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Careers in Your Ears

King's Careers & Employability
King's College London
Interdisciplinary Research
Academia
Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA)
Labour Market
Clinical Academic Careers
Career Change
Passion
Career Experimentation
Transferable Skills
Linkedin
King's Careers Network For Researchers
Portfolio Career
Teaching In Higher Education
Phd In Physiology
Deloitte
Risk and Compliance
Consulting Industry
Big Four Recruitment Process
Informational Interviews / Networking

The Careers Podcast for PhD Students and Research Staff at King's College London.

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Latest Episodes

Dr Francesca Greenstreet joins us to explore her journey from a decade in neuroscience research to a creative, fast-paced role in research communications at King’s. She shares how her “favourite bits” of academia - people, creativity, and curiosity -... more

Thinking about leaving academia but research is the only thing you've ever been 'passionate' about?

This can make looking for next steps really challenging.

In this episode, Anna and Laura (careers consultants for researchers) unpick what it mean... more

If you’re a current or aspiring clinical academic wondering how to build a research career alongside clinical practice, this episode is for you.

Professor Julie Sanders, cardiovascular nurse and clinical academic joins us to discuss:

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In this episode we talk to Dr Santhi Kuppilivenkata, Head of Data Science at KPMG. It was a refreshingly honest conversation about returning to work after maternity leave: 'it's not a break' and leveraging your research skills and academic approach i... more

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Recent Guests

Julie Sanders
Professor of Cardiovascular Care, King's College London; honorary clinical contracts at Barts and GSTT
King's College London
Episode: S15 Ep 1 | Balancing Research and Practice |Clinical Academic Careers with Professor Julie Sanders
Santhi Kuppilivenkata
Head of Data Science at KPMG
KPMG
Episode: S14 Ep6: Head of Data Science at KMPG | navigating career complexity - agentic AI, dual careers and caring responsibilities
Amal Abuzeinab
Interdisciplinary architectural senior lecturer and strategic advisor
De Montfort University, Leicester
Episode: Series 14: Ep4 Grit & Creativity | Forging an Interdisciplinary Academic Career with Dr Amal Abuzeinab
Alice Santambrogio
King's alumnus with a PhD in stem cell biology; transitioned to project management in biotech
Biotech Company (industry)
Episode: S14 Ep2: Project Management Beyond Academia with Dr Alice Santambrogio
Vittorio Aita
Physicist, science communicator, associate editor at Nature Communications
Nature Communications (Springer Nature)
Episode: Series 14 : Ep 1 Storytelling in Science: From Nano Dancing to Journal Editing
Gayathri Sekhar
King's College London alumni, PhD in Physiology, and Risk and Compliance professional at Deloitte
Deloitte
Episode: S13 Ep 6: Physiology to Risk & Compliance | Progression beyond academia
Lindsay Parker
Specialist Careers Consultant
King's College London
Episode: S13 Ep5 | Q&A | Do I need GTA experience to progress in my career?
Dr. Matthew Betts
King's alumnus, neuroscientist, former PI, startup co-founder, coach
Independent (neuroscience startup work and coaching)
Episode: S13 Ep 4: Designing a career experiment with Dr Matthew Betts
Stella Toonen
King's alumna who completed a PhD and is Programme Director for Culture Within Newham
Culture Within Newham, King's College London
Episode: S13 Ep3: Find your champions| From PhD to Programme Director

Hosts

Laura Johnson
Host of Careers in Your Ears; Specialist Careers Consultant supporting researchers at King's College London
Anna Favalesa
Colleague of Laura, co-host on episode; Specialist Careers Consultant supporting researchers at King's College London
Lindsay Parker
Host of Careers in Your Ears; Specialist Careers Consultant for Researchers at King's College London

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • Refreshing Perspective on MH & Life purpose

    Thank you for the series 7 mental health focus. Addressing, as you said, life purpose, fears, doubts and worries is the foundation of wellbeing and career success. We all need reminding of that.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elliot Leaps
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Unique resource for Researcher careers inspiration

    A fabulous collection of researcher career stories full of insight and wisdom. Essential listening for those studying a PhD or working in a post doctoral role or for those thinking of moving beyond academic research and teaching.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lushd
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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guests bring diverse perspectives across biotech, data science, and culture
the show highlights real-world paths beyond academia
listeners appreciate the practical focus on career transitions for researchers

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S13 Ep3: Find your champions| From PhD to Programme Director
Q: How did Stella arrange her collaborative PhD with Tate and what role did networks play?
She built internal champions by engaging mentors at King's and the Tate Exchange project, pitched a tightly scoped two-page proposal, and leveraged informal meetings and coffee conversations to secure a place on Tate's research board for the PhD.
S13 Ep3: Find your champions| From PhD to Programme Director
Q: What are the main differences Stella experienced between academia and working in a community arts context?
She notes that academia is more about reflection and definitional work, whereas the arts sector is hands-on, outcomes-focused, and centered on engaging communities; collaboration and testing ideas in practice often supersede lengthy theoretical debates.
Series 14 : Ep 1 Storytelling in Science: From Nano Dancing to Journal Editing
Q: What practical steps can other researchers take to start in outreach or science communication?
Start small by engaging with local events, volunteer at your research group's stands, seek writing opportunities (e.g., Physics World, The Conversation UK), and build a portfolio of small, evidence-based outreach activities.
Series 14 : Ep 1 Storytelling in Science: From Nano Dancing to Journal Editing
Q: What prompted the move from a PhD path to an editorial role?
A fixed-term postdoc contract, followed by an opportunity at Springer Nature as an associate editor, which he treated as a six-month experiment and realized it could redefine his career trajectory.
Series 14 : Ep 1 Storytelling in Science: From Nano Dancing to Journal Editing
Q: How did Vittorio's early interests in physics shape his career path?
He always enjoyed studying and saw himself as a researcher; outreach opportunities emerged from his passion, helping him blend science with communication and opportunities outside a traditional academic trajectory.

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1. Julie Sanders
2. Santhi Kuppilivenkata
3. Amal Abuzeinab
4. Alice Santambrogio
5. Vittorio Aita
6. Gayathri Sekhar
7. Lindsay Parker
8. Dr. Matthew Betts

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