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  • Research

    Welcome to the Research section of the UL Human Resources Website. The Human Resources Research Office is located in the Main Building, in room number D1-047 and is a first point of contact for all Research staff. Working with our colleagues in Human Resources, we provide a "one stop" HR service to all Researchers across all areas of HR.

    • Pay & Benefits
    • Employee Relations
    • Equality & Equal Opportunities
    • Health & Safety
    • Staff Learning & Development
    • Pensions & Superannuation
    • Recruitment & Selection

    Please use the HR Contacts and Organisational Chart link on the left of this page to get the details of the relevant HR Staff if you wish to contact us.

    Please contact alison.oregan@ul.ie with any research queries.

  • Entrepreneurship in the Research Context

    We are delighted to announce the availability to staff and students of the EPIGEUM eLearning Entrepreneurship Programme. The Entrepreneurship Programme consists of 3 Modules.
    Module 1: Entrepreneurship 1 - Are you an Entrepreneur? Module 2: Entrepreneurship 2 - Opportunity Recognition, Creation and Evaluation. Module 3: Entrepreneurship 3 - Resources (People, Teams & Finance)
    These interactive on line programmes have been developed by fifteen universities in the UK and Ireland. Used by 50 leading universities these courses give researchers and academics and those considering becoming entrepreneurs the skills they need to enhance their careers.
    By going through the courses you will learn: 1) Who owns inventions in academic research facilities 2) The processes by which technologies are transferred from academic research into the commercial realm, entrepreneurial motivation, purpose and goals. 3) Whether entrepreneurs are born or made 4) Whether entrepreneurship is at odds with academic values etc. You will have the opportunity to learn about hypothetical and real-life entrepreneurial situations. You'll also be promoted to assess your own motivation, goals, values and skills. The Entrepreneurship programmes are being sponsored by HR and are therefore available to you free of charge. The readings, short videos, role plays, quizzes and reflective tasks in these modules should help you learn more about your own expectations and interests.
    Access to the courses can be found at the following link for "Entrepreneurship in the Research Context"and when registering, all users must use their @ul.ie email addresses.
    You must register online to gain access, following which an email will be sent by Epigeum confirming that your Username and Password have been activated.
    Please ensure that you complete the quizzes at the end of each module.
    If you experience technical difficulty,please email James.connor@epigeum.co.uk

  • Intellectual Property in the Research Context - On line eLearning Programme

    A lack of IP awareness means that researchers are missing an opportunity to commercialise their ideas, or are failing to prevent others unfairly exploiting their research. This course enables researchers/students to work out what type of intellectual property they need to protect their work and how to take the necessary steps to secure such protection.
    Syllabus The importance of IP in academia Patents Trademarks Design Rights Copyright Ownership Publish or Patent The morality debate IP protection in academia

    You can access the course through the link below, the programme will take approximately 90 minutes to complete. Intellectual Property in the Research Context - on Line eLearning Programme

  • Research Careers and Development Framework

    This document outlines the University of Limerick's approach to supporting Research Staff in developing and managing their careers:

    Research Careers and Development Framework

    Research Careers and Development Framework Presentation August 2012

     

     

     

  • Research Job Evaluation

    The information below pertains to the Job Evaluation Process for Research Staff at the University of Limerick.

    Eligible research staff who wish to have their post evaluated may do so by completing the Job Evaluation Application Form below and sending to Alison O’Regan, HR Officer Research, Room D-1047.

    Job Evaluation Application Form 

    Please see the Job Evaluation Guidance notes for futher details on completing the Job Evaluation Application Form:

    Guidance Notes

     The document below identifies the key components of each research role in the University and provides a structure for writing a role profile.

    Research Staff Role Profiles

    A process map outlining the job evalation process for research staff is available here:

    Process Map - Job Evaluation for Research

  • Research Recruitment

    The Research Section is responsible for advertising posts and organising competitions for the recruitment of researchers.

    The policy and FAQ documents below outline the University of Limerick's policy on the management of research contracts.

    Contract Management - Research Posts

    Research Contracts - FAQs

    To initiate the recruitment process, please complete the Recruitment Pack below and see the Recruitment Guidelines for assistance.

