Career development
Academic career pathways can be different from country to country, even within Europe. LERU, the League of European Research Universities, has developed academic career maps to give an indication of how researchers can progress from doctoral studies to professorship, and the type of positions available.
The maps show the different research positions available in an institution, the levels of responsibility, how they are funded at each stage and how a researcher may progress from one level to the next. There are maps available for 9 European countries, including the UK, and these can be accessed here.
CRAC: The Career Development Organisation is the independent, charitable organisation dedicated to career development and active, career-related learning for a number of groups including young people, graduates and researchers. CRAC have a passionate belief that individuals have the ability to achieve their career goals if they are equipped with the skills to do so.
Vitae is a national organisation championing the personal, professional and career development of doctoral researchers and research staff in higher education institutions and research institutes. The website has useful information, resources and links for researchers at all stages of their careers.
Scenta works with leaders in the SET community to provide a gateway to the best information and resources for those pursuing a career in science, engineering and technology (SET).
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