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Dr Iain Cameron Head of Research Careers

Dr Iain Cameron Head of Research Careers. Tel: 01793 444038 Fax: 01793 444562 iain.cameron@rcuk.ac.uk http://www.rcuk.ac.uk. The Concordat consists of:.

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Dr Iain Cameron Head of Research Careers

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  1. Dr Iain Cameron Head of Research Careers Tel: 01793 444038 Fax: 01793 444562 iain.cameron@rcuk.ac.uk http://www.rcuk.ac.uk

  2. The Concordat consists of: • A set of principles for the future support and management of research careers and, under each principle, an explanation of how it may best be embedded into institutional practice; • A clear statement of the signatories’ collective expectations for the support and management of researchers. • A section emphasising the responsibility of researchers to take control of their career and to further it through informed decisions. http://www.researchconcordat.ac.uk/

  3. Contents • Recruitment and Selection • Recognition and Value • Support and Career Development • Researchers Responsibilities • Diversity and Equality • Implementation and Review http://www.researchconcordat.ac.uk/

  4. Implementation progress http://www.researchconcordat.ac.uk/

  5. Implementation • Raise awareness/maintain visibility: co-ordinator • Promote and support HEI implementation • Build on existing institutional events – staff conferences etc. • Ensure coverage of key research –led institutions • Redeveloped CROS to support the Concordat • Ensure links to the EU Charter and Code implementation • Continue practice sharing: DoP, forums, workshops • Incorporate CST: Pathways to the future agenda http://www.researchconcordat.ac.uk/

  6. Governance • Strategy Group • Terms of Reference (amongst other things): • oversee benchmarking study • ensure implementation aligns UK with EU C&C • report to UK Research Base Funders’ Forum • Executive group http://www.researchconcordat.ac.uk/

  7. Benchmarking Six Projects • Understanding the research staff cohort • Exploring the experiences of research staff through CROS (Mar-May 2009) • HEI approaches to embedding career development for researchers in HEI strategies • Reviewing the use of fixed term contracts • Views and perceptions of principal investigators • Funders response to the Concordat http://www.researchconcordat.ac.uk/

  8. RCUK response • Collective and individual • External funding and institutes • Linking career development to the grants process? • Expectations/messages for PIs • Central role of Vitae http://www.researchconcordat.ac.uk/

  9. Messages from CROS 2009 • The overall picture from CROS is positive • Recruitment processes are generally transparent; • most researchers feel valued; • institutions appear to recognise the importance of supporting career development • Nevertheless there are variations and there are concerns. • Institutions should identify areas of good practice and share these with the rest of the sector through the CROS and Vitae networks. • Exchange of ideas will help researchers themselves and enhance their contribution to the UK’s research agenda. http://www.researchconcordat.ac.uk/

  10. Thank you for your attention! http://www.researchconcordat.ac.uk/

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