Please click on the titles below to see the range of organisations and roles that our alumni students have started their careers within since completing their PhD studies.
Academia
Academic positions include PostDocs, Research Fellows and Research Associates.
| Organisation | Location | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Bristol | UK | |
| University of the West of England | Bristol, UK | |
| University of Edinburgh | UK | |
| University of Exeter | UK | |
| University of Glasgow | UK | |
| University College London | UK | |
| University of Newcastle | UK | |
| Rothamsted Research | West Devon, UK | |
| University of Oxford | UK | |
| University College Dublin | Republic of Ireland | |
| University of Toulouse | France | |
| University of Paris | France | |
| University of Munster | Germany | |
| University of Gothenburg | Sweden | |
| Princeton University | USA | |
| University of Texas | USA | |
| University of California San Diego | USA | |
| The University of Arizona | USA |
Data science/programming
| Organisation | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Darktrace | Software developer | Cambridge, UK |
| Government Statistical Service | Civil service statistician | UK |
| Imperial Brands PLC | Data analyst | Bristol, UK |
| Office for National Statistics | Data scientist | South East Hampshire, UK |
Education
| Organisation | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Interactive Scientific | Research and development contractor | Bristol, UK |
| University of Birmingham | Technology and enhanced learning (TEL) developer | Birmingham, UK |
| Secondary School | Teachers | Bristol, UK |
Industry
| Organisation | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Twist Biosciences | Market Development Scientist | San Francisco, USA |
| LEO Pharma | Regulatory Integration Specialist | Denmark, Europe |
Policy
| Organisation | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| ADAS (Agricultural Development and Advisory Service) | Sustainable Agriculture Consultant | Cheshire, UK |
| BBSRC (Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council) | Strategy and Policy Officer | Swindon, UK |
| DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) | Policy Advisor | London, UK |
| DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) | Policy Advisor | Bristol, UK |
Science communication
| Organisation | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Free-lance | Scientific language editor and science writer | UK |
| Science made simple | Science Communicator | Cardiff, UK |
| Sciterion | Medical Writer | Surrey, UK |
Other
| Organisation | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Barnardo's | Management Secretary and Regional Support Officer | Bristol, UK |
| BBSRC (Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council) | Innovation and Skills Manager | Swindon, UK |
| CRUK (Cancer Research UK) | Technology transfer role | UK |
| Plantlife | Road Verge Campaign Manager | Wiltshire, UK |
Career destinations
(6 months post-thesis submission)
Career destinations
(up to 30 months post-thesis submission)
Data from former students of our 2012-2014 cohorts.