Supporting students with disabilities
We are pleased to invite applications from Doctoral students for a paid developmental opportunity to work in partnership with the Early Career Researcher Institute (ECRI) and colleagues from Imperial’s Disability Advisory Service (DAS). Two positions are available.
This role will contribute to the development of enhanced support for PhD students with disabilities and inform ongoing efforts to improve research culture and inclusivity across our community.
The Role
This exciting developmental opportunity will give you the chance to conduct a desk-based review of the support available across Faculties and departments, working closely with colleagues from DAS and ECRI.
Following the review, you will synthesise findings into clear, practical guidance and produce a report detailing the work and outcomes. The outputs will be published on the ECRI website and disseminated through ECRI communication channels, including newsletters, the PGR bulletin, targeted emails to Directors of Postgraduate Studies and PGR administrative teams, and inclusion in the PGR handbook and induction materials.
Key Focus Areas
While not limited to the points below, the project will aim to:
- Raise awareness of the spectrum of support available to disabled PGR students at Imperial
- Improve communication between supervisors, line managers, principal investigators (PIs), and early career researchers to promote disability-affirming practice
- Identify practical approaches to improving the experience of disabled Doctoral students at Imperial
- Improve the visibility, dissemination, and awareness of available support among both students and staff
- To explore whether establishing a Disabled PGR Network would offer meaningful value to the Doctoral postgraduate community P
Appointment Details
- Duration: 8 weeks (excluding Easter university closure days)
- Start date: 23 March 2026
- End date: 29 May 2026
- Hours: Approximately 4 hours per week
- Pay: £22.44 per hour (standard rate)
- Working pattern: Flexible, with discretion over when, where, and how work is completed.
- Supervision: Bethan Ritchie, Manager of ECRI Administration
- Additional support: Guidance available from members of EDIC and the Disability Advisory Service as required. Further support from Dr Paul Seldon, Senior Teaching Fellow, ECRI.
How to Apply
To apply, please complete the online application form.
We welcome applications from all Doctoral students at Imperial and particularly encourage applications from those with lived or first-hand experience of disability.
- Application deadline: Friday 6 March 2026
For any additional queries, please contact Bethan Ritchie, Manager of ECRI Administration.
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