Program Overview

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Career Development for Postdoctoral Researchers at UCC

The University College Cork (UCC) recognizes the importance of career development for postdoctoral researchers. As such, it provides a range of resources and support to help them achieve their career goals.

Information for Researchers

Postdoctoral researchers at UCC are encouraged to proactively consider their future career goals well before the end of their postdoctoral phase. This is crucial as traditional academic career paths are becoming increasingly competitive and less common. Identifying and honing transferable skills is a vital first step in preparing for their future career. Conducting a training needs analysis will guide them in creating their Professional Development Plan (PDP).

Our Aims

The aims of UCC's career development program for postdoctoral researchers are:

• To deliver high-quality programs of maximum relevance to the needs of postdoctoral researchers at UCC
• To increase the skills and employability of postdoctoral researchers, thus benefiting the Irish economy and contributing to the research output of UCC
• To develop research leaders of the future
• To work in partnership and collaborate with the many research support facilities available at UCC
• To provide innovative transferable skills training and professional development support through bespoke and tailored programs for postdoctoral researchers

Support & Resources

UCC provides a range of resources and support to help postdoctoral researchers in their career development journey, including:

• Online sessions for research staff
• E-learning
• Researcher training at UCC

Professional Development Plan

A Professional Development Plan (PDP) is a structured document that outlines an individual's goals, skills, and actions for career growth and continuous learning. It typically includes short-term and long-term objectives, the competencies needed to achieve them, and specific steps or resources such as training and mentoring that will support progress.

EU Researcher Competency Framework

The EU Researcher Competency Framework is a tool that helps researchers assess and develop their own transversal skills, higher education institutions and training providers adapt their offer to researchers, and employers to be aware of the wide set of competences of researchers.

Contact

For information regarding the content of any of the training sessions, please contact the workshop facilitator or the relevant department.

Useful Links

Additional information and resources can be found on the UCC website.

Department of Human Resources - HR Research

The Department of Human Resources at UCC provides support and resources for postdoctoral researchers, including career development programs and training sessions.

Contact Us

The Department of Human Resources is located on the ground floor of Block E, Food Science Building, UCC.

University College Cork

University College Cork is a registered charity with the Charities Regulatory Authority. It is committed to providing high-quality education and research opportunities to its students and staff.

UCC Quicklinks

Additional information and resources can be found on the UCC website, including links to staff resources, current student information, and library services.