Category: Career Opportunities, Internships & Volunteering

2 Year AI in Science Fellowships, supported by Schmidt Sciences

About the role:

Applications are invited for prestigious Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Fellowships, a program of Schmidt Sciences, commencing 1 September 2027.

  • Up to six 2-year independent Eric and Wendy Schmidt fellowships dedicated to AI in Science in a program supported by Schmidt Sciences. Further details here (Research Associate level) & here (Research Fellow level)
  • Up to two 2-year independent Chapman-Schmidt fellowships dedicated to AI in Science in a program supported by Schmidt Sciences. Further details here

What you would be doing:

The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Ai in Science Fellows will produce independent and original research, using AI to advance science within their host department and the I-X Centre for AI in Science. These fellowships have the aim of identifying excellent researchers and accelerating them in using AI to advance and disrupt Science or Engineering. Here ‘AI’ is interpreted very broadly, e.g.: topics in Bayesian Inference and Robotics; ‘Science’ covers any typical topic in Natural Science and Engineering (Epidemiology, Biology and basic science in biomedicine are included but clinical medical themes are not covered, including conventional medical imaging). Examples include Bayesian optimization for molecular or materials design; machine learning for single cell data; physics-based ML for turbine design and astrostatistics. These posts are not suitable for generic AI research with general application: candidates must be aiming to substantially advance a particular area of science. Applicants could view themselves as AI researchers tackling particular pieces of science or science researchers using AI to transform their area. Extensive AI knowledge is not required, and AI training is offered.

What we are looking for:

Candidates will:

  • Hold, or be near completion of, a PhD (or equivalent) in an appropriate discipline.
  • Have the potential for leadership qualities in the subject, as illustrated, for example, through showing initiative on research projects.
  • Have an outstanding research record commensurate with their level of experience as demonstrated, for example, through an outstanding thesis, publications, conference presentations, code etc.
  • Have a proposal which is within the AI in Science research remit and skills which fit the cohort of AI in Science fellows.
  • For the RF positions candidates will be expected to have several years of experience post-PhD (in research or AI-based industry) and experience supervising team members

 

What we can offer you:

Fellows will join the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Network of researchers and will join a unique co-located cohort of top scholars based in the I-X Centre for AI in Science with tailored training and one-on-one career development. The fellowships are flexible and independent, allowing recipients to freely explore while drawing on expert faculty mentors of their choice.

We have a programme of additional support for women in AI in Science including a coaching circle for women in AI, additional funds for their career development and a community of I-X AI in Science women. The I-X Women in Artificial Intelligence (IXWAI) founded by two of our current Fellows aims to enhance representation of women in AI and foster an environment where they are valued, supported and inspired to achieve their full potential. We expect to appoint at least one candidate through this route.

Further Information

These are full time, fixed term position for 2 years. You will be based at White City Campus.

Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as a Research Assistant.

If you have any queries about these opportunities, please contact Eileen Boyce at e.boyce@imperial.ac.uk

Joint Fellowships

We have partnered with the Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) and the CNRS. If you are applying for one of these joint fellowships, we require that the principal mentor be in Imperial, but a secondary supervisor must be at ICR/CNRS. Please indicate if this is a joint fellowship by ticking the appropriate ICR/CNRS tick box in the online application form. Please note that these applications will require an institutional letter of support and ICR and CNRS will have their own internal process with a deadline ahead of the closing date below. The ICR deadline will be Monday 29th June at 9am. You must contact Becky Cook (rebecca.cook@icr.ac.uk) at ICR and Carl Iamov carl.ialamov@cnrs.fr and/or Louis Avigdor louis.avigdor@cnrs-dir.fr at CNRS to confirm these internal processes and deadlines

Imperial Research Fellowship Scheme Applications Open (Deadline 23 July)

Overview

The IRF scheme is designed for outstanding early career researchers looking for an opportunity to focus on research and establish scientific independence, making the leap from a post-doctoral researcher to permanent lecturer. IRFs receive a four-year fellowship which includes:

  • A competitive salary
  • A contribution toward research and travel costs (up to £45,000)
  • Personal mentoring support from a senior Imperial member of academic staff (sponsor)
  • Focused career support, training courses and development opportunities from Imperial’s Early Career Researcher Institute
  • The chance to take full responsibility for setting and directing their own research agenda and career trajectory, with no obligatory teaching, and with the possibility of spending up to twelve months visiting other research institutions and/or in industry.

