Session: Tuesday 8th July PM (16.00 - 17.30)

Title: Research Careers in Different Contexts

Convenor:

Ms Kandy Woodfield (NatCen Social Research)

Abstract Details

Want to work in research but not quite sure where to start then this is the session for you! Join us for a series of short presentations from established researchers exploring research careers in different settings. Our panel will give you an insight into the many and varied careers you can develop in research. They will share career stories and discuss the challenges and opportunities different types of research roles offer.

We will conclude with an open Q&A session.

Presentation downloads

Presenter: Aleks Collingwood

Working at the Joseph Rowntree Foundation

Presenter: Alun Humphrey

Research career - Alun Humphrey

The level of the session is: Accessible

Presentation details

Presentation 1

Start time: 16:05

Presentation title:Working as an independent researcher

Author: Dr Helen Kara (Independent)

Presentation 2

Start time: 16:25

Presentation title:Working at NatCen - life in a social research organisation/agency

Author: Mr Alun Humphrey (NatCen Social Research)

Presentation 3

Start time: 16:45

Presentation title:Life as an academic researcher

Author: Dr Dave O'Brien (City University, London)

Presentation 4

Start time: 17:05

Presentation title:Working at the Joseph Rowntree Foundation

Author: Ms Aleks Collingwood (Joseph Rowntree Foundation)