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PROMOTION & PROGRESSION: A PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE

PROMOTION & PROGRESSION: A PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE. Bridget Lumb Professor of Systems Neuroscience Head of School, Physiology & Pharmacology. 1978 – 1982: Research Assistant, PhD 1982 – 1990: Postdoctoral Researcher 1990 – 1997: Lecturer (UoB) (8 years PD)

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PROMOTION & PROGRESSION: A PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE

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  1. PROMOTION & PROGRESSION:A PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE Bridget Lumb Professor of Systems Neuroscience Head of School, Physiology & Pharmacology 1978 – 1982: Research Assistant, PhD 1982 – 1990: Postdoctoral Researcher 1990 – 1997: Lecturer (UoB) (8 years PD) 1997 – 2004: Senior Lecturer (UoB) (15 years PD) 2004 - 2008: Reader (UoB) (22 years PD) 2008 - : Professor (26 years PD)

  2. How do women and men compare in progression and promotion? How does UoB compare with other institutions? • How to address these issues? Why do some people (often women) progress their careers more slowly than their colleagues and/or do not attain senior positions in the sector? • Lack of awareness/interest in the career structure • Lack of confidence in own abilities • Work-life balance/childcare responsibilities • Lack of role models

  3. PROGRESSION • Evidence based exercise Clearly laid out criteria • Transition to independence Fellowships HEFCE positions • Forums for discussion Peer group SET mentoring SRD PI mentoring

  4. PROMOTION • Evidence based and peer reviewed exercise • Requires forward planning to achieve the required academic profile - in particular external recognition

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