Postdoctoral Research Faculty
This web page provides key information for research faculty
Research Staff
Getting started
- The Research Staff Office provides a Welcome Guide for New Researchers
- Induction - a local induction will be arranged for you by the School, which will include general health and safety, and practical matters
- Start of Contract Discussion - this meeting should take place within one month of your contract start
- Set up your Sussex Online Researcher Profile
- Research staff FAQs
- Relocation expenses policy
Training
- The Research Staff Office coordinates a Researcher Training & Development programme
- Your department and/or research group will have a seminar series
- Networks of research staff
- Coaching and mentoring for research staff
- The Staff Development Unit organises a range of courses for all staff
Travel and attending conferences and events
- Refer to the University purchasing policy for rules and guidance on expenditure (in particular Appendix A4)
- Use the Finance System to claim back your expenses
- Travel Insurance - to be completed before you travel
- Overseas Travel Safety and Security Risk Assessment - to be completed before you travel
Purchasing goods and services
- The Finance Division is responsible for policies and procedures for purchasing goods and services, approving suppliers, and providing training and advice to staff
Appraisal
- Researcher appraisals - guidance and forms
For Line Managers of Research Staff
Research Staff Reps
- Each School has a research staff representative
- Your representative is Dr Husam Ramadan
- All research staff are on the ResearchStaff@sussex.ac.uk mailing list
Useful Contacts
- All researchers may use the facilities of the Sussex Research Hive
- The central resource for research faculty is the Research Staff Office