Tag: Research Staff

Londonomics Deep Dive: Xenium spatial transcriptomics with 10x Genomics (21 May 2025)

We are thrilled to host Roman Laddach, a bioinformatician from 10x Genomics, who will lead a deep dive into Xenium analytical workflows. Given the technical focus on cell segmentation, quality checks, and cell type annotations, we believe this would be of great value to the ECR community.

Event Overview

  • Topic: Interactive session on Xenium bioinformatics workflows and troubleshooting.
  • Date & Time: Thursday, 21 May 2026 | 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM
  • Location: Auditorium 2, The Francis Crick Institute, 1 Midland Rd, London
  • Features: Live Q&A, code signposting, and a networking session with refreshments.

Registration & Requirements

  • Essential: Attendees must bring a fully charged laptop.

Note: Due to high demand and limited capacity, we ask that anyone unable to attend cancels their spot early to allow those on the waitlist to join.

Join the Early Career Researcher Institute on LinkedIn

We’re delighted to invite you to connect with us on our official LinkedIn page!

Follow this page to find out more about ECRI activities, initiatives, resources and Imperial’s fantastic early career researcher community.

Early Career Researchers at Imperial & Alumni Network

We’re also excited to launch a dedicated LinkedIn group for Imperial’s Early Career Researchers and Alumni – a space for current doctoral researchers, current and former postdocs and fellows, and our global alumni community.

This group brings together researchers at every stage of their journey to connect with and support one another – whether you’re navigating your PhD, transitioning from being a postdoc to your next role, or continuing your career beyond Imperial.

  • Build interdisciplinary peer networks and collaborations
  • Explore career pathways within and beyond academia
  • Access resources, events and career development opportunities
  • Offer or seek mentorship
  • Share experiences, insights and next steps

Join the group and be part of the community

The Emerging Tech Programme – 28 May 2026 from 17.30-20.30

You are invited to the Emerging Tech Forum, an evening bringing together academics, startups, and VCs working across biotechnology, defence, and AI. This forum is designed to foster collaboration, highlight emerging innovation, and support the broader research and innovation ecosystem.

Date: 28th May 2026, 5:30-8:30PM. The deadline to submit your interest is 8th May by 3PM.

Location: Sir Alexander Fleming Building, Imperial College Rd, London SW7 2AZ

The event will feature academic keynotes, startup lightning talks, and a VC investment panel, followed by networking. I would be delighted if you could join us and share this invitation with colleagues or teams who may benefit.

WHEN Equality – still time to sign up to the mailing list!

Open to all female staff and PhD students who identify as Black or of Black heritage, at the last count over 100 of us signed up.

The partnership between Black Women at Imperial and WHEN Equality aims to strengthen the career progression of Black women across the university. The programme will help Black women connect with each other, offer guidance on career development, and gather anonymous insights to support future action.

Sign up to the mailing list and share this with your Black Women colleagues! 

Black and Minority Ethnic Early Career Researcher Conference (10 July 2026)

Invitation: Black and Minority Ethnic Early Career Researcher (BME ECR) Conference

Friday, Jul 10, 2026 from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm

Location: Great Hall King’s College London

Registration and programme on Eventbrite

We would like to invite you to attend the 10th BME Early Career Researchers  (BME ECR) conference at the Great Hall King’s College London.

Our highly anticipated 10th BME ECR Conference is taking  place on Friday, 10th July 2026. This event is set to be a remarkable gathering, bringing together a diverse group of BME emerging researchers and senior academics  from various disciplines celebrating the achievements of the past 10 years and looking to the future.

Attendees can look forward to a day themed: Recognition, Reflection and Renewal, where we will be hearing 10 Impact studies and through a panel discussions learn in dept what worked for them.

In addition to the formal presentations, the conference will host a series of future-focused conversations designed to inspire innovative thinking and collaboration among participants. These discussions will form a vision workshop where the findings will shape the future of BME ECR conference and network.

Networking opportunities will be plentiful, offering attendees the chance to connect with peers, establish new relationships, and exchange ideas with like-minded individuals who share a passion for advancing the academic careers of BME early career researchers.

