming a lecturerIn this episode, Dr Kyle Matchett (Lecturer, Ulster University) talks about his experience of becoming a lecturer, including how he got teaching experience, his approach to leadership, and his take on moving institution when becoming a Principal Investigator.
Presented by Alice Dubois2022-08-1630 minQueen's University Belfast - The Theory of the Postdoc Evolution#24. Sheila McCartan: data analytics for clinical trialsIn this episode, Dr Sheila McCartan (Data Strategy Team Lead, Exploristics) shares her experience transitioning from a lab-based postdoc to an industry role in clinical trials analytics and consultancy, including how she upskilled in coding and R.
Presented by Alice Dubois2022-08-1223 minQueen's University Belfast - The Theory of the Postdoc Evolution#23. Elaine O'Reilly: becoming an academic in IrelandIn this episode, Dr Elaine O'Reilly (Associate Professor of Chemical Biology at University College Dublin) reflects on how she became an academic in the UK and Ireland, including the impact of mobility and family life on her career and work-life balance.
Presented by Alice Dubois2022-07-0728 minQueen's University Belfast - The Theory of the Postdoc Evolution#22. Delphine Wagner: from chemistry to regulatory affairsIn this episode, Dr Delphine Wagner (Director Regulatory Affairs at Kinesys Consulting Ltd) talks about her experience working in pharmaceutical regulatory affairs and how individuals with a PhD can transition to similar careers.
Presented by Alice Dubois2022-07-0728 minQueen's University Belfast - The Theory of the Postdoc Evolution#21. Caroline Barelle and Kat Maguire: exploring entrepreneurship as a postdocIn this episode, Dr Caroline Barelle (CEO and Founder of Elasmogen) talks about her career journey from postdoc to biotech entrepreneur, and Kat Maguire (Lean Startup Programme Manager, Queen's University Belfast) highlights some of the innovation programmes she manages, and how they enable postdocs and PhDs to take a step towards commercialising their research and becoming entrepreneurs themselves.
Presented by Alice Dubois2022-05-2752 minQueen's University Belfast - The Theory of the Postdoc Evolution#20. Edel Hyland and Jocelyn Tillner: are academia and industry that different?This episode compares the experience of Edel Hyland (Senior Lecturer at Queen's University Belfast), an academic and previously postdoc in the USA, to the one of Jocelyn Tillner (Head of Research and Development in BarthHaas), group leader in a hops company, highlighting some of the similarities and differences between academia and industry.
Presented by Alice Dubois2022-05-1352 minQueen's University Belfast - The Theory of the Postdoc Evolution#19. Cheryl McFarlane: applying, progressing and working in Almac Diagnostic ServicesIn this episode, Cheryl McFarlane, Assay development and validation manager for Almac Diagnostics Services, shares her experience of moving to industry after her postdoc, focusing on hiring practices and opportunities for progression in the company.
Presented by Alice Dubois2021-11-3048 minQueen's University Belfast - The Theory of the Postdoc Evolution#06. Drug management for clinical trials, leaving academia and working from homeIn this episode, Dr Shaun Spence, Cluster Investigational Product Manager at Sanofi, takes us through his role and his career in clinical trials management. Shaun describes the skills needed to succeed in this field, the process of transitioning from academia to industry as well as his experience of working from home.
Presented by Alice Dubois2021-10-051h 01Queen's University Belfast - The Theory of the Postdoc Evolution#08. What recruitment agencies are looking forIn this episode, two recruiters from agencies involved in health-, engineering- and data-related recruitment discuss their experience recruiting candidates with PhDs and postdoctoral experience, including the type of roles they can move to. They also share tips for job seekers to get their online profile noticed, prepare a good application and get ready for interview, as well as how to approach their career.
Presented by Alice Dubois2021-10-0550 min
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Presented by Alice Dubois2021-07-2725 minQueen's University Belfast - The Theory of the Postdoc Evolution#17. Janet Diffin: searching for roles and translating your skills to other sectorsIn this episode, Janet Diffin, Retail Analyst (Consumer Protection) for the Northern Ireland Utility Regulator, highlights her approach to looking for positions in the third sector as well as tips to translate your skills and experiences to roles that appear away from research.
Presented by Alice Dubois2021-07-2232 minQueen's University Belfast - The Theory of the Postdoc Evolution#16. Panchali Kanvatirth: a transition to big pharmaThis episode features Dr Panchali Kanvatirth, Research Scientist HTS at AstraZeneca. She talks about what it feels like to work in big pharma and how she transitioned from postdoc to her new role.
Presented by Alice Dubois2021-07-2223 minQueen's University Belfast - The Theory of the Postdoc Evolution#15. Paul McCague: an insight into the education academic pathIn this episode, Dr Paul McCague introduces the ins and outs of the education-focused academic path and how his passion for teaching and getting out of his comfort zone led him to embrace it as his career.
Presented by Alice Dubois2021-07-0825 minQueen's University Belfast - The Theory of the Postdoc Evolution#14 Mary Malamatari: a career in drug regulationIn this episode, Dr Mary Malamatari describes her role as a Pharmaceutical Assessor in the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency as well as how her path led her to drug regulation.
Presented by Alice Dubois2021-05-2527 minQueen's University Belfast - The Theory of the Postdoc Evolution#13. Helen Coleman: progressing as an academic while maintaining a healthy work-life balanceIn this episode, Prof Helen Coleman from the Centre for Public Health at Queen's reflects on her career as an academic, including the factors that helped her progress quickly and tips on how she maintained a healthy work-life balance while still developing her profile.
