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RDM Careers Day 2024

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Every year the RDM Researcher Association organises a Careers Day. This event showcases possible employment options and career paths for students, research associates and postdocs within and beyond academia.

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date and venue

Thursday 28 November 2024, 9.30am-5.00pm, Magdalen College, Oxford.

Registration

Register for your free place.

Programme

09:00-09:30 Registration and Coffee/Tea
09:30-09:40 Welcome by Professor Thomas Milne, MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, University of Oxford.
09:40-11:00

Plenary Session One: Scientific careers in and beyond academia.
Moderator: Mr Casey Johnson

  • From DPhil to Science Communication: My science-fuelled career, Dr Alexandra Tomescu, Product Specialist – AI & Machine Learning, Oxford University Press.
  • From DPhil to roles in Academia: Pivoting in Academia, Dr Adam Lewandowski, Deputy Chief Scientist for UK Biobank and Associate Professor, University of Oxford
  • From DPhil in Clinical Medicine to Biotech: A career in biotech innovation, Dr Federico Caso, Chief of Staff, Nucleate UK.
  • Careers Service, Dr Susan Black & Dr Chris Jeffs, Careers Service, University of Oxford.
11:00-11.25 Morning Coffee/Tea
11:25-12:30 Workshop One
12:30-13:25 Networking Lunch
13:25-14:40

Workshop Two 
14:40-16:00

Plenary Session Two: Scientific careers in and beyond academia.
Moderator: Dr Arlene Glasgow

  • From Postdoc to Industry: Career path beyond academia, Dr Beatrice Li, Team Lead and Principal Scientist of Protein Science, Confo Therapeutics.
  • From DPhil to Postdoc & Academic position: The Fellowship: a journey in cardiovascular science, Dr. Naveed Akbar, Associate Professor in Cardiovascular Science, Radcliffe Department of Medicine (RDM), University of Oxford.
  • From Postdoc to University Facility Head: All the small things – a career in microscopy, Dr James Bancroft, Microscopy Facility Head, Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics, University of Oxford
  • From DPhil to Industry: Insight into Industry: an early career perspective, Dr Lucy Donovan, Medical Affairs & Marketing Associate.
15:50-16.00 Closing Remarks by Dr. Naveed Akbar (Assoc. Prof. & RDM RA former chair).
16.00-17.00

Drinks reception Hosted by the RDM Researchers Association.
Sponsored by Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Workshops & Activities – the following two workshops and round table are available at the sessions titled workshop one and two. Please choose one per session.

  1. Workshop One: Forbidden topics. Dr Susan Black, Careers Services, University of Oxford. This workshop tackles the 'forbidden topics' we often shy away from in professional settings—questions about salary, annual leave, benefits, and negotiating better work conditions. Join us to gain the confidence, insights, and strategies for addressing these essential, yet sometimes intimidating, conversations openly and professionally.
  2. Workshop Two: Interview process. Dr. Chris Jeffs, Careers Services, University of Oxford. This workshop dives into the interview process, covering everything from preparation and common questions to presenting your strengths and navigating challenging scenarios. Join us to build confidence, refine your approach, and gain practical tips for standing out in interviews and landing your next role.
  3. Round Table Discussion (Auditorium) – Q&A with some of the speakers – Take this opportunity to engage with our speakers and ask any questions on your mind. Don’t be shy—they’ve likely had similar doubts or thoughts in the past.

Feedback from previous years

'It was a great mix of different career tracks! And good amount of time per presenter'.

'I thought the speakers were fantastic, really helpful that they all talked about their process of deciding what to do and that they all had recently left the Department'.