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Researchers' career paths
The information below is designed to give you an idea of some of the many different career paths leading to be a PI; and an idea of how you can make the most of the opportunities available across Oxford.
Blogging
While press releases can reach a wide audience if they are picked up by the media, blogs allow you to go into more detail about your research. There are a number of opportunities to write blogs within the University.
The Conversation
The Conversation is an online source of thought-provoking articles written by researchers and academics, across all disciplines, for the public in the UK and globally.
Public engagement resources
Public Engagement with Research describes the many ways that members of the public can be involved in the design, conduct and dissemination of research. High-quality engagement is a two-way process with the goal of generating mutual benefit between the public and researchers and ultimately enhancing the quality or impact of research.
Email Etiquette
Network etiquette, or 'netiquette', recognise that email messages can be dispatched very quickly, and often little thought is given as to how the message will be received. For instance, if you had intended something in fun, will the humour be evident? If not, it could become quite offensive. The department has developed some key points on email etiquette; staff are encouraged to address these points before sending an email.
Career Development
Our aim is to ensure that RDM is a happy and rewarding environment where all staff and students are supported to achieve their full potential. Here you can learn about the development opportunities within the department and wider University.
Development and Training Opportunities
There are large number of resources available to support the career and personal development of staff and students. RDM supports researchers' right to ten days of professional development.
Mentoring
In 2014, RDM introduced a mentoring scheme for all members of the department. The aim of the scheme is to assist staff (academic, research, professional support) and postgraduate students to achieve personal and professional growth through a mentoring relationship that provides support as they progress and develop within the University. Around 24% of RDM staff are taking part in the scheme.
Career Development Committee
The RDM Career Development Committee (CDC) aims to support the career development of all staff and students across RDM. The CDC plays a key role in raising awareness of career opportunities across the department, in providing training and support at key career transitions (eg postdoc to independent researcher) and in championing career development.
NDCLS Health and Safety
Learn more about health and safety in NDCLS.