AVÊÓƵ

Research and knowledge exchange

Policy and Resources Library for ECRs

Please find below links to a range of internal and external documents relevant to your career as a researcher.

Conducting Research

The full list of Research and Knowledge Exchange Policies sets out all of the University policies related to conducting research. Key University policies and information that may be useful for research staff include:

Other useful research related links and documents:

Your Development

The following links and resources are relevant to your own professional development as a researcher as well as information on the wider context of research staff careers and development.

University pages relevant to research staff development include:

External information:

  • sets out the expectations and responsibilities of researchers, their managers, employers and funders.
  • - addresses all researchers in the European Union at all stages of their career and sets out the rights and responsibilities of researchers and their managers, recognising the value of mobility as enhancing researcher development
  • – Vitae are an organisation that work with researchers, higher education institutions, research organisations, funders and other organisations to champion the needs of researchers and implement policy and practice to transform professional and career development of researchers.
  • – practical advice and tips on topics to support professional development
  • Vitae’s – a guide to your development as a professional researcher, enabling you to identify the strengths you already have and prioritise for personal and career development in the context of future career opportunities. See also the Researcher Development Framework Briefing for Research Staff [PDF 1.01MB].
Your Employment

The University’s Human Resources website contains all of the employment related terms and conditions and policies for Sussex University staff. Key University employment policies and guidance for research staff include:

If you have any questions relating to your employment you should get in touch with your HR contact.

Other useful information relating to research staff employment:

University Strategy and Governance

The following links provide information about the strategy and governance of the AVÊÓƵ that are relevant to understanding the broader context of your role within the University.


Useful Pages

If you can't find the information you are looking for you may find the following pages helpful. 

 

Contact Us

E: researchstaffoffice@sussex.ac.uk

T: 01273 877979

Researcher Development, Research and Enterprise Services, Level 1, Falmer House, AVÊÓƵ, BN1 9QF