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[seeking_a_path]

Hi
I was thinking to look in the UK for employment.  I received my PhD from the USA last year.  It was a combination of Network Security, HCI, Viz but I am interested in other general areas such as: privacy, wireless networks, cellular networks.  One ideal field would be where I can help in developing countries.

Anyhow, if anyone knows of any search engines, or companies I can look into.  Please let me know. 

I am leaning towards research labs and industry, but I can consider Post Docs or other positions in academia.  My publication record is OK, but since one year of graduating, I have only published in 2 workshops (one coming up).

Thanks for any help.

[helpful]

You will have to explain all acronyms (that is, if they are not a secret). That might help us help you.

[seeking_a_path]

HCI = Human Computer Interaction
Viz = visualization (not graphics)
CS = Computer Science


Thanks

[helpful]

I presume EE = Electrical Engineering?

[seeking_a_path]

yes, I forgot the EE one.  I probably should say Computer Engineering as that was what my studies were closer to anyway.

[mrbreeze]

Unless you are a Britt, you will have better chances to find work in the US.

Never mind the food is bad, the weather is terrible, the academic market is much bigger in the US and you can always work in CS/EE at a government lab and do serious research (while keeping your ear close to the ground for academic positions).

Good luck.

mrb

[uk_bound]

Hi Seeking_a_path,

I have a background similar to yours. I finished my PhD about 4 years ago in Instructional Systems Technology. I also took some courses in HCI. All my studies and work experience are in the US, which is where I've live.

I'm cautiously optimistic about finding work in the UK. The Web site I've found to be most useful is " http://www.jobs.ac.uk/ ". Other Web sites I use are " http://www.thesjobs.co.uk/rs6/cl.asp?action=browse_start " and " http://jobs.guardian.co.uk/jobs/education ".

If you are not familiar with the, surprising number of, differences between British English & American English, I recommend you have a look at the Web site at " http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_and_British_English_differences#Education ". I made several changes to my CV in order to make it readable to a UK audience.

I've asked a few questions on this discussion board about my job search, and a few folks gave me some very good advice. I recommend reviewing those conversations. One is called "Questions About Upcoming (& 1st) UK Job Interview" and another is called "Modify CV to British Engl?".

I submitted 6 applications before getting my first interview. Overall, I found the interview to be more similar than different that academic interviews I've had in the US with the exception that my UK interview was shorter than US interviews.

So far, the most challenging part is paying for the flight to the UK, if or when you're asked for an interview. I've gotten to the point where I'm planning on paying the cost of the flight. Since I purchase these flights a week or two before leaving, the price is unusually high, about $1,300.

The process is challenging, but it's also exciting, hope this information helps.