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Three pages
Academic CV 1
John Smith
Address: 96 Green Road Email: j.smith@London.com
London Tel: 01234 275 3456
London Tel (work and/or mobile):
LS13 6HG Date of Birth: 20 September 1978
Education
2001 – 2004 PhD “Insert Title Here”
University of London
Supervised by……. – due for submission… (E.g. autumn 2004)
Brief outline your thesis relating it to the post you‟re applying for, e.g:
Outline projects undertaken and mention any collaborations with
industry. Think about the length of the paragraph – is it readable?
Consider bullet pointing key aspects that you want to highlight
Include: „A synopsis of the work carried out is attached‟
2000 – 2001 MSc, Title
University of London
Dissertation – “Title”
Modules included: (List Relevant modules / Outline any relevant research)
1997 – 2000 BSc (Hons) 2:1, Title of Degree
University of London
Modules included: (List Relevant modules)
1995 – 1997 Sixth Form College, Birmingham
A Levels: Physics (A); Chemistry (B); Biology (B)
1990 – 1995 Comprehensive School, Birmingham
9 GCSEs: 8As, 1B
Research Interests
A couple of paragraphs on
 where your research interests lie
 what you are currently investigating
 what your future research plans are

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Research Experience
Summer 2001 Research Assistant
Department of Chemistry, University of London
Successfully managed a six week research project to …………….,
under the direction of Professor X.
Outline what the work involved, i.e. novel approaches tried, what you
achieved, any further work carried out as a result of what you did –
mention any publications that have come from it.
Highlight deadlines that you had to meet, or budgets that you had to
work within.
What did you learn? Think about technical skills – for example
analytical techniques (e.g. NMR, Mass Spectroscopy and HPLC),
specialist software or particular research methodologies used.
Teaching and Administrative Experience
2001 – 2004 Postgraduate Demonstrator, University of London
During my PhD I have been involved in supervising undergraduates
during their practical classes and was responsible for up to thirty
students.
10/03 – 04/04: Supervised a Masters student
10/02 – 05/03: Supervised a BSc student with his final year projects
In each case I was involved in assisting in project management,
development and completion.
Mention any marking or administrative experience gained.
1999 – 2001 Student Tutor, Campus Connect, University of London
Gave support to year 10 and 11 school pupils in maths and science
one-to-one and in groups
Outline any teaching experience gained.
Publications
1. Can include journal articles, conference papers, presentation and work in
progress etc.
2. Use the Harvard System to reference
Conferences and Courses Attended
1. Conference title, Where Held, When
2. E.g. Royal Society of Chemistry Annual Conference, York, September 2003
3. Or, Research Council‟s Graduate School, October 10 th – 15th 2002
Professional Memberships
Include if appropriate
IT Skills
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes and proficient at using… -
include all specialist packages, e.g. SPSS, ChemDraw, CAD/CAM packages

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Interests and Achievements
2001 – 2004 University of London Staff Cricket Team
2000 – 2001 Event Coordinator, A Student Society
Not as important on an academic CV.
References
First Reference Second Reference [Another academic, preferably in a field
Research Supervisor related to the position applying for]
Full name and title Full name and title
Address Address
Phone number Phone number
Email Email
Attach
A synopsis of the work carried out on your PhD

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Three pages
Academic CV 2
Jane Smith
Address: 96 Green Road Email: j.smith@London.com
London Tel (Home): 01234 275 3456
London Tel (Work or Mobile):
LS13 6HG Date of Birth: 20 September 1978
Education
2001 – 2004 PhD “Insert Title Here”
University of London
Supervised by……. – due for submission… (E.g. autumn 2004)
Brief outline of what your thesis investigates, different projects
undertaken and mention any collaborations, e.g. with industry. Think
about the length of the paragraph – is it readable?
Consider bullet pointing key aspects that you want highlight
Full details in attached appendix
2000 – 2001 MSc, Title
University of London
Dissertation – “Title”
Modules included: List relevant modules / outline any relevant research
1997 – 2000 BSc (Hons) 2:1, Title of Degree
University of London
Modules included:
1995 – 1997 Sixth Form College, Birmingham
A Levels: Physics (A); Chemistry (B); Biology (B)
1990 – 1995 Comprehensive School, Birmingham
9 GCSEs: 8As, 1B
Research Experience
Summer 2001 Research Assistant
Department of Chemistry, University of London
Successfully managed a six week research project to …………….,
under the direction of Professor X.
Outline what the work involved, i.e. novel approaches tried, what you
achieved, any further work carried out as a result of what you did –
mention any publications that have come from it.
Highlight deadlines that you had to meet, or budgets that you had to
work within.
What did you learn? Think about technical skills – analytical
techniques, software packages used, or research methodologies.

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Teaching and Administrative Experience
2001 – 2004 Postgraduate Demonstrator, University of London
During my PhD I have been involved in supervising undergraduates
during their practical classes, being responsible for up to thirty
students.
10/03 – 04/04: Supervised a Masters student
10/02 – 05/03: Supervised a BSc student with his final year projects
In each case I was involved in assisting in project management,
development and completion.
Mention any marking or administrative experience gained.
1999 – 2001 Student Tutor, Campus Connect, University of London
Gave support to year 10 and 11 school pupils in maths and science
one-to-one and in groups.
Mention any teaching experience gained
Other Experience
1998 – 2000 Bar Supervisor, The Dragon Hotel, London
Initially worked as a silver service waiter in the conference and
banqueting team and then transferred to the wine and bar section.
Responsible for running three bars and required me to manage stock,
produce staff rotas and balance the tills.
Highlight skills that are relevant to the post you are applying for,
e.g. leadership, management, communication, etc.
Professional Memberships
Include if appropriate
IT Skills
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes and proficient at using… -
include all specialist packages, e.g. SPSS, ChemDraw, CAD/CAM packages
Interests and Achievements
2001 – 2004 University of London Staff Cricket Team
2000 – 2001 Event Coordinator, A Student Society
This section is less important on an academic CV.
References
First Reference Second Reference [Another academic, preferably
Research Supervisor in a field related to the position applying for]
Full name and title Full name and title
Address Address
Phone number Phone number
Email Email

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Appendix
Research Abstract
Summarise research carried out here. If you would normally describe your research
using diagrams then include them in your abstract for clarity.
Publications
1. Can include journal articles, conference papers, presentations and work in
progress, etc
2. Use Harvard System to reference
Conferences and Courses Attended
1. Conference title, where held, when
2. E.g. Royal Society of Chemistry Annual Conference, York, September 2003
3. Or, Research Council‟s Graduate School, October 10 th – 15th 2002