Scientists have a problem. Well, a couple of problems…

The first is that, while being a scientist is an amazing experience full of wonder and learning, it’s also a hard job that requires a huge diversity of skills – most people don’t know this. The second is that science funding is getting harder to secure – like, 4-times harder since the 1950s. The third is that the world’s changing and people are scared – they don’t really want to listen to scientists.

As a former scientist, I’m only too aware of how tricky this can make getting through a day as a scientist – let alone a year. In 2015, I left academia (one never really leaves science or stops being a ‘scientist’) and started Tenure Chasers. Now, I help young academics improve (or start) their communication, establish their niche and manage their growing legacy.

A critical part of that process is providing high-quality imagery to clients. That means visiting labs and joining expeditions to capture science in progress. For me, it’s a beautiful combination of scientific rigour and photographic creativity that keeps me talking to interesting people, about interesting things, in interesting places.

You can check out our work at Tenure Chasers and follow us on Twitter @tenurechasers.