Presented by Alice Dubois2021-04-1626 minQueen's University Belfast - The Theory of the Postdoc Evolution#12. Donna Small: establishing her research niche and academic path with a fellowshipThis episode features Dr Donna Small, lecturer in the Patrick G. Johnston Centre for Cancer Research. Donna notably discusses how she used a personal fellowship to turn her interests and experience into her own independent research niche fit to complement local research.
Presented by Alice Dubois2021-03-1124 minQueen's University Belfast - The Theory of the Postdoc Evolution#11. Sarah Dolan: an MSL path towards commercial managementIn this episode, Dr Sarah Dolan explains how a Medical Science Liaison role enabled her to transition from a postdoc in cancer research to her position as Commercial Manager in Medical Nutrition in Galen Ltd. In addition to details on her actual role, Sarah shares her experience working in industry, de-busting a few myths along the way.
Presented by Alice Dubois2021-03-1122 minQueen's University Belfast - The Theory of the Postdoc Evolution#10. Derek Brazil's academic career and the benefits of travelling for researchIn this episode, Dr Derek Brazil (senior lecturer at Queen's University Belfast) highlights the different steps in his career, including his experience of travelling the world for research, and shares some tips to succeed in academia.
Presented by Alice Dubois2020-12-1721 minQueen's University Belfast - The Theory of the Postdoc Evolution#09. Brian Flatley: from biomarker discovery to start-up lifeIn this episode, Dr Brian Flatley (Business Strategy and Engagement Director at S3 Connected Health) reflects on how a degree in forensics and a keen interest in commercialisation led him to a PhD in cancer biomarker discovery and a career in healthcare technology start-ups.
Presented by Alice Dubois2020-12-1624 minQueen's University Belfast - The Theory of the Postdoc Evolution#07. Peter Kerr: transitioning to industry and opportunities in the Almac groupIn this episode, Dr Peter Kerr (Head of Operations at Sonraí Analytics Ltd and Director Global Business Development at ARC Regulatory Ltd) reflects on his career, especially his transition to the industrial sector and his multiple roles within the Almac Group. Peter shines a light on the variety of roles available in industry and provide tips to get to know more about them.
Presented by Alice Dubois2020-11-2532 minQueen's University Belfast - The Theory of the Postdoc Evolution#05. The lectureship recruitment process (Part 2 of 2)In this podcast, we explore the lectureship recruitment process, gathering views from both members of recruitment panels, Prof Aaron Maule and Dr Karen McCutcheon, and recently appointed lecturers, Dr Donna Small and Dr Paul McVeigh. This second part focuses on Donna and Paul' profiles at the time they applied for their lectureships, application documents and interviews, as well as tips to get ready to apply.
This discussion is the continuation from episode #04.
Presented by Alice Dubois2020-02-261h 02Queen's University Belfast - The Theory of the Postdoc Evolution#04. The lectureship recruitment process (Part 1 of 2)In this podcast and the next, we will explore the lectureship recruitment process, gathering views from both members of recruitment panels, Prof Aaron Maule and Dr Karen McCutcheon, and recently appointed lecturers, Dr Donna Small and Dr Paul McVeigh. This first part focuses on generalities on lectureships and associated positions, the recruitment process and the profile of the ideal candidate.
This discussion continues in episode #05.
Presented by Alice Dubois2020-02-2634 minQueen's University Belfast - The Theory of the Postdoc Evolution#03. The REF and working in Research PolicyIn this podcast, Chris Browne (Research Policy Manager in Queen's University Belfast) explains what the Research Excellence Framework (REF) is, what it is for, how it works and most importantly how it affects postdocs. Chris also discusses his role of Research Policy Manager and gives us an insight of other governmental assessment frameworks: TEF (Teaching Excellence Framework) and KEF (Knowledge Exchange Framework).
Presented by Default Presenter,Alice Dubois2019-07-0845 minQueen's University Belfast - The Theory of the Postdoc Evolution#02. Being self-employed and finding a job you loveIn this podcast, Lucy McKenna (Funder of Full Aeon Ltd, Learning designer, facilitator and coach) discusses her career path, her experience building her consultancy company and what it means to be self-employed. In her role, Lucy designs workshops and coaches people to help them feel fulfilled; she here shares with us a few tips on how to choose a career to be happy in life. Lucy also talks about one of her passions and gives us a glimpse of what work may look like in the future!
Presented by Alice Dubois2019-03-2933 minQueen's University Belfast - The Theory of the Postdoc Evolution#01. Careers in scientific publishingIn this podcast about careers in scientific publishing, guest Tasha Mellins-Cohen, director of Publishing for the Microbiology Society, talks about her role, career, types of positions in publishing and challenges faced by the sector. A QUB postdoc guest, Helina Marshall, also joins and shares her experience as a junior editor for Access Microbiology.
Presented by Alice Dubois2019-01-1837 min
The Theory of the Postdoc Evolution#01. Careers in scientific publishingIn this podcast about careers in scientific publishing, guest Tasha Mellins-Cohen, director of Publishing for the Microbiology Society, talks about her role, career, types of positions in publishing and challenges faced by the sector. A QUB postdoc guest, Helina Marshall, also joins and shares her experience as a junior editor for Access Microbiology.2018-11-2037 min