Information Day on Careers in Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies for Graduate Level Students
This one-day event to be held on the 20th of April 2004 in the Department of Physics at the University of Birmingham, UK will afford graduate-level students the opportunity to find out more about careers in nanosciences and nanotechnologies. Speakers from universities, research institutes, industry and government agencies will discuss the options available for further training and career progression in different sectors, as well as sharing their individual experiences. The event starts at 10.30 am (registration at 10 am). This event is free and all students considering a career in nanosciences and nanotechnologies are encouraged to attend. There will be ample time for participants to ask questions and seek advice, both during sessions and at breaks. Speakers include:
The micro-nano device: a PhD student and postdoctoral fellow research training network funded by the EU.
Prof. Richard Palmer
University of Birmingham
Novel tools for nanoscience and nanotechnology- laying a good career foundation.
Dr Iain Cameron
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
Training and developing the next generation of researchers.
Dr Jon Preece
University of Birmingham
Prof Donald Fitzmaurice
University College Dublin
NTera- the story of a nanotechnology spin-out.
Dr Pankaj Koria
GlaxoSmithKline
The world of GSK - career opportunities for science graduates.
Dr Ben Sheridan
National Physical Laboratory (NPL)
Nanometrology or What is it? Where is it? What does it do?
Dr Lakis Kaounides
Queen Mary University London
New MBA and PhD programmes in nanotechnology, business and management.
Further information is available in the flyer which can be downloaded from this page. Please register your interest by completing the registration form (link on the left of this page) or emailing Caroline Russell (caroline@nano.org.uk)
graduate_level_info_day_flyer3.pdf
technical realisation:
VDI Technologiezentrum GmbH
