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Applications are now open for the May 2026 round of the Postdoc Academy mentoring scheme!The scheme runs over 9 months, during which you’ll have several meetings with a mentor who will help you make the most of your time as a postdoc.They will work with you to highlight and work towards your long-term goals, drawing from their expansive experience …

The University of Cambridge Careers Service recently published findings on their survey of postdocs that had completed their contracts between 2019 and 2024. Some of the highlights are below.What were their first positions following their postdoc at Cambridge?Total respondents with first position in academia: 64%Respondents in academia with a perma…

What is Speed Mentoring?It’s quite simple! You have short, professional conversations with four different, experienced academics. You’ll get fifteen minutes with each of them, and they’ll offer their own perspective on a challenge, question, or goal specific to you.What institutions are involved?Universities of Bath, Cambridge, Kent, Oxford, Oxford…

You can now book onto this term's full programme of professional development and information events designed specifically for postdocs.From planning fundable research and developing research leadership, to understanding your pension or the new immigration rules - explore them all now.Note - events in italics are hosted by the Postgraduate Education…

Would you like to input into University research policy and initiatives, and help advise on strategic matters relating to the University’s research activities?  The Research Policy Committee is looking for a postdoctoral researcher or Junior Research Fellow to take up a vacant position on the committee early in 2026.The term of the position is two …

As the calendar year draws to a close, I want to express my heartfelt thanks to everyone who makes up our rich and vibrant postdoc community here in Cambridge. Your contributions, resilience and innovation continue to inspire and make meaningful impactful – both within our community and beyond.I hope you will find time to rest and recharge during t…

All three Postdoc Centres will be open to registered users throughout the Christmas period. Any new requests for access must be made before 12pm on Friday 19 December, otherwise they will not be processed until the new year. Anyone wishing to use a quiet booth or event space between 24 December and 2 January should request this before 12pm on 23 De…

Applications are now open for our Professional Development Boot Camp, a two-day training opportunity covering a range of topics to help postdocs boost their potential for career success.Finding time for professional development as a postdoc can be difficult to factor into your working life. So, together with CAM-DTP, we have created this opportunit…

Resilient Leadership in Action is an interactive programme which aims to help you understand more about leadership styles and theory through a variety of learning activities, exercises, and collaboration.Bringing together postdocs from five institutions across disciplines, the programme is unique and nationally recognised. You will be paired with a…

Please could you give us an overview of your research and what you’re currently working on?My current research is on water and how it interacts with electromagnetic and acoustic waves. We're aiming to understand more about what water is at a fundamental level, to perhaps be able to manipulate it better or find new ways of interacting with waves in …

What are Astro Careers? If your research is based in astronomy, chances are you’ve already heard of the Astro Careers events, organised by Research Associate, Dr Haoyang Ye.This is an ongoing series that invites speakers to talk about their career as well as sharing advice with others wishing to do something similar.Their latest event on 15 October…

November is Academic Writing Month, an annual worldwide event where academics challenge themselves to meet a self-set writing goal or establish good writing habits.From narrative CVs and storytelling secrets, to writing retreats and 1:1 tuition, we have a range of writing-related support for postdocs on offer throughout the month. Explore it all no…

Can you give us an overview of your research background? I'm a Research Associate at the Centre for International Manufacturing, Institute for Manufacturing, Department of Engineering, and a Research Fellow at Clare Hall. I am interested in system-level methodologies to develop, reconfigure, and deploy manufacturing and service capacities across su…

Do you want a say in shaping University processes to better support professional growth, career development and research culture at Cambridge?The Staff Review & Development (SRD) Advisory Group is seeking postdocs from all disciplines to contribute their ideas and experiences to a consultation. If appointed, you will have the potential to influence…

You can now book onto this term's full programme of professional development and information events and courses designed specifically for postdocs. From writing fellowship applications and planning fundable research, to understanding your pension or the new immigration rules - explore them all now.Courses with Application DeadlinesThe following cou…