At King’s, we offer a range of events, resources and services tailored to the needs of researchers. This includes support for:

• doctoral researchers, also known as PGRs, PhD students or doctoral students

• research staff, including research assistants, postdoctoral researchers, teaching fellows and technicians at grade 7 or below.

All of our services are delivered by our dedicated team of specialist careers consultants, who are experts in career development for researchers. We also work collaboratively with the King's Doctoral College and the Centre for Research Staff Development.

Our team empowers all researchers to take charge of their career development and confidently navigate the hidden curriculum. We help researchers set realistic yet ambitious career goals, both within and beyond academia. We also provide them with the tools and support they can use throughout their careers, contributing to a positive research culture through good career management.

Workshops and events

We offer a programme of workshops and events designed specifically for researchers to develop their career management skills, build career confidence and hear from experts across a range of sectors, both within and beyond academia.

To find events run by our specialist team, visit the King's CareerConnect booking platform and tick the box for ‘PhD and Research Staff’ events.

One-to-one career coaching

We provide one-to-one appointments online and in person across Denmark Hill, Guy's and Strand campuses.

These 30 or 60-minute appointments with our specialist careers consultants for researchers are impartial and confidential. You can use them to explore career options, clarify goals, develop your confidence or discuss career changes. We can also support you in articulating the value of your research experience through application feedback and interview coaching.

Careers in Your Ears podcast

Our podcast, Careers in Your Ears, offers careers advice, inspiration and insight for researchers exploring careers within and beyond academia. You’ll hear interviews with alumni, academics and industry experts who share their career stories. Our podcast can help you explore roles where your skills are valued, get strategic career advice and be inspired by the variety of ways you can develop your career. 

KEATS resources and digital tools

As doctoral researchers and research staff at King’s, you have access to our specialist careers support pages on KEATS. Here, you can see our programme of workshops, explore careers within and beyond academia and access CV, application and interview support, including specialist guidance for academic CVs and interviews. You can also benefit from a range of external digital careers tools, such as an AI CV checker, consultancy case study practice and more.

King’s careers network for researchers

Join our LinkedIn page for King’s research staff and doctoral researchers and unlock a network of current King’s researchers and alumni. We post career development tips, news and events about our service and highlights from workshops and podcast episodes. We also share relevant jobs and opportunities from our network.  

Careers Essentials checklists 

Our Career Essentials checklists contain specific resources and activities that have been hand-picked for both doctoral researchers and research staff to help you get the most out of your career, no matter where you are in your career journey.