From PhD to Industry
Dr Fabricio
Marques,
Chemical
Engineer at CCm Research Ltd.
College
of Engineering and Physical Sciences
School of Chemical
Engineering
“Follow advice from Careers Network and make use of its
services to improve your employability prospects. The job market is very
competitive, so you need to find out how to stand out, network and obtain
contacts who can help you on your way to a successful career.”
Working
in a growing business
I am originally from Brazil, and my PhD looked at converting
carbon dioxide into lightweight and strong composite materials. In my current
role I am responsible for the Research and Development of new technologies to
use carbon dioxide and waste resources for novel materials, processes and
applications. I did consider a career in academia, but I gradually saw the
potential of being involved in developing new technologies by working in a
growing business.
Experience
is key
For PhDs looking to work in industry, experience is very
important for showing how you have applied the skills and knowledge employers
are looking for. Placements and internships are obvious examples, but don’t
overlook opportunities much closer by like speaking to academics and tutors who
can pass on contacts who might be interested in recruiting, especially with a
good recommendation. Also, I made use of a lot of the resources offered through
the Careers Network, where I attended workshops on online applications, CVs and
interviews. I got a lot of good feedback on how to increase my chances of being
successful in my job application.
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