New EDI Research Assistant

As part of the NERC Panorama DTP’s commitment to EDI, we have recently recruited an EDI Research Assistant, Dr. Katya Moncrieff. You are welcome to contact her at k.moncrieff@leeds.ac.uk with any questions, suggestions or concerns relating to EDI and Research Culture within the DTP, including the website content and current student experiences or issues.

Dr. Katya Moncrieff - EDI Research Assistant for NERC Panorama DTP

Her role focusses on supporting EDI and widening participation in PhD studies across our three partner campuses, which will involve:

  • scrutinizing the DTP recruitment processes
  • understanding the current PGR student experience/Research Culture and the wider talent pool
  • developing Panorama-wide approaches to increase successful applications from underrepresented groups
  • supporting applicants throughout the recruitment process