Folks often expect there to be a list of PhD-appropriate jobs, esp linked to their discipline or area of study. There is such a list, and "professor" tops it. Depending on your field, "senior scientist" or "lead researcher" might come next. Beyond that, few roles *require* a PhD.
That's just how it is, and that's probably good, as it avoids credential creep.
There are plenty of jobs that could suit *you*, as someone who's got a PhD. Folks in or hiring for these positions may or may not be focused on the PhD as a relevant credential or useful experience.
There are plenty of jobs that could suit *you*, as someone who's got a PhD. Folks in or hiring for these positions may or may not be focused on the PhD as a relevant credential or useful experience.
Because your skills -- maybe not your content knowledge, but what you can actually do -- are broad & cover most of the types of things employers want (research, analysis & criticl thinking, communication, teamwork, self-management), the list of potentially suitable jobs is broad.
Instead of starting with a list of job titles, which is what everyone wants to do and I get it, start with your network, companies & orgs you already know, & get to know yourself by doing lots of self-reflection. Get really clear on what you want ($, location, actual job duties).
Keep building up a picture of your professional future, your requirements & ideals. Read job ads, learn about companies & professional fields. Subscribe to newsletters, attend webinars, engage with your (maybe) future colleagues on social media. Talk to people. Talk to more ppl.
This process is inherently a bit messy. Organize yourself and allow time to process. Apply when you're serious about a role. (You don't have to be sure, because you can't be sure before you've gone through the interview process.) Seek feedback. Then trust your gut & move forward.
This is hard and everyone's experience will be different. Try not to compare yourself to others, tho you might find inspiration and useful advice from their examples.
So: Determine your goals, identify an appropriate strategy, implement, adjust as necessary, rinse, and repeat.
So: Determine your goals, identify an appropriate strategy, implement, adjust as necessary, rinse, and repeat.
There's no list, but all that really means is you get to create one for yourself. As a PhD, you know how to conduct research, create new knowledge, and persuade an audience of peers of your expertise. The job search process is different but also not really, eh? You've got this 💪
