Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali - Should you apply for a Lectureship?

Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher.

If you are looking to pursue a career in academia, it's not just about teaching and research. Kamar, a lecturer in biomedical science at Teesside University, shares her experience and insights on obtaining a permanent academic position. In her blog, she highlights the different routes to obtaining permanent positions, such as fellowships, and provides key advice on applying for lectureships. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to pursue a career in academia and understands the challenges and opportunities available in the field.

Find the original text, and narration here on our website.

https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-should-you-apply-for-a-lectureship/

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Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali is a Lecturer in Biomedical Science at Teesside University & Affiliate Researcher at Glasgow University. In addition to teaching, Kamar is exploring how neuroinflammation following traumatic brain injury contributes to the progression of neurodegenerative diseases that lead to dementia. Having first pursued a career as an NHS Psychologist, Kamar went back to University in Durham to look at rodent behavioural tasks to completed her PhD, and then worked as a regional Programme Manager for NC3Rs.

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