Career Development

Researcher Training

The wide range of training and development opportunities for researchers at Warwick can be accessed in this directory.

Academic Development Centre (ADC)

The ADC supports the development of the education aspects of your academic career.

Courses and Programmes

Cultivate professional development

Institute of Advanced Study (IAS)

The IAS also provides outstanding support for PostDocs at Warwick.

Supporting Postdocs at Warwick

Academic Careers and Leadership Development Programme (Accolade)

Institute of Advanced Study associate fellowship - A non-stipend fellowship that opens up a host of Warwick run activities and schemes.

Innovation Accelerator Workshop

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The event is co-run by the University of Warwick and the University of Leicester and aims to promote interdisciplinary interactions between early career researchers (ECRs) across faculties and between the two Universities. Funding bodies are increasingly looking for researchers to think outside the box to tackle the biggest problems. To achieve this researchers need to be able to establish interdisciplinary collaborations that span multiple disciplines.

The symposium will be held on the 12th of June in the Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research Building (IBRB) at the University of Warwick.

In the morning you will hear a range of inspirational talks on the benefits of interdisciplinarity and enhancing research culture.

The afternoon will be a 'Dragon's Den' style project development challenge in interdisciplinary teams. The winning team will be awarded £3000 seed funding to develop their project over the next year, which will look great on your CV!

Lunch provided.

Spaces are limited to 50 ECRs across Warwick, so please sign up now to avoid disappointment

(23rd May 2025 or until places are filled).

We strongly encourage postdocs from all facilities and disciplines to apply!

This event is kindly funded by the Institute of Advanced Studies.

Personal webpages for Postdocs

All researchers in SLS are entitled to have a Personal Profile webpage and this a great way advertise your expertise and skills. This is linked to from the SLS People page and also the Research Cluster people pages, and so can help to boost your external visibility.

You can find out more about how to create one, and use it to enhance your international reputation.

Outreach

Giving back to the community is not only in itself rewarding, but this is an essential part of the promotions criteria at work and most academic institutions.

Contributing to outreach and widening participation will help to separate you from your contemporaries when applying for jobs.

Post-docs are encouraged to report their outreach events via this form.

Whether you just want to give back or if you are looking to enhance your CV please contact Kevin Moffat for more details.

Warwick Postdoctoral Science Symposium

Warwick holds an interdepartmental science symposium explicitly for PostDocs to showcase their work.

With free refreshments and exceptional international key note speakers, this is something you should be involved in.

Helping to organise such an event will greatly enhance you resume. To get involved please email SEMAdmin@warwick.ac.uk

Warwick Innovations

Warwick Innovations is the university's dedicated hub for turning cutting-edge research into real-world impact. They help bridge the gap between academia and industry, supporting researchers in transforming their ideas into innovative solutions, products, and startups. With expert guidance, access to funding, and strategic partnerships, Warwick Innovations provides the resources and mentorship you need to commercialize your research and make a difference.

Mentoring

Our Mentoring Scheme is designed to support your professional and personal growth by connecting you with mentors who can offer guidance, advice, and insights throughout your academic and career journey.

PostDoc Seminar Series

Our Postdoc Seminar Series offers a fantastic opportunity for early-career researchers to share their work, exchange ideas, and collaborate. Each seminar features insightful presentations from postdocs across a variety of disciplines, followed by Q&A sessions. It’s a great way to showcase your research, gain valuable feedback, and expand your professional network. Whether you're looking to refine your communication skills, get feedback on your work or explore new collaborations, the seminar series is designed to support your growth and career development in a relaxed and supportive environment.