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Under the Microscope Careers arising from a degree in Microbiology Jan Tennent – August 2006 Microbiology The science of studying micro-organisms Bacteria Yeasts Algae Viruses Fungi Parasites Environmental / Commensals / Pathogens Multidisciplinary Biology Physiology Immunology Biochemistry Chemistry Molecular Biology Genetics Medical / Veterinary / Industrial Career Options Biosafety Clinical Microbiology Bacteriology.Virology.Mycology.Ocular.Parasitology Diagnostics Antimicrobials Epidemiology Vaccine Technology Food – cheese, bread, beer Probiotics Wine making Career Options Cosmetics, Vaccines & Pharmaceuticals Quality Control & Laboratory Management Water Quality / Waste water treatment Bioremediation Education Research Forensics Science Communication Science Ethics Qualifications Bachelors degree Honours Masters PhD Specialised post-graduate My Career Path Undergraduate - too long ago ! 2nd & 3rd year Microbiology Honours (Microbiology) PhD Research – first jobs Post-doctoral training – 3 years overseas Research Scientist back at Monash My Career Path First ‘real’ job – CSIRO – industrial research On the job training – research management Own research work – vaccines for livestock Project team – team leader Program – research management Director of the CRC for Vaccine Technology Honorary Assoc. Prof. appointment at Uni Melb My Career Path Now work for Pfizer, the world’s largest Animal Health company AH licensing & bus dev in Aus, NZ & Asia discovery & evaluation, negotiation of commercial terms, contracts & agreements Career goal – a role with global responsibility Timeline Study - Monash Post-Doc Industry Research - CSIRO Shift to Commercial - CSL Licensing & Business Development - Pfizer 0 5 10 Years 15 20 25 30 Advice I would have liked to have known as an undergraduate. Join a relevant professional association Seek out sabbaticals / work experience in your chosen field There are no grades in PhDs Publish as much as possible Volunteer to present you work Don’t underestimate the value of a logical, scientific mind – it can be applied to all sorts of pursuits!