This domain relates to the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to engage with, influence and impact on the academic, social, cultural, economic and broader context.
The following table is an extract from the Vitae Researcher Development Statement (pdf). Vitae®, © 2010 Careers Research and Advisory Centre (CRAC) Limited
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1. Working with others
- Collegiality
- Team working
- People management
- Supervision
- Mentoring
- Influence and leadership
- Collaborations
- Equality and diversity
JSS: E5, F2, F3
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Behaviour:
- Actively works in an inclusive, respectful and constructive way with colleagues, stakeholders and research users
- Recognises and acknowledges the contribution of others and own part in team success
- Builds relationships in academic and commercial contexts; approachable and interacts constructively with others; manages expectations and resolves conflict
- Supervises, mentors and develops the potential of less experienced researchers and colleagues through support and advice
- Leads, motivates and influences where appropriate; persuades through listening and convincing discussion
- Builds and sustains collaborative relationships and works pro-actively to create and develop knowledge with a range of stakeholders, including researchers, funders and users of research
Attitude:
- Respects the inclusive and collegial manner in which researchers conduct relationships within and beyond academia
- Recognises the potential for working in sustained partnerships with a range of stakeholders to generate new ideas, insights and maximise the potential for wider societal and economic impact
- Respects individual difference and diversity
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2. Communication and dissemination
- Communication methods
- Communication media
- Publication
JSS: E2
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Knowledge of:
- Appropriate communication and dissemination mechanisms for different audiences
- The importance of engaging in the processes of publication and dissemination of research results and impacts
Behaviour:
- Communicates effectively in both written and oral modes with a range of audiences formally and informally through a variety of different techniques and media
- Actively engages in publication and dissemination of research results and impacts
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3. Engagement and impact
- Teaching
- Public engagement
- Enterprise
- Policy
- Society and culture
- Global citizenship
JSS: B1, B7, E4
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Knowledge of:
- Global, organisational, cultural and environmental contexts, and the wider impact of research
- The social and ethical implications of research, and public attitudes to these issues
- The range of mechanisms to support knowledge transfer and maximise the impact of research in academic, economic and societal contexts
Behaviour:
- Engages with and shares research through research-informed and student-focused teaching
- Contributes to increasing public awareness, engagement and understanding of research and associated impacts
- Identifies innovative trends, ideas and applications; is enterprising and entrepreneurial within and beyond academia
- Works collaboratively with all stakeholders to create, develop and exchange research knowledge to influence and benefit policy development, society and the economy.
- Seeks new outlets and promotes the application of research in innovative ways
- Appreciates and works with diversity and difference in research and education
Attitude:
- Values the contribution of research to teaching and teaching to research
- Recognises the importance of accountability of research with regard to social and economic impacts, internationalisation and global citizenship
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