After completing a PhD, the postdoctoral stage is when clinical academics can establish independence, develop leadership skills and translate research into practice. You’ll have opportunities to lead studies, apply for grants, supervise students and influence clinical services and policy.
Postdoctoral training can help you:
- lead your own research programme
- build project management and leadership skills
- mentor junior researchers and students
- develop grant-writing experience and funding track record
- translate research findings into clinical practice or policy
- expand your professional network nationally and internationally
Postdoctoral opportunities by nation
Postdoctoral roles are available across the UK, with national and regional awards, university fellowships and research council schemes. They often include protected time for research, mentorship, leadership training and support for networking and collaboration.