Life sciences career & research mentoring
Your Life Science Degree Is Only the Beginning.
Practical, one-to-one mentoring for biotechnology, biomedical science, microbiology and molecular biology students navigating careers, research and PhD pathways in Australia.
Career Direction
Research Pathways
Practical Guidance
Not sure what comes next?
A life science degree can lead to many different directions. Choosing the right one requires more than knowing what is available — you need to understand what fits your interests, strengths and goals.
How to make a CV competitive?
Why applications are not leading to interviews?
Is a PhD the right next step?
How to approach a potential supervisor?
How to decide between industry, research and further study?
Career pathways
Where can your life science degree take you?
Biotechnology
Research & Development
Diagnostics
Clinical Research
Bioinformatics
Quality & Regulatory
Scientific Communication
Academia
PhD
A unique perspective
One mentor. Four perspectives.
Teaching · Mentoring · Supervision
Microbiome · Molecular Biology · NGS & Bioinformatics
R&D · Validation · Medical Technology
Biotechnology · Translation · Innovation
Meet your mentor
Dr Rajib Majumder, PhD
Life Sciences Career & Research Mentor
Australian-based scientist, researcher, industry R&D professional and biotechnology entrepreneur with more than a decade of experience across academia, medical research, industry and biotechnology.
Rajib completed his PhD in Biological Sciences at Macquarie University and has worked across microbiome research, molecular biology, sequencing and bioinformatics. His professional experience spans academic research, medical research and industry R&D, giving him a practical perspective on both research and career pathways in the life sciences.
He currently works in industry R&D while leading a biotechnology venture, bringing together scientific research, technology development and commercial translation.
Research expertise
Gut Microbiome · Molecular Microbiology · NGS & Bioinformatics · Translational Research
32 publications · 15 first/senior author · H-index 19
Selected under Australia's Global Talent Program · 2020
View My Professional Journey →10+Years of experience
PhDBiological Sciences
32Publications
15First/senior author
19H-index
$97K+Research funding
Research impact
32 publications, 15 as first or senior author, H-index 19, 1,112 citations.
Selected publications
The gut microbiome of Australian cats and dogs
The Veterinary Journal, 2026
Fecal microbial transfer and complex carbohydrates mediate protection against COPD
Gut, 2024
Dynamics of the Queensland fruit fly microbiome
Microorganisms, 2022
Choose the support you need.
Practical sessions. No long-term commitment. No subscription.
Quick consultation
30 minutes
One focused question, decision or immediate challenge.
AUD $59
Book Quick Consultation →Career mentoring
60 minutes
Career direction, CV, LinkedIn, applications and job strategy.
AUD $99
Book Career Session →Research mentoring
60 minutes
Research direction, PhD planning, supervisor strategy and research pathways.
AUD $99
Book Research Session →Intensive mentoring
4 sessions
A structured four-session mentoring program.
AUD $299
- Day 1 — Direction & Strategy
- Day 2 — Professional Positioning
- Day 3 — Research Article Preparation
- Day 4 — Action Plan
How it works
01Choose your session
02Book your time
03Bring your questions
04Leave with a clearer direction
Frequently asked questions
Who is LifeSci Pathways for?
Biotechnology, biomedical science, microbiology and molecular biology students and early-career professionals in Australia.
What can I discuss during a mentoring session?
Career direction, research pathways, a PhD decision, CV, interviews or a specific question.
Can you help with PhD applications?
Yes, with planning and how to approach supervisors. You send your own applications.
Can you help me decide between research and industry?
Yes. That can be the focus of a 60-minute session or the intensive.
Can you help with CV and interview preparation?
Yes. Those sit in the career session and on day 2 of the intensive.
How does the 4-Day Intensive Mentoring work?
Four 60-minute sessions: direction and strategy, professional positioning, research article preparation, then an action plan. AUD $299. Mentoring does not guarantee employment, admission or publication.
Your next step deserves a clear direction.
Get practical guidance from someone who has worked across research, academia, industry and biotechnology.
Book a Mentoring Session