Next generation plant science careers Q&A

Find out where plant science could take you, with our careers workshop panel, recorded at the New Phytologist next generation scientists conference in 2019 at University College Dublin, Ireland.
Panel (chaired by Sarah Lennon, Executive Editor, New Phytologist Foundation):
00:00 Introduction with Sarah Lennon, Executive Editor, New Phytologist Foundation
01:29 Catherine Feuillet, Inari Agriculture
03:14 Georgina Key, AHDB
04:24 Anne Knowlton, Current Biology
05:04 Jennifer McElwain, Trinity College Dublin
07:19 Richard Pattison, Nature Communications
09:09 Mike Whitfield, New Phytologist Foundation
Questions from the audience:
11:18 How open should you be to jobs in different locations?
15:26 Is there any downside to applying multiple times at the same institution, and maybe even going for a job that you're overqualified for?
17:11 Do you think moving between jobs and institutions helps you progress faster in your career?
Panellists talk about their skills:
19:57 Mike's important skills
20:39 Richard's important skills
22:00 Jennifer's important skills
23:43 Anne's important skills
24:13 Georgina's important skills
26:50 Catherine's important skills
28:37 Skills Catherine wishes she'd had
28:58 Skills Georgina wishes she'd had
29:21 Skills Anne wishes she'd had
29:51 Skills Jennifer wishes she'd had
30:11 Skills Richard wishes he'd had
31:27 Skills Mike wishes he'd had
More questions from the audience:
32:22 How important is a PhD for a job outside of academia?
35:55 Does the size of research institution or group make a difference to career progression?
38:10 Would you advise people to move countries or even research areas?
41:04 How far ahead should you start thinking about what you're going to do next?
43:51 What skills would you suggest for a student who wants to work in industry?
46:10 Outside of academia, how much independence do you have in terms of time management and decision making?
49:25 How do you gain and demonstrate your transferable skills?
Recording and editing by Leeds Media Services.
The New Phytologist Foundation is an independent, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the promotion of plant science. It owns and produces the journals New Phytologist and Plants, People, Planet, and funds initiatives to support plant science, including symposia and workshops, awards for early career researchers, and ensuring free access to the Tansley reviews and insights series.
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[@MrRamaeri]

Thank you. I will ask my students to watch this. very nice