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Go - or stay - redbrick or Oxbridge; keep in the Russell Group, too. Certainly, if you see yourself as a researcher, avoid most of the post-92s. SOME of them are building decent research reputations - but, for the most part, that's not what they're interested in. Decent research usually means decent postgrad life, and the chance to get a publication or two before you hit the job market - that's always good.

Have a think about those academics whose work you've enjoyed reading - you don't have to agree with them. Then make contact with them. See what you like.


I'm not permanent... yet. I have my fingers crossed.
*sigh*
CHCB makes a good point, though: career-wise, be prepared for short contracts while you're getting established. A three year contract is considered good: I'm now on my third straight one-year contract (though I breathe promises that they want to keep me on).
( Enzyme is powered by sunlight, Thu 21 Aug 2008, 10:34, Reply)