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Spaces are available for postdocs on these upcoming sessions hosted by Researcher Development. RD Live: AssertivenessWed 23 June, 1 - 2pmIn this session we will discuss what assertiveness is and what assertive behaviour looks like. Also, we will share few hints and tips so you can start to develop your own assertiveness skills.RD Pop-Up: Creativity…

We are delighted to announce that the Postdoc Academy Centres Coordinators, Ceren Kaser and Shaun Ballisat, have been successful in achieving the Green Impact Bronze Award, the first tier of the University's environmental accreditation scheme.The team have been praised for their passion and investment in the project since starting in January 2021.W…

There are two bursaries available to support postdocs who have experienced adverse career impact as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic or who identify to underrepresented groups to enrol in the new Postgraduate Certificate in Research and Innovation Leadership.For 2021-22, Researcher Development and the Postdoc Academy have made available funds for …

The Postdoc Academy is leading a project to investigate the impacts of COVID-19 on postdocs at Cambridge and how the University can best respond to the needs which are emerging.In particular, we are seeking to understand how the pandemic’s impacts have differed, and how its after-effects will continue to differ, across groups within our community.W…

There are many aspects of the current research culture that negatively impact on the mental health of researchers.At Cambridge, we have set out our ambitions for creating a better research culture in an institutional action plan. This Mental Health Awareness Week, Equality & Diversity are hosting an event to explain how these ambitions relate to su…

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 in Cambridge.The representative will sit on the IRC steering committee, which convenes quarterly to discuss current IRC activities an…

For 2021-22, Researcher Development and the Postdoc Academy have made available funds for bursaries to cover the full costs of participation in the Postgraduate Certificate in Research and Innovation Leadership (£6,000 per person).The PGCert is offered by the Institute of Continuing Education, in partnership with a number of University departments,…

The University’s Research Policy Committee is seeking a researcher at the career development level to join the committee.The Committee is responsible for research policy and cross-School research initiatives, and for advising on strategic matters relating to the research activities of the University.This is an opportunity to learn about and influen…

University of Liverpool "Making an Impact 2021"10 May - 11 JuneThe University of Liverpool has just launched Making an Impact 2021, their flagship series of development opportunities designed to support and enhance research impact in all its forms. They have opened some of the sessions to external attendees from partner institutions, including Camb…

We are delighted to present a reflection of the last seven years of the Postdoc Academy (formerly Office of Postdoctoral Affairs).There has been a huge collective effort in bringing all these activities to fruition and we continue to be grateful to all our colleagues and partners for the support we receive.The community of early career researchers …

Have you worked in collaboration with an academic library, archive, or museum on a research project, whether funded or unfunded? What were your experiences of doing so? Are there any barriers that prevent further collaboration? How might these be overcome?And, if you haven’t worked in collaboration, what would encourage or enable you to do so?Compl…

To improve the representation of female scientists in the media, the StepWide programme is launching a website to showcase early career talent at the University of Cambridge.If you’re a cis or trans woman postdoc, you can submit your profile now!StepWide was designed by three female postdocs at Cambridge, Marta Costa, Laura Fachal and Cemre Ustunka…

Homerton Changemakers invites five postdocs to attend their virtual residential programme from 23 - 24 March.The focus is on entrepreneurialism, innovation and intrapreneurialism.More information on the programme can be found here.Please contact changemakers@homerton.cam.ac.uk to sign up with the following details: your name, job title and research…

Do you have any childcare responsibilities?Are you looking after your partner or an elderly person?Are you a parent/carer of a child with special needs?There are many ways that the University services can help you. The Postdoc Academy invites you to submit your questions on this topic via email.We will then put them to Gina Warren (Equality, Divers…

The Career Support Fund is a short-term fund, limited to the current academic year, and is designed to support employees whose careers have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.It replaces the Returning Carers Scheme for this academic year and includes those who have taken a three month break due to caring responsibilities within the la…