Our Early Career Researcher (ECR) network, comprising more than 200 members, aims to support and increase the visibility of ECR involved or interested in public health. The network organises events to bring together researchers from multi-disciplinary backgrounds - creating opportunities for sharing knowledge and ideas, networking and collaborations. 

Advisory committee

The network's activities are organised through an advisory committee comprising:

• Jack Birch: PhD student in the MRC Epidemiology Unit examining inequalities in public health interventions.
• Yuru Huang: PhD student in the MRC Epidemiology Unit focusing on the out-of-home food environment and understanding how it affects our dietary choices and health outcomes.
• Dr Rakesh Modi: Wellcome Trust PhD Fellow in the Department of Public Health and Primary Care looking at successful models of implementing atrial fibrillation screening.
• Daniel Stubs: PhD student in the Healthcare Design Group in the Department of Engineering. His research is looking at how observational research using electronic health records can be supported by tools from systems engineering. 
• Anna Gkiouleka: Research Associate with the Department of Public Health and Primary Care. She is currently working on the EQUALISE Study and involved in the CPH Health Inequality research pillar.  
• Sebastian Walsh: NIHR doctoral fellow in the Department of Psychiatry. His research focuses on developing the evidence base for whole population-based dementia prevention strategies.
• Iris (Dongying) Ji: Research Associate at the Andrew and Virginia Rudd Research and Professional Practice Centre. She is interested in the interplay of different risk factors for chronic loneliness and common mental health problems.

The University of Cambridge Careers service offers support to all students through a team of experienced and impartial careers advisers.

Starting points

• For Postdocs: A dedicated service with specialist advisors and resources. 
• PhD students: Careers support for PhD students.

Career Essentials for PhDs and Postdocs

• Career Essentials for PhDs and postdocs: A package of resources and workshops designed to meet the core career needs of ECR from those looking to progress an academic career to those exploring their options beyond academic research.
• Academic Application Toolkit

Meet the Careers Service 1:1

• Appointments with Careers Consultants for postdoctoral and postgrad researchers – interview preparation, application review including CVs and cover letters, career exploration and more.     

Podcasts

• Making it in Academia series: A range of on-demand podcasts on what will help you get 'that' coveted first academic position.
• Early career fellowship podcasts: Early career and career development fellowship holders share their journey to securing their fellowships.

Key resources

• Careers resources for researchers (postdocs and PhD students).
• Book events, appointments, find jobs and employers on Handshake, the University's careers platform.
  • PhDs: Activate & use your Handshake account
  • Postdocs: please fill in this quick registration form