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Our postdoc community

You'll be joining a diverse and talented community of postdocs who come to work here from all over the UK and the world.

We’ve around 150 postdocs working at the ICR from across dozens of countries around the world at any one time. Several groups can help you to settle in, build a social network and get involved with life at the ICR.

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PostDoc Association

Our Postdoc Association (PDA) brings together postdocs across the ICR for professional and social events, which include away days and conferences. It provides a community for postdocs to feel connected and supported.

Join our networks

From our LGBT+ Network and our forum on race and ethnicity to sports clubs and seminars, you’ll have the chance to connect with like-minded researchers and build your network.

Our active Postdoc and Alumni LinkedIn group is also a great way to connect with others and get answers to common questions – from what it’s like to rent in London to how to set up a UK bank account.

Former ICR postdocs are also welcome to subscribe to Network, our alumni e-newsletter, so they can continue to feel part of our community even after moving on in their careers.

The ICR gives postdocs a unique chance to become part of a vibrant community with plenty of opportunities for professional development. Working at the ICR prepares postdocs for future roles both in academia and industry but also beyond, as alternative career routes are brought to the forefront via diverse training initiatives. 

— Vivian Dimou, Chair of the ICR’s PostDoc Association

Dr Vivian Dimou