1. Considering Further Study - PhD?
By Mehran Eskandari

2. My Background Study Work Experience (Construction)
BSc Civil Eng (Iran)
MSc Construction Management (UoB)
PhD Civil Eng, 4th yr Risk management (UoB)
Work Experience (Construction)
5 yrs in Construction Industry (Iran and the UK)
Work Experience (On Campus)
Research Fellow & Assistant
Career Network (4 yrs)
TA EISU (3 yrs)
TA Civil Eng (4 yrs)

3. When did I know I wanted to study for a PhD?
My MSc;
Not a very satisfactory start
The dissertation
Networking; attending school’s event
Did I know?!
What about £ ?!!

4. How did I secure my PhD? Networking
Post-Graduate Teaching Assistant (PGTA) Fund

5. How will my PhD support my career aspirations?
Atkins (the largest engineering consultancy in the UK with around 18,000 staff across 29 countries)
Working in Academia
My current position

6. Top tips for students who want to do a PhD
Have a clear aim for your further study
Consider the future job opportunities when deciding the PhD subject
Talk with alumni and experts

7. Questions?