UTS supports the creation of a high-performing, talent-based research culture so that our people—academics and professional staff at UTS—are knowledgeable in how to build and maintain a research profile and create reputation to enhance research impact locally, nationally and internationally.
Knowledge of:
The research landscape.
Opportunities for research development and reputation beyond academia.
The benefits of developing a clear and comprehensive research plan (both short, and long-term).
The importance of a well-rounded track record to establish and maintain a strong research reputation.
The importance of communicating a research profile through appropriate platforms and for the appropriate audience (e.g. ORCID, ResearchGate, LinkedIn, Scopus, Discovery).
The value of prizes and awards to build a strong research reputation.
The UTS resources and support to build and communicate a research reputation nationally and internationally.
Ability to:
Develop a short- and long-term research and career plan.
Identify and build research networks with collaborators.
Form and maintain strategic collaborations.
Develop a team marketing and self-promotion strategy that benefits and acknowledges contributions made by all relevant team members.
Evaluate and benchmark performance.
Build a national and international research profile.
Position research endeavours for internal and external prize and award submissions to build reputation.
Manage time effectively to support successful productivity and timely interactions with staff.
Confidence to:
Actively maintain a national and international research profile.
Drive and achieve excellence and highest quality in all research activities.
Engage in professional development activities.
Listen to critical appraisal and advice from mentor/s and action the advice where appropriate.
Join professional bodies and academies.
Partake in service to the community (e.g. peer review panels).
Apply for appropriate and prestigious prizes and awards.
Nominate for key positions in internal and external entities which support research endeavours.
Foster a research environment of respect and the highest level of safety standards.
