Post-PhD Career 3: Dr Kasia Makowska, Press and Science Communications Officer

From a PhD in cancer biology to science communications, find out more about Dr Kasia Makowska’s career in the TalkPlant...

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I currently work as a Senior Funding Policy Manager at UKRI. Read to find out more about this role.

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In my first job outside academia, I worked as a Research Programme Manager at NIHR. Read to find out more...

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PhD opens up several career opportunities inside and outside academia. A new blog series will highlight several post-PhD roles.

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A few years ago when I was getting a haircut, the barbers and other customers mocked and laughed at me...

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A final year PhD student got in touch with me recently to get some advice about career options outside academia....

About Dr Rupesh Paudyal

I’m a science blogger, formerly a researcher. I write about the latest science topics in a simple, accessible language. I also write about my experiences in academia, hoping that it will inform my readers more about choices inside and outside academia. My interests include science, and policy affecting research and innovation.

So make sure you keep on visiting to be up to date on exciting science findings.

Declaration: I am employed by UK Research and Innovation. I write these blogs in a personal capacity. Opinions expressed here are my own and not my employer’s or anyone else unless it’s directly quoted by someone else.

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