Life Science students have a huge range of post-study options. From the lab to industrial research via finance, policy and consulting, your skills and knowledge are an asset in a diverse and changing landcape. But how to navigate the options? Join us for these events and gain ideas and inspiration for your next steps.
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Research in Industry Panel for Undergrads and Masters |
Mon 30th Jan, 4.45-6.30pm |
Thinking about using your scientific skills to contribute to research in pharmaceuticals, biotech, healthcare or life sciences? In this panel we invite Cambridge alumni from undergraduate and Masters courses to share their experience of getting into research in industry. |
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Tue 31st Jan, 1-2pm. |
Join our alumni panel to find out more about the types of non-research roles offered in the life sciences industries, what the work involves and they skills they use. |
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Academia to R&D in life science industries for PhDs & Postdocs |
Tue 31st Jan, 4-5pm |
Join our alumni panel to find out more about the types of R&D roles in a range of life sciences companies. Our guest panellists have experience in moving from a PhD or postdoc into R&D roles in 'wet' and 'dry' labs. You'll hear why they took their research skills to industry and what it's like day to day. This session will be interactive and you'll get a chance to post your questions in advance. |
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Mon 6th Feb, 2.30-3.45pm |
Are you thinking about moving to a company in the Life Sciences sector but unsure what they are looking for? Company recruiters and hiring managers read most applications and sit in on interviews, so they are the experts we can ask. What do they see happening with candidates applying in this sector? Hear an unvarnished account of what works well, and what doesn’t, in applications and interviews from those who know. |
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NEW DATE: Mon 6th Feb, 4-7pm |
The first University of Cambridge Life Sciences Careers Fair gives you the opportunity to meet organisations working across therapeutics, drug discovery, and reagents in the biomedical field in addition to those focusing on plant science, agriculture and healthcare. We'll also be welcoming organisations who provide services to life science-based firms. You'll learn more about the variety of roles available in the life science sector, from hands-on lab roles to hands-off non-research roles. https://cam.joinhandshake.co.uk/career_fairs/283/student_preview |
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Our 'Hands Off Science' YouTube playlist highlights more interesting options with a science degree.
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Check out our Careers in Biotech and Pharma playlist to hear from former PhDs and postdocs who have moved into a range of R&D and non-research roles across large pharma, smaller biotech firms and contract research organisations
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Daniel Chappell shares his journey to becoming a Clinical Trials Project Manager for the Cambridge University Hospitals trust
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Just getting started? Our Science: Research and Science: Hands Off pages explore roles, gaining experience & finding opportunities at Cambridge
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Read our top tips on starting a career in life science research
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Thinking about life sciences or healthcare consulting? Read highlights from our latest Scientific and Technical Consulting panel or check out previous panels
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Read about Nat Sci alumn, Andrew Brigg’s experience of trading lab work for medical writing
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