Postdoc Academy, University of Cambridge

🎙️ 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆: 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗵𝗗𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗱𝗼𝗰𝘀 In the latest episode of Managing Scientific Talent, Pedro Resende and David Mendes da Silva, PhD had an insightful conversation with Camila Hernández Frederick, Head of Career Services at the International Max Planck Research School for Molecules of Life at the Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry. Camila shared her journey from biochemistry research to becoming an expert in career development, and why early, proactive career support can transform how PhDs and postdocs approach their futures. 🔍 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗵𝗗𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗱𝗼𝗰𝘀? ✅ Camila emphasizes the power of early career support - tailored workshops, and mentoring - to help researchers navigate a rapidly evolving job market. 💡 For career officers, it’s a call to action: equip scientists with the tools, networks, and flexibility they need to thrive both inside and outside academia. This episode is for anyone in research, from curious PhDs to those guiding the next generation of scientists. 🚀 🎧 Give it a listen by clicking on the links below in the comments. #ScientificCareers #CareerSupport #PhDs #Postdocs #Networking #ManagingScientificTalent #CareerDevelopment

Join Team UofG! Opportunity - Research Culture Officer This is a great opportunity for a Research Culture Officer to join the University’s Research & Innovation Services. For more information on this exciting role and how to apply please follow the link: https://lnkd.in/eH-t_ni2 Closing Date: 3 January 2025 The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 573 years, and today we are one of the world's top 100 universities. We are delighted to have been awarded Scottish University of the Year by the Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024, demonstrating that we are not only one of the best universities in the United Kingdom, but one of the best universities for the world. Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers. In this role you will provide comprehensive project management, communications and data support across the Research Culture and Development (RC&RD) portfolio and the Governance, Policy & Integrity (GPI) portfolio and wider Research Services team.   You will support the UofG role as a HEI pilot participant in the REF People, Culture and Environment (PCE) pilot project. Including: The preparation and submission of a) the UofG Institutional pilot submission and b) the five Units of Assessments pilot submissions. Reviewing and reporting on the Institutional and UoA level experience and learnings from being participants of the REF People, Culture and Environment (PCE) pilot project.   This post will play a key role in a cross-functional team to administer and support the development of research strategic initiatives, including providing information about the University’s research performance. Undertaking analyses and problem solving to inform decision making in research culture and research enhancement – strengthening the University’s research environment. Vacancy Reference: 161991 Salary: UofG Grade 6, £33,232 - £36,924 per annum. This post is full time (35 hours) and fixed term for up to 6 months.

🚀 Don't forget that the Cambridge NeuroWorks Fellowship Programme is open for applications! You don’t need to be part of the “neurotech” community to apply – what matters is your ability to think boldly and contribute innovative solutions. There are two fellowship types available: ✨ Blue Sky Fellowships for those with speculative hypotheses who need the freedom to explore possibilities ✨ Frontier Fellowships for those who have a proof-of-concept idea and want to turn it into real-world solutions. 👉 To find out more, and apply for one of the Fellowships: https://lnkd.in/eXGGNwud 👉 Join our launch event on 18th December in Cambridge. More tickets have been released! https://lnkd.in/evj9S82b