Susan Black

Studied

BSc Biochemistry, University of Aberdeen

PhD Molecular Biology, University of Aberdeen

Teaching Qualification in Further Education, University of Aberdeen

Certificate in Coaching, International Academy for Professional Development

Previous experience

As a researcher, her interests converge around interactions of proteins and membranes in cells leading to an EMBO fellowship and SULSA funded exchange with the University of Stockholm. Joining Oxford as a senior postdoctoral researcher, Susan continued her work within the Department of Structural Biology in the Nuffield Department of Medicine. Industrial partnership was a core part of her academic work undertaking long term collaborative projects with Unilever and Merck among others. During the COVID-19 lockdowns Susan volunteered with the COVID-19 Infection Survey, operating the two robotic COVID Serology antibody detection platforms with colleagues in the Serology Department at the Centre for Human Genetics.

Susan has also spent several years as a Lecturer in Applied Sciences, gaining a teaching qualification in further education while in post. During this time, she was also a content development specialist for the Scottish Qualification Authority and a member of the Scottish National Qualifications Development Team for science education in further education.

Susan works with students, alumni and research staff at Oxford. She offers one-to-one support across all disciplines and career sectors with particular focus on academia, teaching & education, science, public service and charity.  She also leads on psychometric assessments used in recruitment.

To see when Susan is available for appointments, go to the 'Appointments' section on CareerConnect.

Colleges & departments

Susan is the adviser for Oriel, St Catherine’s, Wadham and Worcester Colleges.  She also sits on the Medical Sciences Division Skills Training Committee and the Radcliffe Department of Medicine Career Development Committee.

Areas of interest

Academia and Higher Education, Further Education, Postgraduate Study, Science, Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology, Scientific and Industrial Research & Development, Intellectual Property and Patents, Charities, Public Sector, Researchers Professional Development.