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Successful Career Development Scheme Projects Announced
This programme, housed within the Flexible Futures Fund, offers vital support tailored to the career advancement needs of Early Career Researchers (ECRs), technicians, and professional staff.
Published on 16 January 2025
Below we share details of some of the projects funded from the first round of applicants, and how it helps with their career development.
Virginie Galais (SSEN)
The Career Development Scheme funding will enable me to lead an innovative project focused on developing an advanced forensic investigation camera system. This project will incorporate cutting-edge technology, including the use of a robot to capture detailed forensic images, advancing methodologies in crime scene investigation.
Through this initiative, I will gain invaluable experience in managing complex systems, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, producing impactful research publications, and engaging with forensic practitioners. These opportunities will play a significant role in supporting my professional growth and advancing my career in forensic science.
Christina Rollings (SLS)
With the Career Development funding, I plan to use mass spectrometry to analyse the proteomes of senescent T-cells, dysfunctional T-cells with potential links to immune changes in ageing, and to develop protocols to analyse rare populations of human T-cells by mass spectrometry.
The senescent T-cell project will be done with a group with extensive expertise in this cell type, and will foster external collaboration. The protocol development will develop skills for proteomic analysis of rare human immune cell subtypes for future projects.
Mingkai Wang (SMed)
The Career Development Scheme award is enabling me to lead a pioneering project on the UV protection effectiveness of eyewear, with the goal of improving public health and safety.
This funding is a significant milestone in my career, allowing me to expand my research expertise, strengthen my leadership capabilities, and contribute to impactful scientific advancements in photoprotection.
These projects support IFRC's mission to promote research culture and recognise contributions at the University.
Through initiatives like these, the IFRC continues to break down barriers and pave the way for a more cohesive and supportive research environment.