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Careers in Your Ears

King's Careers & Employability
King's College London
Academia
Interdisciplinary Research
Career Development
Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA)
Labour Market
Clinical Academic Careers
Career Change
Passion
Networking
Career Experimentation
Science Communication
Transferable Skills
Linkedin
King's Careers Network For Researchers
Portfolio Career
Teaching In Higher Education
Phd In Physiology
Deloitte
Risk and Compliance

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

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“Networking feels so fake!” ...was something said to us recently in a workshop. If the idea of networking makes you cringe or you identify as an introvert - this one's for you.

Laura and Maria discuss ways that networking can work for you, and so m... more

What do cake, House (the TV series) and a vision board have in common? Find out in our latest podcast episode with the inspiring Lilian Odaro, Doctoral Student Development Officer at King's Doctoral College who used all these and more to navigate her... more

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

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Lilian Odaro
Doctoral Student Development Officer, Health Sciences Doctoral Training Centre
King's Doctoral College, Health Sciences Doctorate Training Centre (HSDTC)
Episode: S15 Ep4 | Lilian Odaro's Journey of Resilience from PhD to Doctoral Development
Francesca Greenstreet
Communications Manager in the School of Neuroscience, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience at King's
King's College London
Episode: S15 Ep3 | From Research to Reach: Finding Your Academic-Adjacent Path
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?

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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S12: E5 Reframing Your Academic Story | Job Titles, LinkedIn, and the Power of Spin
Q: What are the top tips for someone just starting out with online networking, particularly on LinkedIn?
First, decide what information you want your feed to bring in and who you need to connect with or follow; curate searches and terminology to show up in the right places; study how others describe themselves and mirror their language; start with lurking, then engage by adding value and gradually reach out to initiate conversations.
S12: E5 Reframing Your Academic Story | Job Titles, LinkedIn, and the Power of Spin
Q: Should I be on LinkedIn? How important for researchers is it that they are on LinkedIn?
LinkedIn is a useful career research tool and a way to present a public-facing profile that aligns with future goals; it helps you build visibility, discover opportunities, and engage with the right people. Start by lurking with value and gradually build a network by following relevant groups and people, then contribute and share to establish your presence.
S15 Ep3 | From Research to Reach: Finding Your Academic-Adjacent Path
Q: What does your typical day look like in your current role, and how do you decide on formats and audiences?
She explains the role is case-by-case, handling papers, grants, and events, then coordinating with the team to decide whether to pursue media coverage, internal pieces, video, imagery, or long/short form content, with regular journalist outreach and collaboration.
S15 Ep3 | From Research to Reach: Finding Your Academic-Adjacent Path
Q: First of all, could you give a brief overview of your academic research background?
Francesca outlines roughly a decade in neuroscience, starting with a masters and PhD in systems neuroscience, moving into computational neuroscience during her PhD, and then into a postdoc focusing on movement and coordination, eventually transitioning to science communication within King's.
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.

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A practical, researcher-focused show that helps PhD students and research staff navigate career options beyond traditional academia. Episodes emphasize portfolio careers, interdisciplinary work, networking, and strategic planning, with concrete frameworks and real-world examples from science, healthcare, and industry. Noteworthy angles include balancing research with leadership roles, managing career breaks, and translating research skills into transferable capabilities for biotech, data science, and arts/culture sectors. They regularly showcase how to build visibility and sponsorship within academic and professional networks, making it a solid fit for listeners exploring non-linear paths and practical steps toward impactful careers.

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1. Lilian Odaro
2. Francesca Greenstreet
3. Julie Sanders
4. Santhi Kuppilivenkata
5. Amal Abuzeinab
6. Alice Santambrogio
7. Vittorio Aita
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