Our Department's Early Career Representatives are are:
Emilie Hobbs (emilie.hobbs@york.ac.uk, emilie.hobbs@sei.org) and
Michael Cooper (michael.cooper@york.ac.uk).
Our Early Career Researcher Group meets regularly to discuss relevant issues, share information and to build a strong early career community of researchers. As a member of our Early Career Researchers Group, you will receive emails via their Google Group: https://groups.google.com/a/york.ac.uk/d/forum/env-early-career-group [member sign-in required].
Departmental Concordat Action Plan <this needs to be updated!>
The Concordat provides a statement of the expectations and responsibilities of researchers, their managers, employers and funders. It is a national document with many signatories including Universities UK, HEFCE and the Research Councils UK. The Concordat consists of a set of seven principles set around six areas which, as a University, we seek to align our practice in supporting the development of research staff. The Concordat can be viewed at: Concordat 2014-2018.
An action plan was developed in the Environment Department in June 2014. This document provides a brief outline of the key outstanding actions and latest updates. The full University of York action plan can be found here: University of York - Concordat action plan 2014-2018.
Professional/career development resources
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| When? | Topic | Details | Who? |
|---|---|---|---|
Start - first meeting(s) | Their role | Outline duties/ responsibilities, in line with job description and Terms & Conditions of employment | PI |
| Flexible working | https://www.york.ac.uk/admin/hr/policies/leave-and-absence/flexible-working/policy/ | Dept. Manager | |
| Sick leave | https://www.york.ac.uk/admin/hr/browse/leave-and-absence/sickness-absence | Dept. Manager | |
| Annual Leave | https://www.york.ac.uk/admin/hr/leave-and-absence/annual-leave/calculation-guidance/ | Dept. Manager | |
| Personal and career development | For example, could:
Useful Resources: https://www.vitae.ac.uk/researchers-professional-development Training Needs Analysis: | PI | |
Explain and start probation procedures (if appropriate) | https://www.york.ac.uk/admin/hr/policies/new-starters/research-teaching-probation-procedure/
| PI | |
| Department Early Career Group | Introduce to Early Career Group Representatives | Dept. Manager | |
| Research Groups | For example, should:
| PI | |
| University Mentoring Scheme | More information can be found in the 'For Established Academic, Research (including post-docs), Teaching and Scholarship Staff' link, at: | PI | |
| Profile in Pure | 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 | PI | |
| Compliance - open access/ REF compliance for papers | Discuss how joint papers will be handled. Further info. at: https://www.york.ac.uk/library/info-for/researchers/open-access/ref/ | PI | |
| Compliance - Research Data Management | Discuss project specific procedures. Further info. at: | PI | |
| Further information on research support | Refer to Research Information section in the Staff Handbook | PI | |
| During probation period | Probation procedures, including formal review meetings | As outlined in University procedures: https://www.york.ac.uk/admin/hr/policies/new-starters/research-teaching-probation-procedure/
| PI |
Throughout contract | Annual Performance Review | PDRA moves to PDR process once induction is complete: https://www.york.ac.uk/admin/hr/browse/performance-management | PI |
| Personal and career development | For example, could:
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: 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: 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. | PI | |
| Near the end of the contract | End of contract consultation | 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). | PI |
| Leaver Form | https://www.york.ac.uk/admin/hr/contracts-and-appointments/leaving-the-university/notifying-hr/ | Departmental Management Team | |
| Exit Interview | https://www.york.ac.uk/admin/hr/policies/appointments-contracts-leavers/exit-questionnaires/ | HR (TBC) |