Episode 24 - I like research but want to leave academia
PhD Voice Notes by Dr Chris Thompson
E24
May 6, 2026
07:50
Episode notes
In episode 24 of PhD Voice Notes, I discuss roles of interest to those who enjoy teaching but wish to leave academia. More specifically:
- Research-related roles within a university setting
- Other research-related opportunities outside of a university setting
- Top tips on starting to consider your options
A list of possible roles and a template email to employers is available for this episode. You can download it by clicking the link to the Google Drive folder - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1O0Z1qKEwXtjBuhhkRxL4UtY6L4u3v7A2?usp=drive_link
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