What programme did you study at Bristol?

PhD Psychology (2013)

Please describe your current role and responsibilities 

I currently work as a post-doctoral researcher, specialising in social-neuroscience at the Univerisity of Bath. As part of my role, I help run the new EEG facilities in the Psychology department and am developing new techniques for simultaneous, multiple subject EEG recordings, known as hyper-scanning.

Summarise your career since leaving Bristol

My first post-doctoral position outside Bristol has given me experience of working in a new academic environment.

How would you describe your experience at Bristol?

My PhD was a fantastically rewarding introduction to life as an academic researcher. I approached it as a four year apprenticeship and learned a huge range of skills. I got to work with dementia patients, use the latest tools of cognitive neuroscience and travelled to fascinating and productive international conferences. It cemented my desire to work in research, and although it’s tough to stay in, and you have to work really hard to succeed, it’s worth it.

Do you have any advice for someone considering studying Psychology?

If you’re considering a PhD take some time to think whether you want the type of job that it will lead to. If you do then go for it, and do as much extra- curricular research and collaboration as you can without compromising your core projects.