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News Flash for Researchers

The Careers Service is here for you, whatever your stage of progression as a researcher. We recognise the investment you’ve made in your research training and where this could take you, within academia and/or beyond. We support all career directions equally, and will work with you to identify next steps, boost your employability skills and make strong applications.

Our bespoke services for researchers continue to grow. We offer practical workshops each term, plus many more events and opportunities. Browse our full resources via the buttons below, or download this summary. See our news flash for researchers page for a quick overview of forthcoming events and opportunities. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, contact our information team on 01865 274646 or reception@careers.ox.ac.uk.

Podcasts coming soon!

Careers Conference for Researchers 2019

The Careers Conference for Researchers targeted late-stage DPhil students and research staff who are considering career options beyond academia. This popular annual conference combined ‘day in the life of’ panel sessions covering sectors of greatest interest to researchers, skills workshops and extended opportunities to engage with employers who actively look to recruit researchers at our networking lunch and drinks reception.

See the conference booklet here. Podcasts from the conference will be made available soon so watch this space!

Information for Researchers

Researchers say they value the Careers Service as a trusted and confidential resource. We are a friendly, impartial team with considerable experience both inside and outside academia. Our services are available to all research staff during, and for one year after, their contract at Oxford. Oxford students and alumni have life-long access to the Careers Service.