Research staff and PhD students

The Careers and Employability Service is committed to supporting the career development of post doctoral research staff and PhD students at The University of Nottingham.

This support is available whether you intend to continue in an academic career or are considering career options outside academia. The University is a world top fifteen choice for employers in the QS World Ranking 2011.

We offer:

individual guidance appointments
access to print and electronic resources
career management workshops ─ in partnership with the Graduate School, Graduate Centres and Professional Development

Latest news

Royal Society of Chemistry Teacher Training Scholarships

Description: Information about these scholarships is available on the RSC website.
Date:: 21/12/2012

Vitae Researcher Booklets

Description: The Vitae 'researcher booklets' offer practical information to researchers about different topics in support of their personal, professional and career development. Titles include: The Informed Researcher, The Leading Researcher and The Creative Researcher and copies can be downloaded from the Vitae website.
Date:: 15/10/2012

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Fellowship call

Description: Postdoctoral Fellowship for Foreign Researchers (Short Term) provides the opportunity for researchers based outside of Japan to conduct collaborative research activities with leading research groups at Japanese Universities and Research Institutions for visits of between 1 to 12 months.
Date:: 11/10/2012

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Recent publications

What Do Researchers Do? First Destinations of Doctoral Graduates by Subject

University Researchers and the Job Market

The Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers

Quick links

Accredited to the matrix Standard for information, advice and guidance May 2012

Association of Graduate Recruiters (AGR) 2011 Award Graduate Preparation in Higher Education - Winner - Nottingham Advantage Award

The Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services Website Award 2011: Runner - up

Careers and Employability Service

University of Nottingham
Portland Building, Level D
University Park
Nottingham, NG7 2RD

telephone: +44 (0) 115 951 3680
fax: +44 (0) 115 951 3679
email: careers-team@nottingham.ac.uk