Meet the academic: Dr Constantin Ciachir

Your career

Prior to joining academia in 2013, I worked in various industries and countries. My first ever job was as radio broadcaster. After three years of airing shows, I dipped my toes into the fashion industry and worked as designer assistant for a year, before moving into telecommunications where I spent most of my 20s, but for one year which I spent resolving online fraud cases for a financial institution. In 2013, I turned most of my attention towards work in psychology and human resources management and worked as a consultant and as a graduate teaching assistant at the University of York, where I completed my PhD.

Describe your time at Surrey

Challenging, developmental, and rewarding.

What inspires you about Surrey?

In one word: collegiality. The environment at Surrey is open, friendly, and supportive. I have been, and still am, working with amazing people, who I now consider very good friends.

Collegiality at Surrey is not just among members of staff, but also between staff and students - constantly seeking to make sense of, negotiate, and create knowledge. 

Why should a student study your subject at Surrey?

To be challenged, developed, and be rewarded for hard work and meaningful contributions. At Surrey we do, reflect, think, and experiment – there is value in every second.

What are your interests outside of academia?

I would like to say something interesting like bungee jumping, snowboarding, or playing the piano. The reality is more boring than that, and I spend whatever free time I have socialising and learning about cultures and languages.

Is there a memory from Surrey that particularly stands out?

The one particular memory at Surrey that stands out for me was the day of my job interview. Hence, I am still around four years later!

Discover more about postgraduate study at Surrey Business School and the Human Resources Management MSc.