New research staff

Induction

Welcome to the University of Reading. We hope that your time here will be happy and productive. As well as the support information provided on this site, you can expect to receive both formal and informal induction shortly after you arrive to help you settle in more quickly. There are two levels of induction you can expect – local, and University.

University

• New staff induction
  The essential guide to working at the University for new staff.
• Research staff induction
  A one and three quarter hour session dealing with specific issues relevant to the needs of new research staff. These sessions occur once a term.

Local

• A Framework for Local Induction (word 483kb)
  Go through this with your Principal Investigator and or local administrator it will help you get to know your job and your Department or School.
• Health and Safety Induction checklist (PDF-28KB)
• Role Induction (PDF - 7KB)
  Topics for discussion with your Principal Investigator when you start.

Probation

For the initial part of your contract you will be on probation. For further information download a copy of the University's policy on probation (PDF - 117KB).