Developing careers in research
We support the career development of our researchers in many ways, from providing training and collaboration opportunities to mentoring and researcher communities.
Here, they describe some of the opportunities the University offers and how it has helped with developing their own career paths in research.
Dr Eva Caamano Gutierrez
Taking an interdisciplinary approach to biotechnological research within the University’s Computational Biology Facility.
Dr Cyril Caminade
Climatologist Dr Cyril Caminade has accessed various opportunities within the University to help strengthen his research.
Dr James Hobson
James is making the most of the freedom to develop his own ideas to become a leader in nanomedicine.
Dr Cat Mahoney
Cat is on her way to being a research leader in Communication and Media after being awarded a Derby Fellowship in 2018.
Mary Jane Monaghan
Mary talks about how the University's research environment has enabled her to both share and gain insights into impact.
Dr Helen Cauldbeck
A Unilever Research Fellow in the Department of Chemistry describes engaging with the early career researcher (ECR) community.
Dr Sarah Arrowsmith
Sarah, a Post-Doctoral Research Associate, talks about how the University's close connections to the NHS are a key contributor to her flourishing research career.
Dr Hugo Lam
A researcher at the Management School, has seen his research interests broaden significantly after taking up his post at the University in 2015.
Dr Nicola Beesley
Nicola talks about taking advantage of various development opportunities at the University on her path to becoming an independent researcher.