We would like to extend a warm welcome to you to Imperial and congratulate you on your new appointment.
As a member of staff at a world-leading research institute, you have access to a broad range of support and development opportunities, including those provided by the Early Career Researcher Institute (ECRI).
Imperial is dedicated to the support and development of all its research staff, as highlighted in its Strategic Plan for 2020-2025. The College is a signatory of the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers and it is important to us to ensure that you make the best use of your allocated 10 days of professional development pro rata per year.
Support overview
How we can help you
ECRI supports you from the start to the finish of your journey at Imperial and helps you to make the most of your time as a researcher – to develop you both professionally and personally.
- Courses and workshops
- Resources to help you navigate your career whether you are considering an academic path or a career outside academia
- Individual guidance including mock interviews and one-to-one support
- Access to networks
- Online resources including tip sheets and publications
- Wellbeing support
An induction checklist
Below are some suggestions of ECRI activities to attend and development resources to make use of when you first start at Imperial:
- Attend an ECRI Welcome Induction; you will receive an invitation from ECRI via email when you first start.
- Meet your departmental postdoc and fellows rep.
- Set up your Imperial Profile.
- If this is your first postdoc, attend the three-day residential course ‘Making the Most of Your Postdoc’, designed to equip you in the early stages of your career with the skills and resources needed to plan your career and achieve success as a postdoc. Look for dates in our calendar.
- Take a look at our courses & workshops to see what you'd like to attend.
- Become a mock interview panellist to experience the interview process.