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UCL Careers provides dedicated support for UCL’s researcher community in collaboration with the UCL Organisational Development.

Research assistants, Research students (MRes & PhD) and, Postdoctoral research staff have access to the range of services, resources and events highlighted on the three main areas of our site: Exploring options, Finding opportunities, Preparing to apply. As a researcher at UCL, you also have bespoke access to the following:

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One-to-one advice

Our specialist Careers Consultants with research backgrounds work closely with UCL’s research community to provide guidance regarding career options in academia and beyond, and support with applications.

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Practice interviews

For those who have been invited to a live, telephone, skype or recorded video interview, we also offer mock interviews where you can practice with one of our team and talk through the feedback they will provide.

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Events and workshops for Researchers – calendar and booking

We have a programme of Careers Consultant-led workshops on a broad range of topics, for both careers in academia and beyond academia, and also a programme of employer-led workshops, panels and networking events aimed specifically at those with a research background.

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Work experience for researchers

Our hackathons, consultancy challenges, and exclusive internships offer hands-on ways to network with employers and gain valuable experience for your CV.

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Researcher case studies

Want to explore the vast range of career paths open to those with a research background? We have put together a series of over 200 case studies to showcase the different areas researchers move into following their PhD.

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Researchers Blog

Keep up to date with all things researcher-based that are going on at UCL Careers by following UCL Researchers on Twitter or our specialist blog.

Get in touch

If you have queries about any of our services / resources or how we can support your career plans, (within or outside of academia), research students can get in touch through askUCL. Research staff members can contact our team by email.

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