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HR Research Good News For Researchers “the proportion of researchers employed in the business sector is insufficient to sustain Europe’s position as a global economic leader” Demand in Europe for highly qualified people is predicted to rise by almost 16 million in the period up to 2020 It has been estimated that the EU will need at least one million new research jobs if it is to reach the R&D expenditure target of 3% of GDP The gender gap is closing more markedly among scientists than in the labour market in general. Researcher’s Report 2014 – DG Research and Innovation

HR Research The primary responsibility for managing and pursuing your career is yours! We are here to help you and so is your Principal Investigator/Research Manager Research managers are required to participate in career development guidance REGARDING PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

HR Research Research is a very challenging career Pressure to succeed – publications, citations, collaborations, grant applications, funding….. Career planning ??? When do you get time to think about that?

HR Research “We became aware of the importance of an early start when it comes to career planning, and also that we do not have to face this task on our own. There are services out there to support us along our professional journey.” From What to do if you find yourself stuck in the postdoc trap, Research Fortnight, Sept 2014

HR Research UCC recognises that you will need support to develop the communication and other professional skills to become both effective researchers and highly skilled professionals in whatever field you choose.

HR Research Professional Research Skills Personal Effectiveness & Career Development Teaching and Learning Innovation and Commercialization PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN Its all in the handout starting on page 6 Timeline page 10

HR Research Check out some UCC websites: VP Research Office Research Professional/ Research Fortnight Careers Office HR Research PRIME UCC

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Career Structure for Researchers at UCC Post Doc Senior Post Doc Research Fellow Senior Research Fellow Progression to each level is through open competition - definition of roles is on page 19 Right now you may think that research is for you but you may feel differently in 3 years time! Route ahead within UCC…

HR Research 2 out of 3 researchers go on to pursue non-academic professional careers Remember: The skills and achievements required to move on from a research position may not be the same skills you used to get your current position

HR Research Professional Development Plan CategorySub-categories Priority (L/M/H) Agreed actions to acquire agreed priority skills Timeline Sign Off PI and Researcher Completed (Date) Professional research skills Project management M Workshop on project management Present Research plan using project mgt tools Summer 2015 Applying for research grants L (First year of Post doc) Attendance at workshops by Office of VP for R&I Participate on team preparing research proposal Autumn 2015 Ongoing Lab ManagementH Learn ordering system for chemical supplies – liaison with Chief Technician April 2015 Personal Effectiveness and Career Development Induction Career Planning HMHM ½ day session provided by HR ½ day session provided by Careers Service April 2015 July 2015

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Parting Message: The primary responsibility for managing and pursuing your career is yours! Start now because…

HR Research In Europe 27 on average, researchers are more likely than other employees to live in a couple and have children: ResearchersAll Employed In a couple:74%52% With Children:69%46%

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