QMPC26 - Table 6 - Protecting Time for Development by Rui Pires Martins https://padlet.com/qmul/rfc60pqzaxmewbps What strategies help postdocs protect time for professional development within busy research roles? en-us 2026-05-13 13:51:33 UTC 2026-05-20 12:55:00 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f642.png rpmartins1 https://padlet.com/qmul/rfc60pqzaxmewbps/wish/3910799414 All people involved in the discussion should use this space to take down notes so that we can take these actions forward to the relevant stakeholders.

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  • Communication is the key between PI and postdoc

  • Time for collaboration outside the project

  • Skill development

  • Overlap between deadlines and training

  • Listing training and development activities as part of appraisal

  • How much to inform

  • Development plan should be integral to the role and PIs should be aware of this

    • ]]>     2026-05-20 12:34:09 UTC https://padlet.com/qmul/rfc60pqzaxmewbps/wish/3922158128     https://padlet.com/qmul/rfc60pqzaxmewbps/wish/3922159743 Clear communication and accountability with PIs to allow postdocs to use their professional development time

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  • Developmental opportunities should not be seen as “extra”

  • Developmental opportunities for post-docs should also be communicate to PIs

  • Advanced planning


    • ]]>     2026-05-20 12:35:48 UTC https://padlet.com/qmul/rfc60pqzaxmewbps/wish/3922160153     https://padlet.com/qmul/rfc60pqzaxmewbps/wish/3922187377 Maybe it would be good to have CPD days as part of the appraisal - so you know you can take them and feedback as to how these days were used

    ]]>     2026-05-20 12:52:00 UTC https://padlet.com/qmul/rfc60pqzaxmewbps/wish/3922187377     https://padlet.com/qmul/rfc60pqzaxmewbps/wish/3922190912 Potentially having a system to track attendance to career development opportunities, similarly to skills points system for PGRs. Encouraging reaching a target each year

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