Research and Innovation Services

Purpose

As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting the career development of researchers, the University established a Postdoctoral Researcher Forum. The aim of the Postdoctoral Researcher Forum is to have representatives from across the University.

• The forum provides a two-way communication between the university researcher development team and research staff. Providing the opportunity for openness and discussion about policies that impact research staff and capturing research staff feedback and input.
• The forum provides a space for research staff to be consulted on and contribute to the development and evaluation of Researcher Development Concordat initiatives.
• The forum provides the opportunity for researchers to share their views / feedback as well as for information to be cascaded to local level, through School or Research Institute representatives.
• The forum acts as an opportunity for research staff to share any concerns both individual and community based with the researcher development team and with other research staff representatives.
• Importantly the forum is an opportunity for research staff to come together, share ideas and experiences, and be solution orientated.

The group meets two to three times a year, in addition to representatives being invited to participate in School / College / University-level committees. If you would like to find out more, contact Rachel.Herries@glasgow.ac.uk.

Joining the Forum

Be part of the conversation  - we would like to recruit new reps to join the forum across all Schools and Institutes. If you're interested in finding out more, complete this Expression of Interest form, email Rachel.Herries@glasgow.ac.uk or contact a current rep.

What are the benefits of being a postdoc rep?

• Opportunity to contribute to making Glasgow a great place to do research and develop a career
• Opportunity to meet Colleagues from other parts of the University and find out what’s happening outside of your own group or field
• Experience of committee and decision making structures and processes in Higher Education
• A better understanding of the current Higher Education sector and researcher development landscape
• Evidence of administrative experience and continued professional development (CPD), for P&DR or job applications

Who is your representative?

Below is a list of our current reps. If your school/institute currently doesn't have a rep, please do volunteer. If your school/institute does have a rep please contact them and join our growing network.

We welcome any research staff to join the forum, regardless of i.e., your contract length.