Lifestyle implications Can be stressful due to the conflicting demands of teaching and research. The pressure to publish can result in self imposed long hours. There are few constraints on dress or work style. Travel Travel within a working day is occasional Absence from home at night is occasional Overseas work or travel is occasional Gender balance Women are poorly represented at all levels. Vacancies entail joining a specific research group on a specialist topic.
Entry is sometimes possible in other subjects if relevant to the research group.
A pre-entry postgraduate qualification is essential A PhD in a relevant field but in some cases industrial or research experience may be an acceptable substitute. Postgraduate or post-doctoral teaching experience is an advantage. A good academic and research record are essential and should include research publications. Good communication, presentation, and self-motivation skills are needed. Most entrants are 27-35 as institutions aim to appoint on the lower points of the salary scale.