Whether you are an BME early-career researcher looking to expand your knowledge, or an academic interested in the future of BME Research, this conference promises to be an invaluable experience. Mark your calendars and prepare to engage with a vibrant BME ECR network.

Please feel free to register here – THE 10TH BME ECR CONFERENCE Tickets, Friday, Jul 10, 2026 from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm | Eventbrite<https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-10th-bme-ecr-conference-tickets-1981558459695>

 

Engagement, Funding and Impact Masterclass (03 June)

📍Engagement, Funding and Impact Masterclass: Wednesday 3 June 2026, 14.00–16.30, South Kensington Campus

Discover how public engagement can lead to and amplify research impact. This interactive masterclass includes group activities, case studies and practical insights into funding criteria.

Open to all Imperial staff, doctoral students and postgraduate research masters students. Visit our website for further details and to register for this session or secure one of the final spaces in the Core Engagement Masterclass and Communication in Engagement Masterclass on 13 May 2026.

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

JSPS London Pre/Postdoctoral Fellowship for Foreign Researchers (deadline: 25 May)

JSPS London Pre/Postdoctoral Fellowship for Foreign Researchers (Short Term) Application Deadline: Monday 25th May, 2026 at 09:00 (UK time). Fellowships must start between: 1st November 2026 to 31st March 2027

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) is the leading research funding agency in Japan, established by the Japanese Government for the purpose of contributing to the advancement of science. Our Pre/Postdoctoral Fellowship for Foreign Researchers (Short Term) provides the opportunity for short-term visits for pre- and post-doctoral researchers from the UK, EU member states, Switzerland, Norway, the United States and Canada and based in the UK or Ireland to conduct cooperative research with leading research groups at Japanese Universities and Institutions. The programme is designed to provide researchers with first-hand experience of the research and living environment in Japan, whilst expanding academic exchange between Japan and the UK or Ireland. Researchers from any fields; Computer, Engineering, Health, Biological, Life, Natural and Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Humanities and Social Sciences etc. are eligible to apply. Awards will cover visits of 1 to 12 months

Eligible applicants also need to be either within 2 years of being conferred with their PhD at the time of applying to start their fellowship in Japan or have obtained their PhD at a university outside of Japan within the last 6 years (on or after 1st April 2020).

Please visit the JSPS London website here for further information:

2026 JSPS London Call for the Short Term Pre/postdoctoral Fellowships for Research in Japan (2nd and final call for 2026)

 

Networking and Profile Building Workshop for Postdocs (17 & 24 Jun 26)

This 2-session workshop will cover a range of skills that will help you raise your profile, and build the networks that can help you succeed, whether your career aims are in academia or beyond it.

This course is collaboratively delivered across 15 UK Higher Education Institutions and during these workshops you will get the opportunity to network with researchers based at these institutions. You can find out more about the programme at QMUL’s website.

Please register your interest soon as we have limited spaces available.

Time Commitment
This course will run online on Zoom for 2 days: Wednesday 17 and Wednesday 24 June – 10.00-14.30 (1 hour lunch)

Session 1 – 17 June, 10.00-14.30

  • Introduction to the Principles of Networking
  • Building confidence to network and taking first steps
  • Collaborating and Partnering
  • Networking Session with experienced networkers

Session 2 – 24 June, 10.00-14.30

  • Developing your Academic or Research profile
  • Social Media, Networking and Profile
  • Action Planning
  • Networking Session with peers

Please register your interest via this form – limited spaces available.

Applications open for EDI Seed Fund 2026-27 (deadline: 08 June)

We’re excited to share that the EDI Seed Fund 2026-27 is now officially open — and applications are welcome from all Imperial staff and students.

The fund’s purpose is to support Imperial staff and students, who have ideas for projects that can make a positive impact on equality, diversity and inclusion at Imperial.

If you’ve been thinking about an initiative that could strengthen belonging, improve accessibility, or drive culture change, we’d love to hear from you. Please feel free to share this opportunity across your networks.

You can find full details, guidance, and the application form here:
🔗 https://www.imperial.ac.uk/equality/resources/seed-fund/

The deadline is Monday 8 June 2026 at 7pm.