Induction/Development

Induction to the Department of Biochemistry

Career Support and Development

PROBATION

PROBATION

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT REVIEW

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT REVIEW

LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

We encourage staff to allow time for formal learning and development, which may include internal training as well as internal or external conferences and workshops. Internal training is available through the People and Organisational Development, free access to LinkedIn Learning, Finance, IT Services, the Language Centre, and the Medical Sciences Division.

MENTORING

The Medical Sciences Division runs a peer mentoring scheme for all staff, which involves the formation of mentoring circles comprising 3-4 members of staff and one more senior member of staff.

More information – please check Mentoring & Support Networks

The department also offers a mentoring scheme for research staff. For further information and to apply to be mentored, please contact HR, hr@bioch.ox.ac.uk

Awards for Excellence

PROMOTION / REWARD AND RECOGNITION

Oxford does not have a formal promotion process. Promotion is achieved by applying for an advertised post at a higher grade or taking on new responsibilities that meet re-grading criteria. The University runs an annual Awards for Excellence which recognises employees who have performed well in all of the key areas of their job and have demonstrated exceptional performance above that expected for their grade. There are also annual Recognition of Distinction Schemes where research staff can apply for the title of University Research Lecturer, Associate Professor or Professor.

Athena SWAN

ATHENA SWAN

The University has an Athena SWAN Bronze Award for supporting gender equality. This process provides a valuable framework for introducing organisational changes that improve experiences for all our staff. Our Department currently holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award, and this is a vital part of our Department’s activities.