Hear from successful PIs Dr Claire Durrant, Dr Alicia D’Souza, Dr Samuel Centanni and Dr Russell Morton as they share practical insights on landing faculty positions, securing grants, and building a lab from the ground up. This webinar is perfect for postdocs and early-career researchers looking to take the next step in their academic careers. Join our expert panel of researchers who’ve successfully set up their own labs as they share honest, practical advice on:
- Preparing for independence during your postdoc
- Applying for faculty or principal investigator (PI) roles
- Securing your first grant
- Setting up and managing your own lab environment
The recording also includes the full live Q&A, where panelists answered audience questions covering real-world challenges and key decision points. Especially useful for those working in electrophysiology or related techniques — but relevant to any early-career researcher planning the transition to independence. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from researchers who’ve been where you are now.
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