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Working as a Researcher

References and resources for research staff  

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Working as a researcher is exciting and rewarding but demanding, especially if you are an Early Career Researcher (ECR) or have a family.  The main information can be located on internal SharePoint portals and there are a list of helpful links below.   This site contains the important information that covers the University of Southamptons Research Culture as well as The Researcher Development Concordat. 

Research Culture 

Research culture describes the manner and environment in which we support, conduct, share and use research.  The research culture at the University of Southampton is shaped by our values, attitudes and behaviours, and provides the framework within which we carry out and communicate our research.
 

Researcher Development Concordat

This is an important national document that ‘sets out the conditions we believe are required to create the very best culture for our researchers to thrive.’  The University of Southampton has been implementing the Researcher Development Concordat since 2009. 
Read the action plans and progress reports and why this matters to you. 
 

Other useful links:

Research Lifecycle:

The research lifecycle covers everything from the conception of a research idea through securing funding for it, building the team, partnerships or collaborators who will work on it with you, taking the project to completion and then beyond communication and dissemination to impact.  

Engagement:

The University has a fantastic range of activities for you to extend the reach and impact of your research.  Engaging with others will also develop your professional skill set and add to your CV.   

Your Career:

Managing your research career can be exciting, challenging, rewarding and frustrating all at the same time and at any stage!  

  • The University is a member of Vitae, so all researchers have FREE use of their resources. 
  • Be familiar with the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers and understand how it can help you. 
  • Prosper is an innovative approach to researcher career development that seeks to unlock researchers’ potential to thrive across multiple career pathways 
  • MyCareer allows you to browse and book sessions on careers events
  • The Human Resources SharePoint site covers promotions as well as development opportunities 
  • Researcher Development SharePoint Hub gathers university-wide training, resources and information to help you build the knowledge, skills and attributes you need for research.

 International researchers:

International partnerships, collaborations and outputs are essential components of a research career.   

Well-being:

 As a researcher you need to take time to look after yourself as well as your loved ones. These are some useful links: 

 
 
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