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Dr Campbell Reid PG Cert RPD lead

Developing as a researcher @ Strathclyde. Dr Steph Colvan RDP manager. Dr Campbell Reid PG Cert RPD lead. Expectations of PGRs. Based on Strathclyde PRES 2019 data. Where do PGRs go?. Outside academia. In academia. 3.5 Years after graduation.

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Dr Campbell Reid PG Cert RPD lead

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  1. Developing as a researcher @ Strathclyde Dr Steph Colvan RDP manager Dr Campbell Reid PG Cert RPD lead

  2. Expectations of PGRs Based on Strathclyde PRES 2019 data

  3. Where do PGRs go? Outside academia In academia 3.5 Years after graduation https://www.vitae.ac.uk/impact-and-evaluation/what-do-researchers-do/career-destinations-by-discipline-infographics-1

  4. Be prepared for anything Plan to be an academic if that is your ambition: But be prepared for a career that might take you into industry, the third sector, policy, government... Be prepared for a career full of possibilities

  5. Training needs analysis Training and development plan How have you applied what you learned? What do you want to get from your activities? The professional development cycle Record your progress, think about how to demonstrate it What did you learn? How can you use it?

  6. Identifying your development needs Measure yourself against the RDF: Where are your strengths? What do you still need to develop? What level are you at, and what level are you aiming for? When do you need to develop the skills?

  7. How do you develop skills? You can develop skills through almost any experience: Look out for opportunities (internships, conferences…) Get involved (DRG, seminars, Doctoral School events) Take the time to evaluate and reflect on your experiences

  8. How do you develop skills? You can also attend training for specific skills: Department/School events Faculty events Scottish/National training networks Online External organisations Researcher Development Programme

  9. Researcher Development Programme A transferable skills development training programme: Mapped to the RDF Available to all PGR students Offers a range of formats and durations Your welcome pack contains the RDP handbook with full details of the courses available and how they map on to the RDF

  10. How do you develop skills? Once you know what opportunities are available, create a plan: That meets your training needs analysis That fits with and supports your research plan That meets your longer term career aims Attend Planning Your Professional Development!

  11. Formal development requirements All research programmes have formal requirements: EngD – 1 year taught programme Professional Doctorates – 180 taught credits MPhil – 20 credits of researcher development MRes– 60credit taught programme PhD (SBS) – PG Certificate Research Methodology for Business and Management PhD – PG Certificate in Researcher Professional Development

  12. Take control Regardless of your programme, make sure you are developing the skills and experiences you need to achieve your aims Plan, evaluate and reflect – this will help you sell your skills and experiences to employers Professional development is part of any career, so get started now

  13. Further information Researcher Development Programme Website Booking system researcher.development@strath.ac.uk GradNews – monthly newsletter Strathclyde Doctoral School Website PG Certificate in Researcher Professional Development Website, FAQs, Handbook and guides, Drop-in sessions Email: pgcertrpd-enquiry@strath.ac.uk

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