Development during your trajectory
Further development
You have probably realized that time passes surprisingly quickly while doing research. We recommend to think about your personal and professional progress and to check the objectives for the upcoming year.Courses
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Core competencies for PhD candidates and postdocs
Radboudumc has defined a set of core competencies for PhD and postdoc candidates as a guideline for professional career development.
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During their training, PhD and postdoc candidates are expected to become independent researchers skilled in (financial) project management, policy/decision making and management. These types of transferable skills stand candidates in good stead not just for an academic career but also for the professional job market beyond the university setting.
Self-assessment tool
Collectively the university medical centres designed a competence model as a self-assessment tool to help you further develop yourself, and to recognize acquired competences.
PhD Compentence Model: Link
Types of core competencies
- Research skills and knowledge
- Responsible conduct of science
- Personal effectiveness
- Professional development
- Leadership and management
- Communication
- Teaching
- Radboud specific
For each type of compencies we offer a number of courses if you feel that you use some extra training to enhance these skills.
Courses at Radboud University
Generic skills training courses for early career researchers are also offered by the Radboud University. visit websiteScientific integrity
Contact persons
Radboudumc has appointed three experienced scientists, as contact persons in the case of suspicion of scientific misconduct or related matters.