Induction/on-boarding support for new research and academic staff Information for research staff and academics across all Schools and Colleges who are new to the University or new in post. Getting started as a postdoctoral researcher online course Getting started as a postdoctoral researcher is a short online course for staff taking up a new postdoctoral position at Edinburgh. It has been developed by the Researcher Development team in collaboration with research staff and postdoc societies, research staff, postdoc and Early Career Researcher (ECR) champions, research offices, and other professional services, including HR. The course is aligned to the three principles of the Concordat to support the Career Development of Researchers and covers information, responsibilities and expectations around environment and culture, employment and professional and career development. Please note this is designed to complement local level induction meetings and activities, not to replace them. How to access the course University of Edinburgh staff should enroll on the course through People and Money Learning. Enrol here: Booking link Frequently Asked Questions Who is the course for? The course is intended for anyone who starts a new position as a postdoctoral researcher, including research fellows, research assistants, and those with research and teaching contracts. Even if you are not new to the University, you may find it useful. How long will it take me? The course should take you around an hour to complete, if you work through it all in one sitting. Will I have a record of completing the course?Once you have engaged with all the modules, via People and Money Learning app, your record will show that you have completed the course. Can I return to the course? Yes, you can return to the material in the course at any point. There are also downloadable summaries of useful links at the end of the course. New Staff Meet-ups Short induction events for staff who have recently joined the University. New staff will hear from colleagues in different roles on their experiences of working at the University and have the opportunity to meet and network with other new staff.New Staff Meet-Ups Research Staff Hub The Research Staff Hub (RSH) brings together resources from across the University to support research staff to undertake their role, develop themselves and progress their career. It contains a wealth of information on topics such as open research, ethics and integrity and research partnerships, as well as funding, health and wellbeing, and community and networking.Research Staff Hub: Induction This article was published on Thursday 2 July 2026
