News and information for all postgraduate researchers at the University of York.
Are you considering a research related career after your PhD ? Not sure what direction you want to take, or what your options are? Working in Research, Wednesday 4 May, 4pm – 5pm, online Get an insight into research careers in academia, public sector, not for profit and commercial sectors. Kate Arnold, Dean of the … Continue reading Working in Research Careers Event, 2022
Careers and Placements are recruiting a team of postgraduates to help facilitate our Community Projects over Summer term 2022. These are part-time paid roles to be worked on a flexible basis for a total of 37 hours across the term. Community Projects will be delivered by teams of undergraduate volunteers, and the role of the … Continue reading Paid Facilitation Opportunities for Postgraduates
A week of employer talks for students interested in working in China and SE Asia The Asia Careers Insight Series sessions will enable you to discover career opportunities and better understand the recruitment market across Asia. There are over 20 short talks with recruiting employers to help you find out about their job opportunities and appreciate … Continue reading Asia Career Insights Series 7th-10th March
PSI (Statisticians in the Pharmaceutical Industry) are running an online Medical Statistics Careers Event on Wed 2nd March. The event is aimed at students from BSc to PhD who have an interest in the field of medical statistics, eg within pharmaceuticals, healthcare and/or medical research. The event is a chance to learn more about the … Continue reading Medical Statistics Careers Event – 2nd March
The University is providing funding for three PhD students to undertake a policy internship within the government’s Open Innovation Team (OIT). The OIT is a cross-government unit that works with experts to generate analysis and ideas for policy. In addition to its growing team of permanent civil servants, there are opportunities for PhD students to … Continue reading Reminder of upcoming event: Funded HM Government Policy Placements: Information Session, 3rd Feb 14:30-15:30
Are you interested in generating social impact through applied research ? Zinc focus on developing scalable solutions to social problems and have a number of opportunities for researchers, including their Innovation Internships placements scheme which is expected to run from early May to early August. Applications are welcome from PGRs in any academic discipline whose funding … Continue reading Zinc PhD Innovation Internships 2021-22
Panel Q&A event, Wednesday 2 February 16:00 – 17:00 Some sectors of employment have seen an expansion in digital and online opportunities as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, and recent changes in working practices have led to an increase in opportunities to work virtually or in a hybrid manner. What opportunities are available for … Continue reading Careers in an Online Business
The SIGN project, based out of the department of Theatre, Film, Television and Interactive Media (TFTI), is looking to appoint a postgraduate student on a casual basis to assist in a research project relating to the impact of diversity schemes on the career trajectory of those in the screen industries. The successful candidate will support a research … Continue reading Part-Time Research Assistant Opportunity
The University is providing funding for three PhD students to undertake a policy internship within the government’s Open Innovation Team (OIT). The OIT is a cross-government unit that works with experts to generate analysis and ideas for policy. In addition to its growing team of permanent civil servants, we also have PhD placement students who … Continue reading Funded HM Government Policy Placements: Information Session, 3rd Feb 14:30-15:30
If you’re interested in careers that link to policy and research, have you thought about working for a think tank ? Smart Thinking is a great careers resources for this sector, with lots of useful articles and advice as well as job and internship listings. This article on transitioning from academia to think tanks could be particularly useful.