UCL IfWH Early Career Researchers Network
The term Early Career Researcher refersÌýto researchers in the firstÌýyears (full-time equivalent) of their research activity, including the period of doctoralÌýtraining and the postdoctoral period prior to obtaining tenure.
The IfWH ECR Network aims to support the delivery of a holistic learning environment that extends beyond individual research groups to encourage the transition to becoming an independent researcher.
The forum includes a space for ECRs to present their own work, organise socials, obtainÌýcareerÌýadvice and peer support, and share information aboutÌýevents organised by the Faculty of Population and Health Sciences.
- Aims
We aim to deliver regular talks fromÌýboth internal and external speakers covering a variety of different topics, including:
- How to write grant applications
- Preparing manuscripts for publication
- Thesis writing skillsÌý
- Career planning
- Masterclasses forÌýspecific lab techniques
- PIs CareerÌýstories
- Careers in industry stories
- Figures and graphs trouble-shooting clinics
- We also aim to organise social events open to all members of the Institute that enable networking opportunities in an informal environment.
- Next EventÌý
IfWH 3-Minute Thesis competition
Theobald Lecture Theatre, Chenies Mews
28th February, 1pm (followed by a social event)
The IfWH ECR is delighted to be hosting the institute round of the 3MT competition! This is an exciting opportunity to present your work to your peers in only 3 minutes, and will be judged by a panel of IfWH staff. The winners will recieve voucher prizes and the chance to compete in the Faculty round later this year!
Please complete this form by 12th FebruaryÌýif you are interested:
- Past events
06/12/2022ÌýFIFA World Cup Sweepstakes and Charity Bake Sale
04/10/2022 Post Doc Appreciation Event
26/06/2022 ECR Changemakers Wellbeing Event
08/06/2022 ECR Changemakers Writing Retreat
25/05/2022 ECR Changemakers ELISA Masterclass
11/05/2022ÌýECR Changemakers Western Blot Masterclass
04/05/2022ÌýÌýECR Changemakers Poster Session
27/04/2022ÌýÌý3MT competition
26/04/2022ÌýÌýEGA-IfWH Career Talks Series:ÌýDr Helen O'Neill
26/11/2021ÌýViki Male, Imperial College
16/11/2021ÌýÌýImmunohistochemistry and Western Blot Workshop & lunch -ÌýRebecca Northeast, Proteintech
01/11/2021ÌýÌýHalloween-themed Social EventÌý
29/10/2021ÌýÌýHelen Jones, University of Florida
12/10/2021ÌýEGA-IfWH New Starters Welcome Event
24/09/2021ÌýUnderstanding the dynamic ovarian cancer tumor microenvironment,ÌýBen Bitler, University of Colorado
27/08/2021ÌýDevelopment of the trophectoderm in the human blastocyst: Dr Norah Fogarty, Kings College
11/05/2021 Careers outside academia: Ruth Weir, UCL Innovation and Enterprise
27/04/2021 Career in industry: Dr Rebecca Northeast, Proteintech
20/04/2021 PI Story: Dr Jens Madsen, IfWH
- Resources
UCL Doctoral School Skills Development Programme
Research Coordination Office for Life and Medical SciencesÌý
- Peer support and mentoring
Dr Pascale V Guillot and Dr Rajvinder Karda are team leads for the UCL IfWH mentoring scheme. ECRs are encouraged to participate in the scheme. To find out more, contact p.guillot@ucl.ac.uk and r.karda@ucl.ac.uk
- The ECR committee
Tania Castillo - Research Fellow
Konstantina Tetorou - PhD Student
Juan Antinao - Research Fellow
Anna Keegan - PhD Student
Ellie Chilcott - Research Fellow
Georgina Brown - PhD Student
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Past members:
Ashley Boyle
Nandaki Keshavan
Riccardo Privolizzi
Brian Dromey
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