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17 Oct 2023: Our mentoring scheme is open again for applications until 12 November. Apply now for the opportunity to have reflective and developmental career conversations with a mentor from academia or beyond over a 9-month period!

25 Jan 2021: As a manager of researchers, you have a responsibility to create a supportive and inclusive research environment for your staff. ... The Concordat is intended to drive positive change in research culture, which will benefit all those who work in the

20 Sep 2022: We are delighted to announce that Dr Steve Joy has been appointed to the role of Head of the Postdoc Academy, as we say a fond farewell to Karina Prasad.

6 Nov 2023: Resources to Share We have collated some resources which may be of interest to you in supporting your postdocs. These could be included in welcome packs, local inductions, on display screens or notice boards, and circulars to postdoc mailing lists.

3 Jan 2024: 18 – Developing your research vision (09:30 – 11:00). 22 – Protect focus (12:30 – 13:20). ... 23 – Pensions explained for postdocs (14:00 – 15:30). 24 – Creativity in research (09:30 – 13:00).

20 Dec 2023: Registration is now open to attend an exciting virtual course on networking and profile building - learn tools for growing and nurturing your networks and put your skills into practice with other UK researchers.

10 Oct 2023: With ever developing complexities in the UK’s immigration system, Graeme Ross, the University’s Head of Immigration for staff matters, conducts termly briefing sessions for non-UK postdocs holding UK visas.

10 Apr 2024: You can now access the slides from the webinar for postdocs on the University's review of its Employer Justified Retirement Age.

31 Mar 2021: We are delighted to present a reflection of the last seven years of the Postdoc Academy (formerly Office of Postdoctoral Affairs).

7 Jun 2023: Room details Capacity: 100 people lecture-style, 70 people workshop-style Equipment: lectern with microphone projector and speakers (HDMI connection) 3x microphones (lectern, handheld, lapel) hearing loop wifi (UniOfCam, eduroam).

5 Jul 2023: Search site. Postdoc Academy. Societies and Networks. is the University society for all postdoctoral research staff and Junior Research Fellows (JRFs) at Cambridge. ... These opportunities provide additional networking benefits to postdocs who already

8 Nov 2021: They also provide access to the Research Professional Database, which allows you to search for discipline-specific funding from UK and international sources. ... UKRI Funding Finder - funding opportunities from the UK research councils, including

7 Sep 2017: Representation Opportunities Some University committees and working groups require representation of the postdoc community within their membership.

13 Mar 2019: We consider room booking requests for events, meetings, networking, training/information sessions and supervisions. These should all be specific to the professional or career development of postdocs. We can also consider bookings for events related

20 Sep 2022: It is no longer necessary to book a time slot for hot-desking at Eddington. The space remains open on a first-come, first-served basis.

28 Jul 2022: Research Skills. As a researcher, you need to be aware of the tools required for your research, your responsibilities with research ethics, and where you can go to develop your knowledge ... Communication and Conversations. These courses can help you

21 May 2019: My research focuses on the origin and molecular mechanisms in the development of a pre-cancerous condition called Barrett’s oesophagus. ... I have established and run several graduate and postdoctoral societies which are both supportive to members and

6 Jun 2023: Room details Capacity: 25 people lecture-style, 14 people workshop-style. Equipment: projector and speaker (HDMI connection), wifi (UniofCam, eduroam). Layout options Mill Lane Seminar Room

16 May 2018: The Postdoc Academy hosts unique fellowships for some of Cambridge’s most outstanding researchers as they reach the pivotal career transition to independence.

11 Feb 2021: The Researcher-led Events Scheme has been established to provide funds for early-career researchers across the University to set up and run research events such as conferences and symposia. ... The intention is to facilitate research culture and