The professional development of all our staff across all job families is important to us as a Department. All staff take part in an annual review with their line manager where they are able to develop a Personal Review and Development Programme (PRDP). 

Supporting staff professional development 

A range of staff professional development courses are available through the College including some within the EDI remit. Calibre is a talent development and leadership programme for staff who identify as disabled, neurodiverse, or who have a long term physical or mental health condition. Impact is a talent development programme for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) staff. 

Imperial runs a targeted talent development programme for our Professional Services Staff. This includes Coaching, Mentoring and Reverse Mentoring programmes. Find out more about Managing your development.

Postdoc Development 

You are contractually entitled to up to 10 days of development training per year whilst you are a Postdoc at Imperial College London. The Department strongly encourages you to use these to develop your personal transferable and professional skills. 

You can take tailored courses via the Postdoc and Fellows Development Centre (PFDC) PFDC or more general ones at the People and Organisational Development department.

Postdoc mentoring

The department has a mentoring scheme for postdoctoral staff which enables them to get one-to-one career advice and support. Mentoring is beneficial because it can help you develop the knowledge and skills to manage current work situations, explore ideas for personal and professional development, and gain insight into how to take the next steps in your career.