Employing researchers

Researchers contribute in many contexts

Researchers contribute in many contexts

Our collection of over 100 researcher career stories illustrates the range of companies and careers to which researchers bring their skills.

What do researchers do? Our series of publications exploring how highly-skilled researchers contribute to UK economy, society and culture.

Researchers’ skills

Researchers’ skills

The Vitae Researcher Development Framework (RDF) sets out the areas of knowledge and skills developed by researchers.

Lenses on the RDF focus on knowledge, behaviours and attributes needed in specific contexts, such as enterprise or leadership. Some provide a bridge between the RDF and professional standards frameworks, eg. the engineering lens

Thinking of recruiting researchers?

Thinking of recruiting researchers?

Every researcher counts

Every researcher counts

Three Minute Thesis

Three Minute Thesis

See the exceptional presentation standards that doctoral candidates can achieve

Watch our six UK finalists from 2014 in action