Key features for applicants

  • Candidates are expected to be a maximum of PhD + 5 years (counted from PhD award date to proposed fellowship start date)
  • Proposals will be considered in all research areas active within participating departments at Imperial
  • Applicants can be UK nationals or international candidates and internal or external to Imperial

Closing date: Thursday 23 July 2026 (internal departmental deadlines will vary)

Full details are available at: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/research-and-innovation/research-office/funder-information/research-fellowships/irf/

Recruitment Presentation for Faculty Positions in Engineering at NTU Singapore (20 May)

Greetings! My name is Aikland, and I am writing to you on behalf of the College of Engineering (CoE) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore.

We are organising an exclusive faculty recruitment presentation at Imperial College London on May 20, 2026, as part of our global faculty recruitment outreach in the U.K. This initiative reflects our commitment to partnering with the world’s most prestigious universities in Chemistry and Engineering sciences, including Imperial College London, to create exceptional career pathways for top-tier academic talent.

We also believe that providing Imperial’s outstanding postdoctoral researchers and graduating PhD students with access to premier international academic opportunities aligns perfectly with your centre’s mission of facilitating successful career transitions.

 

Event Details and Registration

Programme Date Time Venue
Faculty Recruitment Presentation Wednesday,

May 20, 2026

 10:00 am – 12:00 pm ACEX 228, Department of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London

 

Registration Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/Gzkh4qzWjz

Interested participants are reminded to send us a copy of their CV and two [2] representative papers to CoE-FacultyRecruit@ntu.edu.sg after they have registered for the event.

We would greatly appreciate your assistance in promoting this exclusive opportunity to:

  • Graduating PhD students in the Engineering and Chemistry departments
  • Current postdoctoral researchers across Chemistry and all Engineering disciplines
  • Any researchers actively exploring academic career opportunities

Why This Opportunity Matters to Them

The global academic landscape is rapidly evolving, with Asia emerging as a dynamic hub for cutting-edge research and innovation. As they consider their next career steps, this presents a unique opportunity to:

  • Launch their academic career at one of the world’s largest and most prestigious Engineering colleges.
  • Join a vibrant research ecosystem in Singapore, which is consistently ranked among the top global innovation hubs.
  • Establish themselves as a pioneering researcher in one of Asia’s fastest-growing and most advanced economies.

What We Offer

NTU Singapore’s College of Engineering currently has over 50 faculty positions available across five Engineering schools, namely:

  1. School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CCEB)
  2. School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)
  3. School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE)
  4. School of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE)
  5. School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE)

Research Areas of Interest

Attached is our detailed publicity material, which outlines the specific research areas and expertise we are seeking across all our engineering disciplines and chemistry. This material provides comprehensive information about the exciting opportunities available and helps them identify potential matches with their research interests. More details: NTU CoE Faculty Recruitment Ad_Imperial (May 20, 2026)

Cancer Research UK: Bridge to Academic Leadership Programme (Deadline 23 June)

Develop the skills, confidence and network to lead your own research team and build an application for a £25k award to develop your research niche.

The Cancer Research UK Bridge to Academic Leadership programme returns this autumn, supporting postdocs to take the next steps toward becoming independent group leaders in cancer.

The programme is open to non-clinical postdocs based at any UK institution, regardless of your funding source.

Across a blend of online and in-person sessions, you’ll strengthen your ability to generate and pitch your research ideas, improve your grant-writing skills and learn how to lead and manage a research team effectively in an academic environment.

Applications are particularly welcomed from researchers from ethnic minority backgrounds, women, non-binary researchers and researchers who are disabled or living with a long‑term condition. Places will be allocated on a competitive basis. Diversity information will be used to prioritise researchers who fall into groups underrepresented among our fellowship applicants.

