Who are the top PhD employers?

For many PhD graduates entering the employment market with recent research training under their belt, a career in research and higher education would seem to be the obvious choice. After all, that is the kind of work they have been trained to do. However, with the steep rise in PhD graduations in recent years, and growing demand within the private and public sectors for innovative capability, universities are no longer the only career option.  There is significant demand in the private and public sector for people with deep knowledge and sound research and analytical skills.

A new report arising from a collaborative project between the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI) and CSIRO Data61’s student‑employer matching platform, Ribit.net, illuminates current engagement between industry and research graduates.  The project investigated which sectors within the Australian workforce employ PhD holders, and what the career ambitions of current PhD students are. The focus is on PhD graduates already working, or having the ambition to work outside of academia: What sectors are the most research and innovation intensive and employ the most PhDs? Who are the top PhD recruiters among Australian businesses? What, if any, are the differences between PhD graduates from various fields of study?

You can download the full report from the AMSI website  or by clicking here: Advancing_Australia’s_Knowledge_Economy


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