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What is your scientific superpower? What does it mean to you to be a woman in STEMM?Tell us your story for the chance to nominate a school to receive copies of Dr Lorena Escudero Sánchez's inspiring book, "Heroines of Science". We'll also feature the successful entries on our website during Postdoc Appreciation Week 2024.Heroines of ScienceAs part …

Do you have a research-driven idea that could engage the public?An exciting opportunity has arisen for University of Cambridge researchers to take advantage of grants of up to £2000 to organise innovative public engagement activities which draw on contemporary research.You should aim to cover at least one of the following:Reach a specific target au…

We have a range of events for postdocs taking place throughout July, from virtual writing retreats to help you work in a focused, positive way, to a mid-contract check-in to step back and reflect on how you’re progressing.Find out more and book your place:Writing fellowship grants with impact2 JulyRegisterImprove your research skills with improv3 J…

Amna Ansari is one of our postdocs based in Eddington, who has used the spaces here and at Mill Lane for student supervisions. We asked her a few questions about her experience as a postdoc, how she’s interacted with the Postdoc Academy, and any recommendations she has for postdocs new to Cambridge. Amna did her PhD in Development Studies at Cambri…

The University is seeking a postdoc representative for a new working group focused on Employee Value Proposition.Employee Value Proposition (EVP) encompasses the benefits and rewards that an employer can offer to its employees. A postdoc representative is needed to join a new working group focused on EVP.The purpose of the EVP working group is to d…

The University of Cambridge LGBTQ+ Network is seeking a Chair or Co-Chair to take over when the current Chair leaves at the start of July 2024 after over four years in the role.This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to help promote an inclusive working environment for all staff through the network’s three pillars of Advocacy, Community and C…

Does your research group deserve recognition for the work they do? Has your PI made a positive impact you’d like to share?Take a few minutes to nominate them for the 2024 Research Culture Celebration, taking place at the Kettle’s Yard on 30 September. Categories include:leadershipconcern for professional developmentrecognition and rewardwellbeing m…

Are you a postdoc at Cambridge? Would you like to be individually matched with a mentor to support you?We offer a mentoring scheme to help identify and achieve your professional goals, build on your confidence, and overcome challenges. Over a 9-month period you will have at least 3-5 confidential meetings, where you’ll highlight and work towards yo…

Networking, in combination with an effective professional profile, can help you succeed, whether your focus is academic or further afield. This course, represented by over 10 UK Higher Education institutions, offers practical advice and insight on making the most of networking opportunities wherever you may find them.In the six week course you will…

Looking to improve your leadership skills? Join our dynamic group coaching programme!This course offers participants customised learning and development to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to drive innovation, inspire teams, and achieve your professional goals.Through engaging group discussions, interactive activities, and perso…

Four Cambridge postdocs have been awarded the Schmidt Fellowship for 2024. Applications are taken from a selection of world-leading institutions, with the latest cohort beginning a year ago. This year represented a particularly successful year for Cambridge, as four out of the thirty-two places were accepted from PhD students from the University o…

On 9 April, there was a webinar for postdocs and early career researchers to discuss the University's review of its Employer Justified Retirement Age (EJRA).You can now access the slides from this event here (log into Google using your University account), and you can find further information on the topic here.If you are interested in pursuing a le…

Are you embarking on a new research project? Or finding it difficult to juggle the tasks that underpin your current work? Apply now for our new Advanced Research Project Management course and learn how to better allocate time and resources, facilitate communication with colleagues and collaborators, and mitigate risk factors and uncertainty.Places …

The Transforming Research Support (TRS) team are working on improving the pre-award grant application journey and they are looking for postdocs to participate in user research.TRS are seeking your help to better understand whether the new content for the Research Operations Office (ROO) website is tailored to the needs of researchers and pre-award …

We're looking to appoint a Communications Assistant to support engaging communications across our website, newsletter and social media channels, providing information to Cambridge's community of 4,000 postdocs.The role is part of the Communications team which provides strategic planning and delivery of the overall communication programme for the Po…