Welcome to the MSPS Industry Career Pathways Week for PhD, postdoc and honours students within the Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences.
A range of activities will be taking place over September – November 2020.
Please find a list of events below.
Please note that these events are for MSPS students only.
We have reissued the Zoom links – so check your emails on the day before your event to access your new Zoom link!
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Mon 14 Sep 2.00–3.30pm | How to survive a PhD in a pandemic This presentation will discuss some of the complexities and challenges of doing a PhD in a pandemic. The expectations on PhD students and how they need to be adjusted will be explored as will the importance of high-quality supervision. There will be plenty of tips on how to communicate effectively to improve research careers. Speakers * Nerisa Dozo, Ethics and Wellbeing Hub Coordinator (Moderator) * Dr Shane Huntington, Deputy Director, Strategy & Partnerships | PhD, Postdocs, Honours | Register here |
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Wed 23 Sep 10.00–11.15am | So just how do you go about finding a career in industry? A career in industry can be exciting and rewarding. Through this expert panel, we hope to dispel some of the mystery around career pathways into industry and explore the practicalities of finding gainful employment. Our panel of experts will explore: * Which industries will likely be hiring in 2021 and what are the hiring processes like? * What skills is industry looking for that you might have? * What position titles and job descriptions should you be looking for? What are industry graduate positions advertised as? * How do I transfer academic skills into a CV that will appeal to industry? * What are some concrete steps I can take to embark on a career with industry? How can I upskill? Speakers * Professor Simine Vazire (Moderator) * Dr Cassandra Hayward, Convenor of the Master of Applied Psychology, University of Melbourne * Dr Richard Huysman, Research Strategist * Warren Frehse, Career Strategist, University of Melbourne | PhD, Postdocs, Honours | Register here |
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Thu 24 Sept 2.00–3.30pm | Industry Experience Panel Ever wondered what a career outside academia might be like? This panel event will showcase several alternative avenues for a career in psychology research in industry. This specially handpicked panel of experts will share their experiences transitioning from
being an academic to an industry professional, along with the current landscape and realities of industry research. A key highlight of this event includes a 30-minute Q&A session, so don’t be shy and be sure to come along with questions for our expert panellists to answer. Alternatively, you may submit your questions upon registration and our moderator will pose your questions to the panel during the event. Speakers * Dr Cassandra Hayward, Convenor of the Master of Applied Psychology, University of Melbourne (Moderator) * Dr Sean Murphy, Chief Data Scientist, Voconiq * Dr Helen Dixon, Principal Research Fellow, Obesity Prevention, Cancer Council Victoria * Dr Caitlin McCurrie, Senior UX Researcher at Atlassian * Dr Lydia Hayward, Associate Advisor at The Behavioural Insights Team | PhD, Postdoc, Honours, Undergrads | Register here |
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Fri 2 Oct 9.00–10.30am | From academia to consulting in Behavioural Economics The BEworks team primarily consists of behavioural experts with advanced degrees in psychology, economics, and neuroscience. The team is well-respected in the academic community because of their strong commitment to scientific standards. The BEworks team will share some of their insights into the qualities you need for an industry job, and will answer all your questions on making the transition to industry. Come with all your questions and join this active discussion. Speakers * Nerisa Dozo, Ethics and Wellbeing Hub Coordinator (Moderator) * Kelly Peters, CEO and Co-Founder of BEworks * Pierre-Jean Male, Associate, BEworks | PhD, Postdoc, Honours, Undergrads | Register here |
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Thu 15 Oct 2.00–3.30pm | Clinical Careers – Pathways Beyond the Scope When you think about a clinical career in psychology, what does it look like? What options are available in the clinical sphere, beyond the hospital or psychology practice, and what might it take to get there? This event is an opportunity to ask questions and hear insights from a fantastic group of professionals with wide-ranging career pathways, including various areas of Neuropsychology, Clinical Psychology, Clinical Research and a mix of academia and industry. It includes a 30-minute Q&A session, so don’t be shy and be sure to come along with questions for our expert panellists to answer. Alternatively, you may submit your questions upon registration and our moderator will pose your questions to the panel during the event. Speakers * Dr Michelle Jongenelis, Director of Centre Operations, Senior Research Fellow, Melbourne Centre for Behaviour Change (Panel Speaker and Moderator) * Ms Honor Coleman, Research Lead at the Epilepsy Foundation & Clinical Neuropsychology Registrar * Dr Nienke Zomerdijk, Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Psycho-Oncology, Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre * Dr David Spektor, Principal Clinical Psychologist, PsychologyCare, Private Practice * Dr Ben Deery, Lecturer, Melbourne Graduate School of Education | PhD, Postdoc, Honours, Undergrads | Register here |
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Thu 29 Oct 2.00–3.00pm | Academic Pathways Panel Finishing up a PhD and thinking – where do I go from here? Our expert panel of academics will share about their academic background, insights into typical academic trajectories, how to progress after attaining a PhD, along with the difficulties they faced to get where they are now. A key highlight of this event includes a 30-minute Q&A session, so don’t be shy and be sure to come along with questions for our expert panellists to answer. Alternatively, you may submit your questions upon registration and our moderator will pose your questions to the panel during the event. Speakers * A/Prof Piers Howe (Moderator) * Dr Paul Garrett * Dr Dan Bennett * Dr Natalia Egorova * Dr Elise Kalokerinos | PhD, Postdoc, Honours, Undergrads | Register here |
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Thu 5 Nov 4.00–5.00pm | Graduating to commercial research with Forethought Forethought has been hiring MSPS graduates for over a decade and is currently a partner in the Master of Applied Psychology (MAP) internship program. Join us to explore early career pathways in marketing science with Forethought personnel including two MAP graduates. The Forethought team are an inquisitive, innovative and collegiate bunch; partnering with clients to shape customer and market strategy with a specialist focus on brand, communications, customer experience and offer optimisation. Spanning all areas of the business, the Forethought panel will share insights on: * The transition from postgraduate study to a commercial consulting environment; * Careers in insights and analytics, underpinned by psychology qualifications; * The Forethought Graduate Program * Your questions answered – Q&A with the panel Speakers * Lydia Disint, Graduate Recruitment Partner * Winona Johnson, Survey Designer – Research Operations * Marion Peters , Business Analyst – Consulting * Emily Duffy, Senior Analyst – Marketing Science * Isla Carboon , Coordinator – MAP (Moderator) | PhD, Postdoc, Honours, Undergrads | Register here |