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New Postdoc Induction

Welcome and induction for new postdocs and research staff at Queen's

Date(s)
September 25, 2024
Location
R&E Seminar Room, First Floor, 63 University Road
Time
13:30 - 16:30
Price
Free

Content

Starting a new research position can be unsettling. Whether you are new to Queen's, new to the UK or new to being a postdoc or research staff, this session should help you to better understand your environment, your role and the support available to you. With postdoc positions being fixed-term positions, we'll also discuss career planning and help you to set goals to progress your career, whatever this means to you.

This session is mainly an information session but also includes interactive elements.

This event will be facilitated by Dr Alice Dubois, Research Culture Manager and Dr Lisa Douglas, PDC Officer.

Programme Objectives

The main objectives of the session are to help you make the best of your time at Queen's by:
  • Helping you understand your environment: Queen's structure, the UK funding landscape, sector drivers supporting your professional development...
  • Helping you understand your role and get good working habits
  • Highlighting the support available to you from the PDC and other departments
  • Providing tips on planning your career
  • Setting a few personal goals to ensure this position will add value to your CV
  • Answer your questions
Department
Postdoctoral Development Centre
Venue Information
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Subject/Theme
Research
Event Organiser Details
Name Postdoctoral Development Centre
Email pdc@qub.ac.uk
Website https://www.qub.ac.uk/sites/pdc/