Our ECR+ Network (Early and Mid-Career Researcher Network) brings together over 200 members and is dedicated to supporting researchers across early, mid, and transitional career stages in public health.

We offer training workshops, foster networking, and create opportunities for members to share their research, build collaborations, and advance their careers within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.

Advisory committee

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

• 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.
• 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.
• Saleyha Ahsan: PhD student in the International Health Systems Group, Engineering Design Centre in the Department of Engineering. Her research examines the impact of attacks on healthcare in armed conflict.

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: In order to create a Handshake account please fill in this quick registration form. Once you are notified that your account is open, please take a moment to complete your profile and review privacy settings.