Author: Jennifer Polk
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Sarah Lockyer, Forensic Anthropologist, Transition Q&A
About Sarah Lockyer Sarah Lockyer, an Acadian from New Brunswick, earned her PhD in bioarchaeology at Bournemouth University in the U.K. She is now the Canadian Armed Forces’s casualty identification coordinator and forensic anthropologist. She can be found on social media @S_Lockyer. What did you hope for in terms of employment as you completed your PhD?…
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Anaïs Bertrand-Dansereau, Researcher, Transition Q&A
You do not have to accept the labour conditions that have become the norm in universities, even if you are passionate about research and teaching.
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Sarah Culpeper, HR Generalist, Transition Q&A
About Sarah Culpeper Sarah Culpeper earned her PhD at the University of Virginia in critical and comparative studies in music. She’s now an HR generalist, HR organizational services, at the Library of Parliament in Ottawa. Connect with her on LinkedIn. What did you hope for in terms of employment as you completed your PhD? Fairly early…
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Hayley Furlong, Research Program Officer, Transition Q&A
“Fundamentally my overarching objective is to support researchers in driving their research program via securing national, European, or international funding awards and grants,” says Hayley Furlong.
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How one non-profit provides PhDs with valuable work experience in medical affairs
“The traits and abilities which make medical science liaisons successful are the same that make a successful doctoral or postdoctoral scientist,” says the founder of Meristem Health.
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Addressing the academia-first mentality in PhD programs
While individual initiative is vital, a larger cultural shift is needed. A guest post by Jonathan Malloy and Loleen Berdahl.
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What Colour Is Your Parachute, PhD? Book Review
No one book can cover everything a job seeker might find useful to know, but with that in mind, Parachute is an excellent resource for anyone seeking employment outside academia.
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Rose Muravchick, Assistant Director, Transition Q&A
Moving from a PhD in religious studies to working at a teaching and learning centre has sparked an interest in communications and marketing for Dr. Rose Muravchick.
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Helen Kang, Healthcare Communication Consultant, Transition Q&A
Helen Kang earned her PhD in sociology, with a focus on medical sociology and history, from Simon Fraser University. She is now a self-employed consultant who specializes in health-care communication.
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Does a PhD actually make a difference in a non-academic work environment?
The degree will probably not get you the job, but hiring managers will recognize that you have critical thinking and project management skills, says one panelist.