UCL IfWH Early Career Researchers Network

Supporting the next generation of Women's Health researchers

The term Early Career Researcher refers to researchers in the first years (full-time equivalent) of their research activity, including the period of doctoral training 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, obtain career advice and peer support, and share information about events organised by the Faculty of Population and Health Sciences.

Aims

We aim to deliver regular talks from both internal and external speakers covering a variety of different topics, including:

How to write grant applications
Preparing manuscripts for publication
Thesis writing skills
Career planning
Masterclasses for specific lab techniques
PIs Career stories
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 Event

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 February if you are interested:

Past events

06/12/2022 FIFA 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

11/05/2022 ECR Changemakers Western Blot Masterclass

04/05/2022 ECR Changemakers Poster Session

27/04/2022 3MT competition

26/04/2022 EGA-IfWH Career Talks Series: Dr Helen O'Neill

26/11/2021 Viki Male, Imperial College

16/11/2021 Immunohistochemistry and Western Blot Workshop & lunch - Rebecca Northeast, Proteintech

01/11/2021 Halloween-themed Social Event

29/10/2021 Helen Jones, University of Florida

12/10/2021 EGA-IfWH New Starters Welcome Event

24/09/2021 Understanding the dynamic ovarian cancer tumor microenvironment, Ben Bitler, University of Colorado

27/08/2021 Development 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

UCL Careers Events

Research Coordination Office for Life and Medical Sciences

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