1. Dr Carol Spencely

2. Who? Postdoc Development Centre Dr Liz Elvidge – Manager Dr Carol Spencely – Consultant Amy Haylen – Coordinator Jolene Retallick – Administrator

3. Who? Roberts’ money 1900 postdocs 10 days development in contract Stand alone centre Dedicated to providing support and development opportunities for postdocs

4. What do we do? Development and support for all aspects of postdocs’ careers Training courses, e.g. »Introduction to project management »Preparing successful research grant applications »Tailored residential courses »Planning for an academic career and interview »Effective voice projection

5. Coordinate departmental reps meetings Publications »Postdoc handbook »How to be successful at fellowship interviews: Advice from fellowship holders and panel members »Course directory »The Postdoc Development Centre: Who, what, where, why?

6. Career guidance »Fellowship days »One-to-one coaching sessions »Mock interviews Training and development grants Mentoring programme Tell us what development opportunities you would like us to provide

7. Why? Advantages for postdocs (why should you bother?!) Developing transferrable skills will help you do your job better Evidence of investment in your own career and training will impress potential future employers Discover new talents and develop existing ones Meet new people (network)

8. Why? Advantages for the College (why do we bother?!) Postdocs are a vital and valued group of staff Investing in staff helps to retain and recruit the best researchers from around the world Imperial has a responsibility for postdoc training and development, and is committed to providing this

9. Where? Level 5 Sherfield Building, South Kensington Campus Visit our website: http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/staffdevelopment/postdocs1 Pick up one of our leaflets for our contact details