Induction, Orientation and Career Development Planning

On joining DIT:

• You will be invited to attend a DIT Staff Induction;
• You may avail of a Research, Enterprise & Innovation Services (REIS) Orientation which can be done in small groups or on an individual basis (contact: Sandra.fisher@dit.ie);
• You should meet with your PI to begin the process of developing a Researcher Development Plan.  For postdoctoral researchers it is recommended that the first iteration should be developed within the first three months of joining DIT;  
• You may avail of supports in REIS around research funding opportunities and proposal development; 
• May generally avail of the workshops and developmental opportunities arranged locally and centrally;  See summary – insert text as appropriate
• You should have regular meetings with relevant colleagues e.g. PI and REIS colleagues in order to ensure a consistent and planned approach to your development as a researcher and also to ensure  that you are  continuing to acquire knowledge and skills which support this  development.