For example, could:

• outline sources of training and discuss training plan

• outline how and when career and training requirements, monitoring and evaluation could be discussed (e.g. meetings at intervals through the year?)

• Discuss with researchers how they record their personal development planning and continuing professional development activities

Useful Resources:

https://www.york.ac.uk/staff/research/training-forums/research-excellence-training-team/research-staff/

https://www.vitae.ac.uk/researchers-professional-development

Training Needs Analysis:

https://www.vitae.ac.uk/vitae-publications/rdf-related/researcher-development-framework-rdf-briefing-pis-and-supervisors-vitae.pdf

https://www.york.ac.uk/admin/hr/policies/new-starters/research-teaching-probation-procedure/

• Probation period for research staff (Grades 6 – 8) is typically 1 year 

• Review Forms available on HR website

• Forms should be held both by PI and PDRA

For example, should:

• give overview of Research Group (e.g. when are the meetings?)

• contact Research Group leader to introduce and ensure that they are added to the group mailing list

More information can be found in the 'For Established Academic, Research (including post-docs), Teaching and Scholarship Staff' link, at:

https://www.york.ac.uk/admin/hr/organisational-development/mentoring-and-coaching/mentoring-introduction/

Instructions: tinyurl.com/PUREtips

An example profile can be found at: https://pure.york.ac.uk/portal/en/researchers/alistair-bruce-alleyne-boxall(d4f7f3ca-29a9-4388-be95-7a67e0d49b49).html

Discuss how joint papers will be handled. Further info. at:

https://www.york.ac.uk/library/info-for/researchers/open-access/ref/

Discuss project specific procedures. Further info. at:

https://www.york.ac.uk/library/info-for/researchers/data/

As outlined in University procedures:

https://www.york.ac.uk/admin/hr/policies/new-starters/research-teaching-probation-procedure/

• Forms should be held both by PI and PDRA

PDRA moves to PDR process once induction is complete:

https://www.york.ac.uk/admin/hr/browse/performance-management

For example, could:

• outline sources of training and discuss training plan

• outline how and when career and training requirements, monitoring and evaluation could be discussed (e.g. meetings at intervals through the year?)

• discuss with researchers how they record their personal development planning and continuing professional development activities

Useful Resources:

The University's Research Excellence Training Team (RETT) send a monthly newsletter to PDRAs letting them know about news and opportunities. More information on RETT, and training and development opportunities can be found at:

https://www.york.ac.uk/staff/research/training-forums/research-excellence-training-team/research-staff/

Vitae is a global leader in supporting the professional development of researchers, experienced in working with institutions as they strive for research excellence, innovation and impact:

https://www.vitae.ac.uk/researchers-professional-development

Training Needs Analysis:

https://www.vitae.ac.uk/vitae-publications/rdf-related/researcher-development-framework-rdf-briefing-pis-and-supervisors-vitae.pdf

Other resources in the Department:

Industry Liaison Officer - can discuss opportunities in industry, can assist with CV writing etc.

Research Support Team - can discuss future research plans, fellowship options etc.

If the PDRA is leaving the University, from 3 months prior to end of contract:

Hold an initial informal discussion to explain the process and provide the individual with the employee information sheet (https://www.york.ac.uk/admin/hr/contracts-and-appointments/fixed-term-contracts/consultation/)

Progress through consultation steps unless the individual indicates that they don't wish to participate in the consultation process (and completes the relevant form). 

Redeployment Register???????

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