Careers On The Rise Of Female Academic


Women are always credited with dedication, hard work and creativity that makes them successful in every sector, be it academics or non-academics. The participation of females in academics has tremendously risen. Women interested in pure academics opt for a Ph. D degree in their respective fields, which not only earn them respect but a decent living and opportunity to explore their areas of interest.
After completing Ph. D, women have the option to apply for jobs either in the same sector (Academics) or different employment sector (health services, finance, I.T. sector, government etc.)
To get into one of the top Ph. D colleges in India, one has to appear in different Ph. D entrance exams which are course/ field-specific. You can appear in entrance exams such as UGC NET, JRF, GATE, etc. The requirement for appearing in an entrance exam will depend upon the field or stream of Ph. D study and choice of the college. Most of the universities and colleges have a structured way of selecting the Ph. D applicants.
Women holding Ph. D degree can take their career to new heights by working in following sectors:
1)    Lecturer/ Professor: Females with Ph. D degree can apply for the post of lecturer or professor in colleges and universities. These sectors are giving preference to female as they are patient and creative with the students.
2)    Higher Education-Research and Training: You can continue with your career within the Higher Education sector, while applying for posts as a lecturer or professor, or to carry out research in your field. Professionals are willing to make a transition from academic research after completing their Ph. Ds to work in a corporate environment and use their skills productively.
3)    Higher Education-Research and Administration: You can continue to work within the Higher Education sector and side by side specializing in a subject area or body of knowledge.
4)    Research, Publishing and Consultancy: You can proceed to work within the same area of subject knowledge as your Ph. D, but do so in a job outside of Higher Education, applying for posts such as a researcher working in a lab for a private company, or in a government department.
Ph. D is all about engaging in in-depth research along-with thorough understanding of research issues and the ability to solve key problems with exceptional analytical and observational skills. In many jobs there are also chances to write conference papers or journal articles. However, scope differs from subject to subject. Some of the scope is listed below:
     Ph. D in Science: You can work as a lecturer, professor, Medical communication Specialist, Health care Information Technology specialist, medical Science Liaison etc.
     Ph. D in English: Lecturer, professor, Editor, writer etc. Female can work in Media houses, Literary Bodies etc.
     Ph. D in History: If you want to dig into the past, this is the right area for you. Ph. D holders in this field can work as Corporate Historian and Historical Writer apart from working as lecturer and professor. Females can also get to prove their worth by working in Museums, art galleries and in archaeological survey of India.
     Ph. D in Management: Variety of fields is open for you. A female can become Data Analyst, Business Development Manager, and Statistician etc. Women have a lot of scope in Academic Institutions, Finance, marketing, banking etc
     Ph. D in Women Studies: Ph. D holder females can find esteemed career options here. They can get associated with Community Service Agencies, Human Resources, Health Promoters etc.
So, it’s a myth to say that female with Ph. D degrees have career scope only as lecturers and professors. The market is open for talented Doctorates in variety of fields. You just need to filter it according to your need and find the best college/university which offers effective doctoral degree. Invertis University is one of those universities that firmly believe in providing equal chance and exposure to female students so as to create an individual identity in the society. It offers Ph. D in various areas like management, Chemistry, Mathematics, Journalism, law, Biotechnology etc. It provides continuous support from the research guide. Opportunity to get as many papers presented in national and international seminars is also ensured.
“A nation’s treasure is in its scholars and an educated woman makes an educated clan”. These lines pour out the whole reality. The female community can prove its worth and passion with adequate opportunities and guidance.

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