Tag: Doctoral Students

Short Video Competition on GTA Teaching Practices (deadline: 03 June)

Calling Imperial College GTAs – This call is open to all current Imperial doctoral students who are, or have previously been, GTAs.

We are inviting you to submit an approx. 1‑minute video describing your GTA teaching practice. These videos will form a resource bank to support current and future GTAs by showcasing real examples of what GTAs do and how these practices enhance student learning.

The videos that best demonstrate effective GTA practice will each receive a £50 voucher.

Why take part?

  • Contribute to a growing bank of effective teaching practices to support fellow GTAs
  • Help highlight the value of GTA teaching for student learning across Imperial
  • Be in with a chance to win one of three £50 vouchers

What should the video include?

Your video should be approx. 1 minute. It must include you speaking – this can be a talking‑head video or a voiceover with images or clips. The video does not need to be polished or professionally edited; we will be evaluating the teaching you describe, not the production quality.

Include:

  • A brief introduction to who you are and your GTA role (e.g. discipline, type of teaching you do)
  • One teaching strategy or approach you use that has supported student learning
  • Why you think this strategy has been effective for student learning

See here an example video from GTA Angelina Amengu from the Dyson School of Design Engineering department.

How to submit?

  • Upload your video here: Video submission GTAP
    Please name your file following format “Title_Firstname_Lastname”
  • The deadline to submit your video is midnight on Wed 3 June 2026
  • If you have any questions, please email ecri@imperial.ac.uk.

Video criteria

  • Clearly explains/shows the teaching context or setting (e.g. lab, tutorial, etc)
  • Describes the practical teaching activity or strategy
  • Explains how students benefitted from the activity / strategy
  • Explains how you came up with the idea or why you decided to do it (e.g. drawing on the training you had, or previous experiences, etc)
  • Briefly says what worked well and what needs to be improved from this experience, – this may include strengths and limitations (as we are looking for honest, learnable insights rather than only positive stories)

Venture Catalyst Challenge 2026 – Applications Open (deadline: 14 June)

Applications are now open for the Venture Catalyst Challenge (VCC) 2026, Imperial’s flagship entrepreneurial competition for Students, Alumni and Early Career Researchers.

Over three months, 25 teams will receive 1‑to‑1 coaching, expert meetings, evening workshops and pitch training to help turn bold ideas into real‑world ventures, competing across five tracks for a share of a £100,000 equity‑free prize fund.

The programme starts in August 2026, with applications open now and closing on Sunday, 14 June 2026.

Find out more and apply: https://www.imperialenterpriselab.com/programmes/vcc/

Any questions: vcc@imperial.ac.uk

Students as Actors of Change: Addressing Gender-Based Violence in Higher Education (11 June 2026)

This interactive training aims to support students in understanding gender-based violence in higher education and identifying how they can actively contribute to prevention and institutional change. The session combines key concepts, practical examples and participatory exercises to help participants reflect on their role as students and identify concrete actions they can take within their institutions. It is designed to go beyond awareness-raising by encouraging participants to connect what they learn to their own institutional context and to explore how students can contribute to change in practice.

The training is open to Bachelor, Master and PhD students across Europe, especially those involved in student organisations, equality, diversity or inclusion initiatives or those motivated to contribute to change within their institution.

11 June 2026, 15:00 – 18:00 CEST, Online    Find out more &  Register

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

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Applications open for Early Career Researcher Showcase 2026

Early Career Researcher Showcase 2026
Wednesday 01 July 2026 | South Kensington

This event is a celebration of the research being carried out by the Early Career Researcher community at Imperial College London.

It is ECRI’s mission to empower ECRs to raise their impact both within research and beyond. We aim to foster cross-disciplinary connections and would like to invite you to showcase your research to the wider research community at Imperial. It will be an opportunity to talk to researchers in other faculties and departments and potentially find and forge collaborations.

This is a great opportunity to present your research, compete for prizes and meet students & staff from across the College community!

Applications close on Monday 01 June 2026.

Find out more & Apply

Student Awards for Outstanding Achievement (nominate by 14 June)

Do you know a student with an outstanding achievement?

Nominations are now open for the Student Awards for Outstanding Achievement.

Whether it is exceptional charity work, a sporting success, outstanding leadership roles, creative arts endeavours or contributions to societal causes, we want to spotlight the work of our incredible students!

You are invited to nominate students for consideration for this award. Undergraduate and postgraduate students are eligible for nomination, and you are welcome to nominate as many students as you wish for consideration. Nominees must be enrolled as students on the deadline date to be eligible.

These awards are to recognise and commend outstanding achievement beyond the academic subject area. Academic achievement is not relevant and will not be considered. The aim of the award is to recognise students who have made a singular substantial contribution to an activity outside of their studies/ research. Examples of past winners can be found on the awards’ webpage.

To nominate a student, complete the form by no later than 23.59 on Sunday 14 June 2026.

Young Geotechnical Engineers Symposium (22 & 23 June)

18th BGA Young Geotechnical Engineers Symposium

Held at Imperial College London, the Young Geotechnical Engineers Symposium 2026 (YGES 2026) brings together early-career researchers and professionals to discuss emerging challenges and innovative solutions in geotechnical engineering.

YGES 2026 provides an opportunity for young geotechnical engineers to present innovative research and engineering practice, promote dialogue between academia and industry, and strengthen professional connections supporting future collaboration and career development within the geotechnical community. Each session will be chaired by Imperial College London academics, who will provide personalised one-to-one feedback to presenters at the end of each session — offering a unique opportunity for direct engagement and professional development:

A Best Presentation Award will be presented to recognise outstanding contributions, based on both technical quality and presentation.

Download the flyer — FlyerYGES2026.

Call for Extended Abstracts

Extended Abstract (maximum 2 pages)
Authors are invited to submit an extended abstract of no more than two pages, including figures, tables and references. The document must follow the provided template.

Submission Deadline:   1st May 2026
Notification of Acceptance: 15th May 2026

Abstract submission is open!!! Please find the submission guidelines and template here.

Key Dates:

Extended Abstract Submission Deadline: 1st May 2026

Acceptance Announcement:  15th May 2026

Early-Bird Registration Deadline: 1st June 2026

Registration Deadline: 15th June 2026

Contact us

Do not hesitate to get in touch with any questions or concerns by filling out this form.

email: yges2026@imperial.ac.uk

British Hydrology Society – Early Career Symposium (29 & 30 June)

Hydrology in Service of Society – BHS Peter Wolf Early Career Symposium 2026

29–30 June 2026 at Imperial College London

In partnership with the British Hydrological Society, this year’s theme Hydrology in Service to Society explores how water science can respond to climate change, urbanisation and environmental pressures.

We’re inviting early career researchers to share their work…spanning catchment to coast, groundwater to glaciers, modelling to monitoring, nature-based solutions to engineered infrastructure, and data science to decision-making.

📝 Submit your abstract by 1 June

Details and submissions: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScdRQb1qJPYsVAf-0PkyAHSVi6h6qbfzvNbJHVWPKuUAiNRhw/viewform

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.