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Postdoctoral Researcher

Even though many of our graduates will have progressed in their careers since completing a case study, they are still of interest to students who wish to gain an understanding of the world of work.

About the job

Main responsibilities

Undertaking and managing research projects in various topics surrounding urban water.

Typical day

Analysing data, running hydraulic models, using GIS, arranging meetings, helping colleagues, reporting outputs from research.

What do I enjoy about my job?

Working with like minded people.

Challenging aspects

Forward planning to ensure the end goals of the research are met on time.

Why did this area of work appeal to me?

Range of interesting jobs, variety, flexibility, lack of impenetrable hierarchy.

Skills/qualifications I use in my job?

MEng and PhD; Experience in research and using various software.

Training I receive as part of my job

What training becomes available, or that is identified as needed.


Career information

Brief history since leaving University

PhD at University of Sheffield 'Solute Mixing in CSO Structures'

1 yr travelling - Thailand, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand

Where do I see myself in the future?

Who knows - I take life as it comes.


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Last updated: 22 Apr 2016