Effective Postdoctoral Training Programmes: Insights & Recommendations
Discover key insights from postdocs on the evolving postdoctoral experience, challenges faced, and what postdocs want for better training and support. Learn how to develop the next generation through effective postdoctoral training programs.
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DEVELOPING THE NEXT GENERATION THROUGH EFFECTIVE POSTDOCTORAL TRAINING PROGRAMMES. Lessons learned from speaking to postdocs Fiona Fisher1, Jacob Barker1, Charlotte Hills2, Katie Reynolds1, Peter Scott1& Mohan Balasubramanian1 1Institute of Advanced Study, University of Warwick 2BestAtDigital Ltd
THE POWEROF POSTDOCS Major driver of university research 42% of first authors of PDRs Unrecognised supervisors of PhD students Significant amounts of teaching & student supervision delivered by PDRs More than just capable and experienced researchers So why do 51% consider leaving due to mental health concerns? IRCCINTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CULTURE CONFERENCE I 25th Sept 2023
THE POSTDOCTORAL EXPERIENCE Changed significantly over time Now characterised by short term, precarious employment, mobility Highlights & benefits as well as challenges & barriers Opportunities vary by discipline, dept & supervisor Progression is difficult without supportive environment Hierarchy, exclusion & historic expectations focus on academia IRCCINTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CULTURE CONFERENCE I 25th Sept 2023
WHATDO POSTDOCS WANT Training & support PhD is not the end Protected time & space for personal development Developing personal & professional connections Improving work through feedback and collaboration Recognition & independence Increased security & progression options IRCCINTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CULTURE CONFERENCE I 25th Sept 2023
THE IAS & ACCOLADE EUTOPIA-SIF & Early Career Fellowships with bespoke training programme Accolade 30 weeks per year 2 hours per week Mixture of academic skills & knowledge, transferable skills, research exchanges & leadership skills plus 1:1 grant application & job application support Interaction between career stages & disciplines Work spaces & socialisation opportunities Exchanges Journal Interdisciplinary & early career focus professional development as part of editorial board Career outcomes are significantly improved Challenge to provide to the wider postdoctoral community IRCCINTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CULTURE CONFERENCE I 25th Sept 2023
CHANGINGTHE FUTURE Extended contracts Research + 3 months? Supported, independent spaces New career paths in academia Changes in accepted thinking why mobility? Real opportunity to change the culture & face of academia by removing barriers to diversity IRCCINTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CULTURE CONFERENCE I 25th Sept 2023
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