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The Research Committee of the University approved the following Code of Good Practice for the Employment of Research Staff in 2002. It was subsequently endorsed by the Senate and Council of the University. The Code of Good Practice is reviewed annually.
1. Introduction
The University is committed to the principles of the ‘Concordat to support the Career Development of Researchers’ and to best personnel management and training practice for all staff, including those on fixed term contracts. The Concordat is a recommended code of best practice agreed by the Research Councils, the Royal Society, the British Academy, and Universities UK, Higher Education Funding Councils, Government departments and also includes others funders. It sets standards for the career management and conditions of employment of research staff in universities. For more information, please visit the HR Excellence in Research Award web pages.
2. Code of Good Practice
In accordance with the requirements of the Concordat the University shall ensure that all research staff will:
- Receive a contract of employment and defined terms and conditions which reflect the University’s commitment to equal opportunities, fairness and non-discriminatory practices;
- participate in the induction process on arrival. Their supervisor will have primary responsibility for ensuring that research staff are assimilated into the research culture;
- have regular project reviews with their Supervisor which will provide the opportunity for feedback on performance;
- participate in the University’s Performance and Development Review process; the Reviewer shall be the Dean of College or his/her nominee who will not be the supervisor;
- be considered for appropriate recognition and reward in accordance with University practice;
- have their contributions to publications duly recognised in accordance with the requirements of the Code of Good Practice in the Conduct of Research;
- be eligible for financial support as appropriate from the College;
- be expected to participate in a programme of off-the-job training and have access to other training and development opportunities as appropriate;
- be able to participate in relevant College Committees;
- receive support and advice on career development from their supervisors and the Careers Advisory Service.
- have a pre-end of contract review by their supervisor at least 6 months prior to the end of contract, to formally discuss future contracts or support in finding alternative employment.
- be requested to complete an exit survey at the end of their contract for tracking purposes and to enable the University to monitor effectiveness of policies and procedures.
3. Review
The Research & Knowledge Transfer Managament Group will oversee the impact of this code and associated actions will be reviewed regularly to ensure that the requirements of the Concordat continue to be met.
