Postdoctoral researchers

The Department of Chemical Engineering has a thriving and talented postdoctoral staff community who are vital to our ability to deliver world class research and teaching. We value their contributions immensely and, along with providing professional opportunities, we ensure they are involved in all levels of key decision making through feedback initiatives and by inviting them to serve on departmental committees.

Events

Postdoctoral staff are invited to department social events such as the monthly all staff mixers and summer barbeque, as well as postdoctoral-only networking and social events. These are organised by the Postdoc Committee who have a dedicated budget with which they provide opportunities for professional development, networking and fun.

Postdoc events include Spotlight, where researchers present their work followed by a social with food and drink, and the Career Development Seminar series. Previous topics have included:

• Top tips to communicate your research to non-specialists in the contemporary world
• Transition from research dependence to independence
• Building the foundation to a successful Career

Invites to events are often sent by email or via the Departmental Bulletin.

Postdoc Symposium

They also organise and host the annual Postdoc Symposium which provides an opportunity for postdoctoral researchers to showcase their research and where the Sir William Wakeham Award is presented. The Wakeham Award recognises early career researchers who have made a significant contribution to their research field and have advanced their professional development, and has a £2000 prize associated with it.

Current postdoctoral staff should visit the Intranet for further information including training, development, events and socials.

Imperial College Research Fellowships
The Department of Chemical Engineering is accepting enquiries from candidates whose proposed fellowship aligns with the Department’s research themes, with a particular interest in the areas of sustainable manufacturing, biotechnology, net zero chemical engineering technologies and AI/digitalization.

Candidates wishing to apply for a fellowship hosted by the Department of Chemical Engineering should check our website and consider a potential Department sponsor. They should follow the University guidelines and deadline to apply and ensure to seek signature from the Head of Department by 9 August 2024 by submitting Section 1 of their application to Prof Camille Petit (camille.petit@imperial.ac.uk). 

The Department will review all applications and invite selected candidates for interviews in September. Following the interview, one applicant will be put forward to Faculty and University panel for review (General contact – Anusha Sri-Pathmanathan).