Each RDF descriptor listed below has a link to the Vitae website where you can find further information including suggestions for how you can improve in each area.
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B1 Personal qualities
B2 Self-management – Vitae Balanced researcher booklet
- Preparation and prioritisation
- Commitment to research
- Time management
- Responsiveness to change
- Work-life balance
B3 Professional and career development
- Career management
- Continuing professional development
- Responsiveness to opportunities
- Networking
- Reputation and esteem
- Epigeum course: Introduction to research skills
- Vitae webpage: Researcher careers
- Vitae booklet: The Career-wise researcher
The Vitae Researcher Development Framework (RDF) was developed by Vitae, which is managed by CRAC: The Career Development Organisation.
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