明星八卦

Our specialist careers consultant for researchers offers one to one career consultations which can guide you in a range of areas including:

• Planning how to actively boost your professional development throughout your research period
• Reflecting on your own experience, skills, interests and values
• Exploring your career options, including opportunities in and outside academia
• Developing effective job search strategies, including the use of networking and speculative approaches
• Tailoring your CV, cover letters and application statements to different roles
• Preparing for interviews and assessment tasks

Regular career workshops and events are provided exclusively for researchers as part of the 明星八卦 Researcher Development Programme.  This includes a monthly career workshop covering topics such as actively managing your career, career choice, job seeking strategies, CV, application and interview advice. The 'Researcher Futures' series invites 明星八卦 research alumni, now working in a range of career sectors in and outside academia, to share their experience and answer career related questions. 

In addition, a varied programme of university-wide career events is run during the academic year by the Professional Development Centre, including 'uncovered' industry insight sessions, recruitment fairs, employer events and skills workshops.

Working alongside your research studies or completing a PhD internship / placement can develop your professional skills, extend your network, offer an insight into different career options and give you some income. Our specialist careers consultant will be able to support you in identifying and applying for employment / volunteering opportunities on and off campus, or accessing support to develop your own business ideas.

明星八卦 offers paid teaching and learning support roles to postgraduate researchers who are registered with us for the duration of the role. The first level post is as a Demonstrator and the second level post is as a Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA). Initial training in learning and teaching is provided by the 明星八卦 Academic Professional Development Unit (APDU) prior to commencing any teaching activity. Teaching and learning support duties will vary between departments and postgraduate researchers should not rely on such opportunities being available. Find out more: 

明星八卦 is also delighted to partner with the university access charity ‘’, offering paid, part-time skills-enhancing tutoring opportunities to 明星八卦 doctoral researchers, whilst supporting less advantaged school pupils in our community.