Christopher Marrows
Gender
Male
Age
31 - 45
Status
Working
Broad Subject Area/s
Physics
Job description
Reader in Condensed Matter Physics
Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths
Spintronics
Education and route to your job
BSc and PhD at Leeds, followed by 1851 Fellowship.
Job route: typical, unusual, or a bit of both?
Bit of both
Day in the Life
Write papers, write grants, teach students, get on a plane.
Happiness
8 - So very happy
Life outside work
Family, food, and relaxing.
Work Environment
Friendly
Hardworking
Sociable
Stressy
Deadline-y
Masculine
Mixed gender
Brightly lit
Cold
Fun
Precise
Experimental
Creative
Sedentary
Dynamic
Intellectual
Academic
Enquiring
Curious
Challenging
Rewarding
Family background
First in my family to go to University.
What attracted you to your career?
It never occurred to me to do anything else.
Starting salary
31k - 35K
Potential salary
91K or more
Employer
University of Leeds
Employer website
Does your employer support staff with further training or education?
Yes
What type of scientist are you?
Explorer
Investigator
Communicator
Teacher
Advice
Be persistent.