Research Career Framework Final Sep 11

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DCU Research Career Framework September 2011

Guiding Principles:

The Research Career Framework provides for three defined levels withinthe research career path with continuous professional development ateach level. The intended outcome of this development is to support thePrincipal Investigators (PIs) in delivering excellence in research at DCU.In addition, participating researchers are facilitated in developing a set of valuable and transferable skills that shall enhance their own career

opportunities.

The Research Career Framework consists of three levels:

o 1st Level Post Doctoral Researcher - up to a maximum of 4 years in duration

o 2nd Level Research Fellow up to a maximum of 4 years induration

o 3rd Level Senior Research Fellow - up to a maximum of 4years in duration

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Vacancies at the three levels shall require external funding to be inplace prior to advertising. The Principal Investigator (PI) shallensure that the contract duration matches the funding available.

Normally, researchers who have a contract of less than one yearmay not initially be part of the Framework. However, anysubsequent renewal shall normally require their participation in theFramework. Contracts shall not be renewed beyond one year if aresearcher is not participating on the Framework.

All researchers shall complete a probationary process in their firstyear of employment with the University to ascertain their

suitability for continued employment. All researchers shall complete an annual performance review

through PMDS...

Professional development programmes shall be in place for eachlevel of the Framework.


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In the event that a researcher is allocated lecturing, tutoring or lab supervision duties, hours spent on pre and post teachingactivities shall count towards the 50 hours ceiling.

The activity can be undertaken at any time of the year (i.e.outside of term), for example, tutorials for repeat examinationsin the summer etc.

Teaching activities are considered to be part of the role of the Researcher and no additional remuneration will apply.

Teaching activities will be allocated by the relevant Head of School

Associated Processes with the Framework shall include the following:

All new entrants to the Framework shall be required to complete aprobationary process. Outside of the normal probationary process,there shall be an annual performance evaluation conducted throughthe PMDS process.

General terms and conditions of employment under whichresearchers are employed shall be consistent within each level of

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Level 2: Entry to level 2 of the Research Career Framework is by way of open competition

Position ProgressionProfessionalDevelopment

Job Title: Research Fellow

Duration of Post : 4 years maximum

Contract shall match duration of funding subject to a maximum of 4years and a minimum of 1 yeardepending upon total years onFramework.

Minimum Qualifications andExperience : PhD plus a minimumof 4 years relevant experience atLevel 1 or its equivalent

Salary Guidelines:

Reference: IUA Researchers SalaryGuidelineshttp://www.dcu.ie/hr/iuascales.shtml

42,394 - 56,442 (Post April 2010)

51,008 - 77,489 (Pre April 2010 )

1st year probationary periodmust be satisfactorilycompleted to move to year 2(if in DCU for the first time).

Annual performance review(PMDS) post probation mustbe satisfactorily completed.

Notes:

Satisfactory academic andprofessional practice withinfaculty.

Completes both the requiredon-the-job as well as formaltraining

Open competition toprogress to the next level.

Key Training Modules: Orientation, knowledge

acquisition and personaleffectiveness

Management training Publications, funding and

intellectual property Teaching and learning

Note: 4 days training isrecommended as a minimumper annum.

(Under review pendingfurther consultation e.g.focus groups etc)

During the course of their employmentResearch Fellows should:

work under the supervision of aspecific PI

contribute significantly to thedevelopment of their research andbe designing and implementing asubstantial programme of research

developing a growing reputationwithin their field of research

contributing to the application fora research grant(s)

be successfully managing researchprojects including the co-supervision and mentoring of more

junior staff. Demonstrate a thorough

understanding of the researcharea(s) both nationally andinternationally

contribute to teaching /tutoring/mentoring that shallnormally be no more than 50 hoursper annum in an associated schooland under the supervision of anAcademic Faculty member.

publishing on a regular basis in ahigh quality peer reviewed

journal(s)
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Level 3: Entry to level 3 of the Research Career Framework is by way of open competition

PositionProgression Professional

Development CommentsJob Title: Senior ResearchFellow

Duration of Post : 4 yearsmaximum

Contract shall match duration of funding subject to a maximum of 4years and a minimum of 1 yeardepending upon total years onFramework

Minimum Qualifications andExperience : PhD and will normallybe required to have 6 years relevantexperience 2 of which should beLevel 2 equivalent.

Salary Guidelines :

Reference: IUA Researchers SalaryGuidelineshttp://www.dcu.ie/hr/iuascales.shtml

63,125 - 68,817 (Post April 2010)

74,816 - 89,430 (Pre April 2010 )

Research Fellows whosuccessfully complete Level 3

should be strongly placed tosecure a longer term positionoutside of the Framework as asenior researcher or academicin DCU or, alternatively, otherpositions in academia,industry or the wider publicservice .

Key Training Modules: Orientation, knowledge

acquisition and personaleffectiveness

Leadership training Publishing and intellectual

property Finance and budgeting Teaching and learning.

Note: 4 days training isrecommended as a minimum perannum.

(Under review pending furtherconsultation e.g. focus groupsetc.)

During the course of their employmentSenior Research Fellows should be:

working under the supervision of a PIand making a substantial contributionin their field of research

with the PI, taking a leading role increating and establishing researchprogrammes

securing research funding andexecuting research programmes

leading/co-leading research teams inconjunction with the PI and

contributing to the co-supervisionpost-grads and PhD students successfully communicating their

research inter/nationally as well asdeveloping an international researchreputation

contributing to teaching /tutoring/mentoring that shallnormally be no more than 50 hoursper annum in an associated schooland under the supervision of anAcademic Faculty member

publishing to a high level and makingan international contribution
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