We provide a range of tailored workshops, advice and other opportunities for academic research staff (for example, post-docs, research fellows, research assistants and associates and technicians). Research Staff BrochureThe Research Staff brochure outlines the IAD's personal and professional development training and support for research staff. Document Research Staff Brochure (6.65 MB / PDF) Research Staff Hub: The Research Staff Hub, supported by the Institute for Academic Development (IAD), has been created as part of the University’s commitment to the Researcher Development Concordat. The Hub brings together resources from across the University to support research staff to undertake their role, develop themselves and progress their career. It contains a wealth of information on topics such as open research, ethics and integrity and research partnerships, as well as funding, health and wellbeing, and community and networking. View the Research Staff Hub Courses, events & online resources IAD workshops and online resources for academic research staff. These workshops are free to all University of Edinburgh academic research staff. Being a researcher at Edinburgh Information & support: Induction Support; new researcher guide; Code of Practice for the Management & Career Development of Research Staff; Researcher Development Concordat; Good practice and conduct in research; Researcher Realities day; list of networks & support services. Professional development Resources, courses and workshops to assist you with your professional development, with focused information about writing retreats and leadership programmes. Career management The Research Staff Career Support Team is Eleanor Hennige and Darcey Gillie. Together they provide a range of online resources, careers workshops throughout the year, as well as 1:1 impartial and confidential career development consultations. On this page, you can browse and find out more about the full range of careers support on offer to University of Edinburgh research staff on fixed-term contracts. Publications Targeted training and resources to do with academic publishing processes, collaborations, and Open Access. Research projects Online resources and workshops to assist you on various aspects of a research project. Research funding Support and resources on the theme of research funding Research connections & collaborations Online resources and training events that enable you to enhance your networking and collaboration skills, along with finessing communication skills to reach different audiences. How to keep up to date Includes links to the latest IAD staff newsletter, twitter account, IAD4Researchers blog and our Research Staff Brochure. Related links10 Days Professional Development: The Concordat includes an expectation that researchers have opportunities, structured support, encouragement and time to engage in a minimum of 10 days professional development pro rata, per year. Further information can be found on the Research Staff Hub.10 Days Professional DevelopmentIAD4Researchers - Researcher Development BlogIAD4Researchers is where we share experiences, promote events and courses, including careers support, update on Concordat developments, and reflect on our work supporting researchers at all stages.IAD4Researchers Blog This article was published on 2024-02-26
