Key Information

Tutor: Dr Caroline Hargreaves
Duration: 2 hour 15 minutes
Delivery: Live (In-Person) & Live (Online)
Course Credit (PGR only): 1 credit 
Audience: Research Degree Students

Dates

  • Tues 11 November 2025
    10:00-12:15, Zoom
  • Thurs 05 February 2026
    13:00-15:15, South Kensington
  • Thurs 30 April 2026
    10:00-12:15, South Kensington
  • Do I want to do a postdoc?
  • What can I do to help me decide?

Often doctoral researchers drift into Postdocs without appreciating how to choose the right one for them. This blended course aims to inspire a more focused approach, introducing opinions of postdocs and viewing example job descriptions, person specifications and application forms to help you get on the right track for you.

You will need to dedicate a total time of ~2 hours 45 minutes to complete this course, which includes ~30 minutes preparatory activities carried out via Blackboard. There is a lot of material to explore via the Course Notes and links on Blackboard after the live course, and optional follow ups are available.

This course is open to all Research Degree Students.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course and using preparatory and post- course materials you will be better able to:

  • Evaluate what you are looking for in an ideal postdoc position
  • Assess some pros and cons of doing a postdoc
  • Plan how you will approach postdoc applications
  • Begin to generate relevant material to be tailored for applications
  • Identify resources to assist your decision-making process

How to Book

Book via Inkpath using your Imperial Single-Sign-On. Bookings will close one week before each live session.

Please ensure you have read and understood ECRI’s cancellation policy before booking.