Applications close 23 June

Full details on eligibility and a link to apply:

https://cruk.ink/42ccBG3

GTA Roles x 2: Atomic Learning Disciplinary Examples (apply by 18 May)

Two GTA roles for two months (late May 2026 to the end of July 2026)

This is a good opportunity to improve your research computing and data science skills while generating some income as a GTA. You will be working with the Research Computing and Data Science team at the Early Career Researcher Institute. We invite you to contribute to our new project, Atomic Learning.

The Atomic Learning project involves creating a large learning resource for research computing and data science, composed of small learning units and information about their dependencies. Using the Atomic Learning resource, educators and students will be able to easily construct customised learning paths to support their teaching and learning.

We are looking for two GTAs to develop new disciplinary coding examples for our Coursera course, Introduction to Python for Researchers. We are looking for two GTAs who can develop additional examples for 1) Life Sciences and Medicine, 2) Business, respectively. The new examples will be imported and tested in the Atomic Learning resource.

Tasks and conditions:

  • reviewing the Coursera course (joining instructions)
  • developing new labs for the course in 1) Life Sciences and Medicine, and 2) Business
  • importing the examples into Atomic Learning
  • working with RCDS teaching staff to fine-tune the presentation of the parallel examples in Atomic Learning.
  • the highest GTA pay rate
  • approximately 25 hours of engagement from late May 2026 to the end of July 2026 (hard deadline)
  • regular meetings with teaching staff
  • flexible hours (as long as they are evenly spread)

The application form is at: Two GTA roles for the Atomic Learning disciplinary examples – Fill in form.

The deadline is on May 18th 2026, end of the day.

If you have any questions, contact Katerina Michalickova, Head of RCDS.

GTA Roles x 2: Atomic Learning Ingestion Interface (apply by 18 May)

Two GTA roles for two months (late May 2026 to the end of July 2026)

This is a good opportunity to improve your research computing and data science skills while generating some income as a GTA. You will be working with the Research Computing and Data Science team at the Early Career Researcher Institute. We invite you to contribute to our new project, Atomic Learning.

The Atomic Learning project involves creating a large learning resource for research computing and data science, composed of small learning units and information about their dependencies. Using the Atomic Learning resource, educators and students will be able to easily construct customised learning paths to support their teaching and learning.

We are looking for two GTAs to help with establishing an ingestion interface for Atomic Learning. This AI-enhanced interface will enable the import of existing teaching materials in various formats into Atomic Learning. This opportunity will be best suited to GTAs with existing experience with generative AI agents and workflows, and programming in general.

Tasks and conditions:

  • testing the ingestion interface prototype
  • providing suggestions for improvement
  • importing existing RCDS teaching materials into Atomic Learning
  • working knowledge of VS Code
  • the highest GTA pay rate
  • approximately 25 hours of engagement from late May 2026 to the end of July 2026 (hard deadline)
  • regular meetings with teaching staff and research software engineers
  • flexible hours (as long as they are evenly spread)

The application form is at: Two GTA roles for the Atomic Learning Ingestion Interface – Fill in form.

The deadline is on May 18th 2026, end of the day.

If you have any questions, contact Katerina Michalickova, Head of RCDS.

Royal Institution (Ri) Science Engagement Internship for PhD Student (deadline: 18 May)

The Royal Institution (Ri) is looking for a PhD student to join us for a three-month science engagement internship at the Ri.

This placement is ideal for students interested in science education and communication, and education outreach.

The internship is from 29 June to 25 September 2026, with some flexibility.

The successful intern will:

  • Present hands-on science workshops to young people in the UYSC.
  • Research and develop hands-on science experiments for Ri social media content.
  • Work with the UYSC team to develop content for other Ri activities.

For more information, please see our website: Work with us | Royal Institution

To apply, please upload a current CV plus supporting statement, of no more than 500 words, explaining why you are interested in the internship and why we should consider you for the placement.

Closing date: 9am Monday 18 May 2026

Interviews are planned for: w/c 25 May 2026.

