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Learning & Development
It’s tough to aspire to a career, sector or role that you don’t know about, the resources in this section aim to address this.…
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ExploreDr Shunqi Zhang
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8 minutes
An interview with Dr Shunqi Zhang, social sciences researcher and member of the University of Southampton's first Prosper cohort in 2025.…
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ExploreDr Rebecca Jensen
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5 minutes
An interview with Dr Rebecca Jensen, a Pharmacology and Therapeutics postdoc who was part of the University of Liverpool's 2025 Prosper cohort.…
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ExploreZaihao Tian
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7 minutes
An interview with Zaihao Tian, Mechanical Engineering researcher and a member of the University of Southampton's first Prosper cohort in 2025.…
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Explore
Matt McGinley (Talent Acquisition Lead) and Susan Jalicy (Scientific Team Director) from Inizio Medical provide their perspectives on transitioning from a research career to the medical communications industry.…
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ExploreEmployer Insight session: Environment Agency - April 2025
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28 minutes (1 minute reading | 27 minutes video)
Emily Fallon and Pam Reynolds of the Environment Agency talk about day-to-day work at the EA, the value that skills developed through academic research can add to their organisation, how you can showcase these in non-academic job applications, and the transition from academia into industry, with top tips to prepare and advice on the practicalities of a career with the EA.…
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ExploreDr Devon Crouch
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16 minutes
Dr Devon Crouch We spoke to former postdoc Dr Devon Crouch about his experience with Prosper, and his career switch to Unilever. Role on starting Prosper cohort Researcher within the Life Courses and Medical Sciences faculty at the University of Liverpool Current role Sustainable Packaging Materials Scientist at Unilever Case study conducted April 2025 What’s your background as a postdoc and researcher? I was a PhD student in the Institute of Life Courses…
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ExploreDemystifying recruitment Q&A - December 2024
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28 minutes (1 minute reading | 27 minutes video)
Expert recruiters join Prosper to answer postdocs' questions about recruitment practices and processes…
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ExploreWorking at Stream Bio
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4 minutes
Andy Chaloner discusses his work as Chief Executive Officer at Stream Bio.…
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ManagersCreating a working environment that lets you and your postdoc grow: skills for PIs and postdocs
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27 minutes (8 minutes reading | 19 minutes video)
A PI Network session on how to help your postdoc to develop their skills in a way that benefits you both.…
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Learning & DevelopmentSkills identification
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2 minutes
Here we provide videos and resources to get you thinking about your skills.…
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Learning & DevelopmentStarting a business and entrepreneurship
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2 minutes
Whether you’re thinking of starting a business or not, the resources here are relevant in your current research role. In both, you identify a niche or a need, a way to address it and manage risk.…
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ExploreExplore
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3 minutes
A good awareness of possible sectors, valued skills and job roles are an important part of your career development.…
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ExploreCommercial awareness
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7 minutes
Develop your commercial awareness skills and your entrepreneurial thinking.…
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Act
How to expand your commercial awareness of the business and sector that you want to work in.…
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