Tag: Research Staff

Stonewall Focus Groups – LGBTQ+ Consultation (Deadline 28 May)

🌈 Stonewall Focus Groups

We are reviewing how we deliver meaningful, lasting inclusion for our LGBTQ+ staff and students, and we would value your input.

As part of this, we are considering whether to continue our membership with Stonewall or move to a bespoke, Imperial-owned approach that is fully aligned with our EDI and People strategies.

To inform this decision, we are running a series of staff focus groups. These sessions will provide a space to share your perspectives and experiences, ensuring a broad range of voices helps shape our future approach.

Timing: Sessions will take place from June 2026 onwards. Dates will be confirmed after registration closes and scheduled based on participants’ availability. If you would like to take part, please register your interest and we will be in touch with further details. Register by: Friday 28 May 2026

For any questions, please contact Eleni Erotokritou ea.apedi@imperial.ac.uk

Student Awards for Outstanding Achievement (nominate by 14 June)

Do you know a student with an outstanding achievement?

Nominations are now open for the Student Awards for Outstanding Achievement.

Whether it is exceptional charity work, a sporting success, outstanding leadership roles, creative arts endeavours or contributions to societal causes, we want to spotlight the work of our incredible students!

You are invited to nominate students for consideration for this award. Undergraduate and postgraduate students are eligible for nomination, and you are welcome to nominate as many students as you wish for consideration. Nominees must be enrolled as students on the deadline date to be eligible.

These awards are to recognise and commend outstanding achievement beyond the academic subject area. Academic achievement is not relevant and will not be considered. The aim of the award is to recognise students who have made a singular substantial contribution to an activity outside of their studies/ research. Examples of past winners can be found on the awards’ webpage.

To nominate a student, complete the form by no later than 23.59 on Sunday 14 June 2026.

Imperial Research Fellowship Scheme Applications Open (Deadline 23 July)

Overview

The IRF scheme is designed for outstanding early career researchers looking for an opportunity to focus on research and establish scientific independence, making the leap from a post-doctoral researcher to permanent lecturer. IRFs receive a four-year fellowship which includes:

  • A competitive salary
  • A contribution toward research and travel costs (up to £45,000)
  • Personal mentoring support from a senior Imperial member of academic staff (sponsor)
  • Focused career support, training courses and development opportunities from Imperial’s Early Career Researcher Institute
  • The chance to take full responsibility for setting and directing their own research agenda and career trajectory, with no obligatory teaching, and with the possibility of spending up to twelve months visiting other research institutions and/or in industry.

Key features for applicants

  • Candidates are expected to be a maximum of PhD + 5 years (counted from PhD award date to proposed fellowship start date)
  • Proposals will be considered in all research areas active within participating departments at Imperial
  • Applicants can be UK nationals or international candidates and internal or external to Imperial

Closing date: Thursday 23 July 2026 (internal departmental deadlines will vary)

Full details are available at: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/research-and-innovation/research-office/funder-information/research-fellowships/irf/

Recruitment Presentation for Faculty Positions in Engineering at NTU Singapore (20 May)

Greetings! My name is Aikland, and I am writing to you on behalf of the College of Engineering (CoE) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore.

We are organising an exclusive faculty recruitment presentation at Imperial College London on May 20, 2026, as part of our global faculty recruitment outreach in the U.K. This initiative reflects our commitment to partnering with the world’s most prestigious universities in Chemistry and Engineering sciences, including Imperial College London, to create exceptional career pathways for top-tier academic talent.

We also believe that providing Imperial’s outstanding postdoctoral researchers and graduating PhD students with access to premier international academic opportunities aligns perfectly with your centre’s mission of facilitating successful career transitions.

 

Event Details and Registration

Programme Date Time Venue
Faculty Recruitment Presentation Wednesday,

May 20, 2026

 10:00 am – 12:00 pm ACEX 228, Department of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London

 

Registration Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/Gzkh4qzWjz

Interested participants are reminded to send us a copy of their CV and two [2] representative papers to CoE-FacultyRecruit@ntu.edu.sg after they have registered for the event.

We would greatly appreciate your assistance in promoting this exclusive opportunity to:

  • Graduating PhD students in the Engineering and Chemistry departments
  • Current postdoctoral researchers across Chemistry and all Engineering disciplines
  • Any researchers actively exploring academic career opportunities

Why This Opportunity Matters to Them

The global academic landscape is rapidly evolving, with Asia emerging as a dynamic hub for cutting-edge research and innovation. As they consider their next career steps, this presents a unique opportunity to:

  • Launch their academic career at one of the world’s largest and most prestigious Engineering colleges.
  • Join a vibrant research ecosystem in Singapore, which is consistently ranked among the top global innovation hubs.
  • Establish themselves as a pioneering researcher in one of Asia’s fastest-growing and most advanced economies.

What We Offer

NTU Singapore’s College of Engineering currently has over 50 faculty positions available across five Engineering schools, namely:

  1. School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CCEB)
  2. School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)
  3. School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE)
  4. School of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE)
  5. School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE)

Research Areas of Interest

Attached is our detailed publicity material, which outlines the specific research areas and expertise we are seeking across all our engineering disciplines and chemistry. This material provides comprehensive information about the exciting opportunities available and helps them identify potential matches with their research interests. More details: NTU CoE Faculty Recruitment Ad_Imperial (May 20, 2026)

Postdoc Survey on Burnout

Why do some postdoctoral researchers burn out under similar pressures, while others do not? Having spent over 10 years in the postdoctoral system myself, this question is not abstract for me.

