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What do researchers do? career profiles of doctoral graduates

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Impact on career journeys

Individual career and personal choices take the story tellers on a journey and draws on the skills and experiences gained along the way

‘My doctorate changed my life. It opened doors, and it also opened my mind. I take on challenges now, in my life and my career, because I have faith in my own abilities.’ [Cora Beth Knowles (Latin literature), Open University]

‘The career path from science doctorate to becoming a professional storyteller is probably not usual nor was it predictable, but it undoubtedly draws on many aspects of my earlier work and is immensely enjoyable and fulfilling.’ [Martin Maudsley (environmental biology), Story Soup]

‘The confidence I gained working in a multi-disciplinary environment and the insight into the expertise of other professionals has been highly influential in my career.’ [Karina Lovell (health sciences), therapist for a charity and a professor of mental health]

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Employment circumstances biological sciences

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Employment sectors biological sciences

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Occupations biological sciences

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Occupations biology

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Occupations biochemistry, molecular biology and biophysics

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Occupations microbiology

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Occupations agriculture

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Occupations other biological sciences