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Research Careers and
Development Framework
22nd August 2012
Background
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Key points from last meeting.
How we are addressing these.
Summary of other current initiatives.
Update on Research Careers & Development
Framework.
What you Said
• There is no opportunity for progression, with the
exception of recruitment.
• There is no mechanism for bridging funding.
• Need clarity on supervision.
• Need clarity on teaching.
• Issues regarding recognition of researchers were also
raised.
What you Said
• All research grades should be eligible to vote in
Governing Authority elections.
• The contract management policy should be
explained to each new entrant.
• Training and development is important for research.
• Researchers should be able to submit funding
proposals.
What You Said:
Mechanism for Progression
What you Said:
There is no mechanism for progression, with the
exception of recruitment.
Response:
A job evaluation mechanism has been agreed by
Executive Committee for progression to senior
research positions.
What You Said:
Mechanism for Progression
• This will normally apply to anyone with more than
three years service.
• Certain standards of research output will be
expected.
• Hay will issue a recommendation.
• Subject to funding in place for a further minimum
period of 12 months.
What You Said:
Clarity on Teaching
What you said:
• Clarity is needed around researchers’ role in teaching.
Response:
• The research staff role profiles were circulated following the
last meeting and are posted on the HR website:
– “May participate in limited teaching hours for own
development. The extent of this must not adversely
impact the primary research role.”
What You Said:
Bridging Funding
What you Said:
• Bridging funding should be made available.
Response:
• It is not possible to put in place a general facility for
the provision of bridging funding
– the provision of bridging funding was evaluated,
but was not deemed feasible within current
financial constraints
What You Said:
Submission of Funding Proposals
What you Said:
• Researchers should be able to submit funding
proposals.
Response:
• All researchers can submit proposals in line with
funding body policies and procedures.
What You Said:
Voting Rights
What you Said:
• Research Officers should be able to vote in Governing
Authority elections.
Response:
• The Corporate Secretary’s Office has informed HR that
Governing Authority has approved a revised electorate for
voting in the forthcoming Governing Authority elections, that
includes Research Officers.
What You Said:
Supervision of PhD students
What you Said:
• Researchers should be able to act as sole supervisors.
Response:
• Co-supervision is preferable, not just for research staff.
• The role profiles state that researchers:
“May act as co-supervisor or be a member of a
supervision panel.”
What You Said:
Contract Management Policy
What you Said:
• The contract management policy should be explained to each
new entrant.
Response:
• The contract management policy will be explained at the
induction programme to all new members of staff
• All new research staff are required to attend induction
• The next Induction training programme is scheduled for
Thursday, 6th September 2012 in the Board Room, Plassey
House
What You Said:
Training and Development
What you Said:
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Training and Development is important for research.
Response:
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Twelve research-specific programmes have been run since November 2011
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All other University training and development programmes also available for
researchers.
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On-line Epigeum research specific training programmes are available on the HR
website:
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Intellectual Property in the Research Context
– Entrepreneurship for Researchers
– Research Skills & Career Planning
– Skills for Research Leaders (available online early 2013)
– The University and College Teaching Programme
What You Said:
Training and Development
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The Research and Knowledge Transfer (Leadership Development Programme)
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Research coaching programme planned for next semester
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PDRS for Research Staff
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Applying for EU Funding
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Writing for Publication
Other Initiatives
• Euraxess: Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R):
– A detailed plan for coming five years.
– Agreement on important initiatives for research.
– Access to experience of range of other European universities.
• What is involved?
– Gap analysis undertaken.
– Steering committee in place.
– Action plan underway.
– Will be subject to external audit.
– Will be published on HR website once approved by EU
Research Careers & Development
Framework – An Overview
• Background
• Guiding Principles, and Realities
• Overview of Proposed Framework
Background
• European Strategy:
- The European Charter for Researchers
- Euraxess
• National Strategy:
- Higher Education Research Group (HERG)
- Advisory Science Council
- Irish Universities Association (IUA)
Guiding Principles
• Access to training & continuous development
• Clarity
• Recognition
• Explicit Focus on your Career
Realities
• Approximately 14% of those who do a PhD remain in
academia.
• Government funding declining – fewer academic posts.
Key Elements
Recruitment
Support
Your Career…
Industry
Train
Recruitment
Develop
Spin-Out
Company
Coach
Plan
Research
Career
Support
Advise
Academia
Progress
Entrepreneur
Key Elements
Careers
Support
Seminars
Research
Role Profiles
Job
Evaluation
for Senior
Research
Posts
Attract
Excellent
Researchers
Researcher
Development
Framework
Researcher
Coaching
Programme
Research
Contracts
Researcher
Career
Planning
Development
Programmes
Research Career Planning
• PDRS
• Additional Focus on Career Management
A. Short-Term Career Objectives (Year 1):
1. Research and Scholarship
2. Communication
3. Liaison/ networking/ Collaborative working
4. Project / Time / Resource Management
5. Expertise
B. Long-Term Career Objectives
Training and Development
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Twelve research-specific programmes have been run since November 2011
– Intellectual Property
– Research Ethics
– Persuasive Communication
– Working with industry
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All other training and development programmes also available for researchers.
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On-line Epigeum research specific training programmes are available on the HR
Research website:
–
Intellectual Property in the Research Context
– Entrepreneurship for Researchers
– Research Skills & Career Planning
– Skills for Research Leaders (available online early 2013)
– The University and College Teaching Programme
Research Role Profiles
• The role profiles will provide you with clear expectations
about what is required to be successful in the job.
• For use at recruitment for drafting adverts.
• Four Key Headings:
– Research
– Supervision
– Contribution to Research Culture / UL Profile.
– Qualifications and Experience.
Careers Support Seminars
• UL Careers Office
• External Providers
Questions?