I am currently conducting an MSc research study at Manchester Metropolitan University examining psychological factors associated with burnout in UK-based postdoctoral researchers. Participation involves a short (15–20 minute) anonymous online survey, with no identifying data collected.

Survey link:
https://mmu.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1MlUkWaZtrt5pps

If you know other UK postdocs outside the LMS who may be interested, please feel free to share the link – snowball sampling is always helpful.

Before I sign off, you may also see a separate survey from the LMS Postdoc Committee circulating shortly, focusing on other aspects of the postdoc experience, including career and finance. Please do consider completing it as well.

Many thanks for your time and support,

Gosia – malgorzata.borkowska@lms.mrc.ac.uk

Young Geotechnical Engineers Symposium (22 & 23 June)

18th BGA Young Geotechnical Engineers Symposium

Held at Imperial College London, the Young Geotechnical Engineers Symposium 2026 (YGES 2026) brings together early-career researchers and professionals to discuss emerging challenges and innovative solutions in geotechnical engineering.

YGES 2026 provides an opportunity for young geotechnical engineers to present innovative research and engineering practice, promote dialogue between academia and industry, and strengthen professional connections supporting future collaboration and career development within the geotechnical community. Each session will be chaired by Imperial College London academics, who will provide personalised one-to-one feedback to presenters at the end of each session — offering a unique opportunity for direct engagement and professional development:

A Best Presentation Award will be presented to recognise outstanding contributions, based on both technical quality and presentation.

Download the flyer — FlyerYGES2026.

Call for Extended Abstracts

Extended Abstract (maximum 2 pages)
Authors are invited to submit an extended abstract of no more than two pages, including figures, tables and references. The document must follow the provided template.

Submission Deadline:   1st May 2026
Notification of Acceptance: 15th May 2026

Abstract submission is open!!! Please find the submission guidelines and template here.

Key Dates:

Extended Abstract Submission Deadline: 1st May 2026

Acceptance Announcement:  15th May 2026

Early-Bird Registration Deadline: 1st June 2026

Registration Deadline: 15th June 2026

Contact us

Do not hesitate to get in touch with any questions or concerns by filling out this form.

email: yges2026@imperial.ac.uk

British Hydrology Society – Early Career Symposium (29 & 30 June)

Hydrology in Service of Society – BHS Peter Wolf Early Career Symposium 2026

29–30 June 2026 at Imperial College London

In partnership with the British Hydrological Society, this year’s theme Hydrology in Service to Society explores how water science can respond to climate change, urbanisation and environmental pressures.

We’re inviting early career researchers to share their work…spanning catchment to coast, groundwater to glaciers, modelling to monitoring, nature-based solutions to engineered infrastructure, and data science to decision-making.

📝 Submit your abstract by 1 June

Details and submissions: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScdRQb1qJPYsVAf-0PkyAHSVi6h6qbfzvNbJHVWPKuUAiNRhw/viewform

Cancer Research UK Postdoc Futures Conference (24 September)

Cancer Research UK are inviting all cancer non-clinical postdocs, regardless of funding source, to a one-day event on 24 September in Manchester, designed to empower you to take the next step in your career.

Explore career opportunities both within and beyond academia, learn about their training and funding programmes and pick up practical tools to help you build a fulfilling career in cancer research.

You’ll also connect with the wider cancer postdoc community, take part in roundtable discussions and join talks covering career progression, common challenges and potential solutions.

Register now: https://cruk.ink/4tS7Ai5

Cancer Research UK: Bridge to Academic Leadership Programme (Deadline 23 June)

Develop the skills, confidence and network to lead your own research team and build an application for a £25k award to develop your research niche.

The Cancer Research UK Bridge to Academic Leadership programme returns this autumn, supporting postdocs to take the next steps toward becoming independent group leaders in cancer.

The programme is open to non-clinical postdocs based at any UK institution, regardless of your funding source.

Across a blend of online and in-person sessions, you’ll strengthen your ability to generate and pitch your research ideas, improve your grant-writing skills and learn how to lead and manage a research team effectively in an academic environment.

Applications are particularly welcomed from researchers from ethnic minority backgrounds, women, non-binary researchers and researchers who are disabled or living with a long‑term condition. Places will be allocated on a competitive basis. Diversity information will be used to prioritise researchers who fall into groups underrepresented among our fellowship applicants.

Applications close 23 June

Full details on eligibility and a link to apply:

https://cruk.ink/42ccBG3

The Michelson Prizes: Next Generation Grants (apply by 22 June)

The Michelson Prizes: Next Generation Grants are annual awards of $150,000, which support early-career investigators who are working to significantly advance human immunology and vaccine and immunotherapy research for major global diseases.  Now in their 9th year, the Grants are awarded by the Michelson Medical Research Foundation and applications are being accepted from March 30 – June 22, 2026.

Additional info can be found at https://www.michelsonmedicalresearch.org/michelson-prizes

  • About the Prizes: We are looking for research aimed at tackling roadblocks in human vaccine development and expanding our understanding of immune processes that are fundamental to successful vaccine and immunotherapy development.
  • Eligibility: Researchers / scientists born on or after January 1, 1990.
  • Disciplines: Applicants from the full spectrum of immunology-related disciplines, including clinical research, biochemistry, molecular biology, protein engineering, computer science, artificial intelligence/machine learning, biophysics, environmental health, nanotechnology, etc.