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6 Oct 2021: Colleagues from the King's College London Centre for Research Staff Development invite you to dedicate 2.5 hours to writing in a supportive virtual setting with other early career researchers

27 Jul 2022: Check your account is up to date, or register now for access to 1:1s, events and online resources.

20 Jun 2024: The University is seeking a postdoc representative for a new working group focused on Employee Value Proposition. You’ll help develop the strategy for the University, determining how it rewards and provides benefits to its employees. Express your

17 Mar 2023: Our mentoring scheme for postdocs is open again for applications until Thursday 13 April 2023.

16 Dec 2022: The Eddington and Mill Lane Postdoc Centres will remain open for hot-desking over the holiday period. Any new requests for card access should be submitted by Monday 19 December as Postdoc Academy staff will not be on site from 23 December.

28 Apr 2022: Search site. Postdoc Academy. PGCert in Research and Innovation Leadership. Submitted by Jennifer Hayward on Thu, 28/04/2022 - 16:40. ... This programme enables postdocs to develop their leadership skills and consolidate their competence in managing

6 Jun 2023: Accessibility The centre is fully accessible to wheelchair users, but does not have automatic doors. A hearing loop is available.

6 Jun 2023: Accessibility Limited access. There is a short flight of steps leading down to the basement where the Postdoc Centre is located, but unfortunately, no elevator or stair-lift is available. Parking Cycle parking is available in front of the Postdoc

7 Sep 2017: These opportunities provide additional networking benefits to postdocs who already have a research contract with the University. ... The following Interdisciplinary Research Centres currently have their own postdoc networks and/or programmes for early

16 Mar 2021: what type of research is done in Cambridge.

29 Mar 2023: The Cambridge Chemistry Gender Equality Network and The Queer in Chemistry Network have recently been formed and are seeking new members and connections.

5 May 2021: The Synthetic Biology Interdisciplinary Research Centre (SynBio IRC) is seeking research staff to sit on its steering committee to represent postdoc experiences and help shape the future of synthetic biology research ... Centre. They are looking for

11 May 2021: How does it work? Tutors create a course based on their own academic research, pitched at pupils in Key Stage 4 or 5. ... you if your research is of relevance (or transferable) to some aspect of the sustainability agenda.

9 Nov 2023: Engage with our Researcher Development training, including expert-led workshops on topics ranging from negotiating skills and imposter syndrome, to writing Fellowship grants and building research collaborations.

18 Sep 2023: We're excited to welcome postdocs back to the Biomedical Campus Postdoc Centre! Find out how to use the spaces there, and submit your profile to help other postdocs connect with you.

26 Nov 2021: Contribute your thoughts on what a new catering service at the University Library might look like.

17 Feb 2021: The Career Support Fund is available to all staff who can provide evidence that their careers have been, or are being, disrupted as a direct result of the pandemic, or due to a career break taken for caring responsibilities.

27 Oct 2023: into a business case to secure funding: whether this is for academic research, industry collaboration or to commercialise your research.

20 May 2024: Looking to improve your leadership skills? Our dynamic group coaching programme will help you enhance your understanding of leadership and equip you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to drive innovation, inspire teams, and achieve your

26 Jul 2024: Search site. Postdoc Academy. Karina Vold. Alt Text:. Photo of Dr Karina Vold. Title Text:. Dr Karina Vold. Postdoc Centre at Mill Lane. 16 Mill Lane The Basement Cambridge CB2 1SB Tel: 44 (0)1223 336661. Postdoc Centre at Biomedical Campus.

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

26 Jul 2024: Search site. Postdoc Academy. Simon Baker. Alt Text:. Photo of Dr Simon Baker. Title Text:. Dr Simon Baker. Postdoc Centre at Mill Lane. 16 Mill Lane The Basement Cambridge CB2 1SB Tel: 44 (0)1223 336661. Postdoc Centre at Biomedical Campus.

18 Jan 2021: Our new podcast series showcases former Cambridge postdocs to shed light on how they maximised their time to learn and develop while working in the University.

26 Jul 2024: Search site. Postdoc Academy. Nicole Horst. Alt Text:. Nicole Horst. Title Text:. Nicole Horst. Postdoc Centre at Mill Lane. 16 Mill Lane The Basement Cambridge CB2 1SB Tel: 44 (0)1223 336661. Postdoc Centre at Biomedical Campus. Clifford Allbutt

1 May 2020: The University and Colleges remain committed to delivering as much in-person education and assessment as possible, and to ensuring that we are as effective as possible in undertaking research.

13 Apr 2022: We have extended the availability of our hot-desking spaces at Eddington and Mill Lane to include evenings and early morning.

26 Jul 2024: Search site. Postdoc Academy. Neha Agrawal. Alt Text:. Photo of Dr Neha Agrawal. Title Text:. Dr Neha Agrawal. Postdoc Centre at Mill Lane. 16 Mill Lane The Basement Cambridge CB2 1SB Tel: 44 (0)1223 336661. Postdoc Centre at Biomedical Campus.

5 Feb 2018: Some of the Interdisciplinary Research Centres also have networks or programmes specifically for early career researchers.

15 Dec 2021: A range of virtual live Q&A sessions, on-demand podcasts and blogs for postdocs seeking their first lectureship or PI position.

26 Jul 2024: Search site. Postdoc Academy. Olga Loblova. Alt Text:. Photo of Dr Olga Loblova. Title Text:. Dr Olga Loblova. Postdoc Centre at Mill Lane. 16 Mill Lane The Basement Cambridge CB2 1SB Tel: 44 (0)1223 336661. Postdoc Centre at Biomedical Campus.

19 Dec 2023: We're looking to appoint a Finance and Operations Manager to lead on the financial, centres, and people operations of our small and dynamic department. The closing date for applications is 28 January 2024.

20 Apr 2021: Whether that’s in relation to gaining independence in an academic career, a commercial opportunity, policy intervention, or other ways your research can have impact.

30 May 2022: We work in close partnership with postdoc groups, research networks, and other University services. ... Professional Development. We create and deliver resources and programmes to support the development of researchers beyond their current research

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!

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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).

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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