    Research Recruitment Pack

    Recruitment Guidelines

    The guidelines document below will provide assistance to candidates applying for research posts:

    Guidelines for Applying Online - Research Posts


  • Research Salary Information

    Please find below salary related information:

    Salary Scales - Researchers (1st January 2010)

    Salary Scales - Researchers (2nd April 2010) (Guidelines Document)

    Please use the HR Contacts and Organisational Chart link on the left of this page to get the details of the relevant HR Staff if you wish to contact us.

  • Research Staff Role Profiles

    The document below identifies the key components of each research role in the University and provides a structure for writing a role profile.

    Research Staff Role Profiles

  • Research Training

    On-line Training for Researchers Please use the links below to access on-line training for researchers.

    Entrepreneurship for Researchers

    Research Skills and On-line Career Planning Modules

    Intellectual Property in the Research Context - An On Line eLearning Programme

    University College Teaching Programme

    Training and Development Programmes for Research Staff

    As part of the Research Careers and Development Framework, a schedule of training programmes for research staff is now in place. Please see the HR Noticeboard on the right of this screen for further details. Regular updates and additions will be provided.

  • Researcher Mobility

    Hosting Agreements

    A Hosting Agreement is an initiative introduced by the Department of Enterprise Trade and Employment in unison with the Department of Justice, Irish Universities Association and the European Union. Its purpose is to facilitate the admission of third country researchers to EU Member States for the purpose of carrying out research. As the scheme negates the need for a Work Permit or Green Card it facilitates the swift and efficient recruitment of world-class research talent.

    Eligibility

    A Hosting Agreement applies to academic research staff only. The typical positions it would be applicable for are: Research Assistant; Postdoctoral Researcher; Research Fellow; and Senior Research Fellow. There is a minimum salary threshold for applications of €23,181 for a single person, and €30,000 for a married person.  

    Application Fee

    There is no application fee required for a Hosting Agreement.

    Key Provisions & Benefits

    The key provisions and benefits of the Hosting Agreement Scheme are as follows:

    • Linked to the contract of employment offered by the relevant employer

    • Allows for immediate family reunification, i.e. a researcher can bring his/her family to Ireland from the start of his/her employment

    • Application process is quick (10 day timeframe)

    • No application fee involved

    Applying for a Hosting Agreement

    For further information on applying for a Hosting Agreement please contact  Alison.ORegan@ul.ie

    Further Information

    All terms and conditions relating to the Hosting Agreement Scheme can also be found at: http://www.deti.ie/science/technology/accreditation.htm 
    http://www.euraxess.ie/

     

  • Research Resources

    Vitae

    Vitae is a UK organisation championing the personal, professional and career development of doctoral researchers and research staff in higher education institutions and research institutes. It offers resources for researchers, managers supervising researchers and employers.

    Euraxess 

    Euraxess Ireland the Researchers' Mobility Portal Ireland is part of an initiative involving both the European Commission and countries participating in the European Union's Framework Programmes for Research.  Euraxess aims to help researchers relocating to Ireland.

    It is also of relevance to researchers who may need guidance during their research careers in relation to searching for a new position be it in Ireland or abroad. There is a network of over 200 centres across 40 countries and Euraxess can provide the link to information and personalised assistance via EURAXESS SERVICES

  • HR Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R)

    The HR Excellence in Research Logo is awarded by the European Commission to universities, research and funding organisations abiding by the principles provided for in the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct of Recruitment of Researchers.

    The University of Limerick is a member of the third cohort of EU institutions to apply for the HR Strategy for Researchers(HRS4R). The HR Strategy for Researchers, on the grounds of which the HR Excellence in Research Logo is awarded, is a means of supporting employers and funding institutions in practically applying the principles of the Charter and the Code.

    In order to develop the HR Strategy for Researchers, the University of Limerick carried out an internal analysis to compare institutional practices against the “Charter & Code” principles, involving key institutional stakeholders including researchers. The results of this analysis was the development of the University of Limerick HR Strategy & Action Plan for Researchers. Progress in the implementation of the strategy and the action plan are subject to a self assessment after two years and an external evaluation every four years.

    This strategy and action plan have now been acknowledged by the European Commission, the right to use the “HR Excellence in Research” logo has been awarded to the University of Limerick.

     

     

     

HR Noticeboard

Research Training Schedule

This programme is part of the upcoming University of Limerick's Research Careers and Development Programme and is aimed for Research Staff

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