Training & Development Opportunities for Post-doctoral Researchers
UCD Research Skills & Career Development provides Post-doctoral Researchers with access to training and development opportunities across four core competency areas.
Core Competency Areas & Programmes Available
- Research & Research Management
- Personal & Professional Excellence
- Teaching Learning & Mentoring
- Innovation & Transferable Skills
In addition to technical expertise, there may be other skills to be acquired to enable career progression. Typical development needs include people and time management skills and communications skills, however for development purposes it is important to explore other options. These may include:
- One-to-one coaching and/or mentoring
- Shadowing recognised ‘experts' in a particular area
- Getting involved in or leading a new/different aspect of the research project
- Networking both internally and externally
- Gathering regular feedback from peers, PI and others
Interested in attending a training programme/workshop?
Should you be interested in attending a training programme/workshop or require access to an online resource please email researchcareers@ucd.ie. Please refer to the Events Calendar for details on upcoming dates.
All PD Fellows are strongly encouraged to complete the RSCD Planning Document with their PI/mentor. This document acts as a road map that helps identify both professional development needs and career objectives.
Frequently Asked Questions on Training & Development