 

Help Lead the Imperial Women’s PhD Network – Become a Student Partner at the Early Career Researcher Institute (ECRI)

ECRI are pleased to open applications for a Student Partner opportunity to co-lead the Imperial Women’s Network Alliance. This exciting developmental opportunity will give you the chance to become a Student Partner and engage with the academic members of staff, including the Associate Provost (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion), to help shape the scope of the network and develop its activities and events.

*It should be noted that this is one of two student partner roles, which will be shared with the current network lead.

About the Imperial Women’s PhD Network

The Imperial Women’s PhD Network is a dedicated community within the Imperial Women’s Network Alliance (IWNA) that brings together women doctoral students across disciplines to share experiences, foster collaboration and to build peer support that strengthens both academic growth and personal wellbeing throughout the PhD journey.

Background

The Imperial Women’s PhD Network was created in direct response to the 2023 Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES), which revealed lower levels of satisfaction among women PhD students compared to their male peers. As part of the wider ‘Women PhD Perspectives Project,’ led by the Early Career Research Institute (ECRI) in collaboration with the Union and the Associate Provost for Equality Diversity and Inclusion, students themselves highlighted the need for stronger, more visible networks dedicated to supporting women doctoral and early career researchers. The network was therefore established at the request of students, for students, to provide a supportive community that reflects their voices and needs.

To read more about the mission of the network, please visit the website.

Remit of the Development Opportunity

The successful candidate will be awarded £1,000 per annum bursary top-up (10 monthly payments of £100 over the course of the year). As a Student Partner, you will play a central role in shaping a growing, student-led community. Alongside academic and professional services colleagues, you will:

  • Co-lead and strategically develop the Imperial Women’s PhD Network, helping to shape its direction, priorities, and long-term sustainability
  • Create meaningful opportunities for connection, support, and visibility, by designing and delivering events and initiatives that genuinely enhance the PhD experience
  • Oversee the planning and delivery of flagship events, including an annual Women’s Showcase that celebrates achievements and raises the visibility of women in research
  • Grow the reach and impact of the network, connecting with students across departments and encouraging broad, inclusive participation
  • Develop valuable leadership, communication, and project management skills, while working closely with senior staff and influencing meaningful change

Who Can Apply

The development opportunity is open to Doctoral students who have completed at least their first year of study.

How to Apply

  • Students wishing to apply for this opportunity should complete the online application form.
  • The application deadline is Tuesday 12th of May 2026 @ 17:00.
  • Any additional queries, please contact the Manager of ECRI Administration, Bethan Ritchie.

 

Paid opportunity with Sustainable Imperial (apply by 19 May)

Sustainable Imperial is offering opportunities for paid casual worker(s) to join an exciting project evaluating merchandise trends and sustainability.

Applications are due by 12pm Tues 19 May, but are being assessed on a rolling basis, therefore early application is recommended.

For more information and how to apply, please see the job advert here: ​Sustainable Merch Intern(s) Job Description.docx​​​

Human–AI Collaboration and Systems Design Contributor

We’re looking for an experienced contributor to join the Executive Education programme Transforming Business with AI, running from 13–17 July. This person would support a small number of afternoon sessions during the week, bringing practical insight into how AI systems are designed, adopted, and used in real organisational settings.

We’re looking for someone who brings together strong academic foundations with hands‑on experience working with businesses and executive audiences.

What we’re looking for:

  • PhD‑level training (or equivalent experience) in Information Systems, Human–AI Collaboration, or a related field
  • Practical experience designing and implementing AI solutions that address both technical and organisational challenges
  • Hands‑on work with SMEs on applied AI projects, including:
    • Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG)
    • Data chunking and structuring
    • Tools such as LangChain, knowledge graphs, and related frameworks
    • Previous involvement in executive education, leadership programmes, or senior‑level workshops

For more information about the programme, please contact:
Mariana Gamba Fadul, Senior Learning Design Manager

For information about rates and logistics, please contact:
Toni McCloggan, Client Relationship Manager – Open and Custom Programmes