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Job Profile: Professor of Cell and Molecular Biology
Professor Adrian Bone is Professor of Cell and Molecular Biology and Head of Research at the School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences (PABS) at the University of Brighton.
Job Profile: Lecturer in History of Dress and Textiles
Dr Rebecca Arnold has been in post at the Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London, for just two months, bringing a wealth of experience in teaching, research and writing to this prestigious institution.
Job Profile: International Accommodation Officer
Helena Pritchard has a varied and rewarding role helping international students find accommodation at the University of Glamorgan in Pontypridd, South Wales.
Job Profile: Interim Manager
"There’s no standard formula, you just make a difference and move on"Vivian Silverman is an Interim Manager. He works on a number of projects each year, implementing change within different companies.
Kieran O’Donnell – PhD Student in Clinical Medicine
Kieran O’Donnell is part of a small research team based at Imperial College London who are investigating the links between maternal stress during pregnancy and the subsequent development of the fetus and child, an area termed fetal...
Dr. Andrew Whelan, Lecturer in School of Social Sciences, Media and Communication
Many scholars now think globally in terms of the future of their career. Job search websites such as www.jobs.ac.uk has made this easier by enabling users to learn about vacancies overseas with just the click of a mouse. Here is the...
Professor Peter Squires – Professor in Criminology and Public Policy at the University of Brighton
Professor Peter Squires works in the Faculty of Health and Social Science at the University of Brighton where he heads a team undertaking influential research into various aspects of criminology, including gun crime. The many...
Deborah Toner: Early Career Fellow (Institute of Advanced Studies, University of Warwick)
Deborah Toner is in the final stages of finishing her PhD and wants to go into university lecturing. Below she describes her academic journey from student to jobseeker and explains how she manages to remain positive in the face of stiff...
Suky Sanghera – Personal Assistant to the Pro-Vice Chancellor (Research) at Coventry University
Suky Sanghera works as a PA to Professor Ian Marshall, who is the Pro-Vice Chancellor at Coventry University with overall responsibility for research. There is nothing routine or repetitive about Suky’s fascinating role, where she has...
Dr Jean-Bernard Adrey – Director of European and International Mobility at Coventry University
Dr Jean-Bernard Adrey leads the newly established European and International Mobility Service (EMIS) at Coventry University. This service enables current students and recent graduates the chance to engage in a range of exciting overseas...
Job Profile: Dr Gary Brickley – Senior Lecturer in Sports and Exercise
Dr Gary Brickley combines a busy job as a Senior Lecturer within the University of Brighton’s popular and successful Sports and Exercise Department with an exciting role training Great Britain’s Paralympic cycling team. At the...
Case Study: Professor Frank Lennon
I’m a recently retired lecturer. I have just finished work at Liverpool Hope University. I am currently an Associate Lecturer in History at MMU and also a visiting lecturer at Chester University.
Job Profile: Janine Chalmers – Equality and Diversity Adviser at the University of Aberdeen
Janine Chalmers works in the Policy, Planning and Governance section at the University of Aberdeen as Equality and Diversity Adviser. Under the legislation equality encompasses six strands: race, disability, gender, religion and belief,...
Job Profile: Kim Davidson – Press Assistant
Kim Davidson works as a press assistant in the PR and Events Department at London College of Fashion, which is part of the University of the Arts London. Kim joined the University in November, having gained varied experience in editorial...
Job Profile: Dr Susan Speer – Senior Lecturer in Psychology
Dr Susan Speer is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Manchester’s School of Psychological Sciences. As well as teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students, Susan’s research interests focus on gender identity...
Job Profile: Chris Green – Craft Portfolio Leader
Chris Green is a lecturer and manager at Buckinghamshire New University and is based in the School of Design & Craft within the Faculty of Creativity & Culture. He is course leader for various undergraduate craft programmes and also has...
Job Profile: Dr Nik Morton—Wellcome Trust Career Development Fellow
Dr Nik Morton is a Wellcome Trust Career Development Fellow, who last year established his own laboratory, Molecular Metabolism at the University of Edinburgh Centre for Cardiovascular Science. His research is of interest to many people:...
Job Profile: Alison Lee – Recruitment Officer at Buckinghamshire New University
Alison Lee works as a Recruitment Officer at Buckinghamshire New University, a role that involves recruiting new students rather than members of staff. Alison works in a team of three recruitment officers within the University’s...
Job Profile: Dr. Campbell Norman-Smith - Course Leader at Buckinghamshire New University
Dr. Campbell Norman-Smith is course leader for the MA in Furniture Conservation, Restoration and Decorative Arts at Buckinghamshire New University. He also teaches on the BA degree of the same title. The fortunate students benefit from...
Job Profile: Rachel Wall – Personnel Officer at the University of Exeter
Rachel Wall developed her career in personnel work after completing a degree in International Transport Management at Cardiff University. She obtained A levels in Maths, Economics and Geography. Once Rachel had gained varied experience...
