An online course for new postdoctoral researchers Getting started as a postdoctoral researcher is a short online course for staff taking up a new postdoctoral position at Edinburgh. It has been developed by the Researcher Development team at IAD in collaboration with research staff and postdoc societies, research staff, postdoc and Early Career Researcher (ECR) champions, research offices, and other professional services, including HR. The course is aligned to the three principles of the Concordat to support the Career Development of Researchers and covers information, responsibilities and expectations around environment and culture, employment and professional and career development. Please note this is designed to complement local level induction meetings and activities, not to replace them. How to access the course University of Edinburgh staff should enroll on the course through People and Money Learning. Enrol here: Course will be added here on 19th January 2026 Frequently Asked Questions Who is the course for? The course is intended for anyone who starts a new position as a postdoctoral researcher, including research fellows, research assistants, and those with research and teaching contracts. Even if you are not new to the University, you may find it useful. How long will it take me? The course should take you around an hour to complete, if you work through it all in one sitting. Will I have a record of completing the course?Once you have engaged with all the modules, via People and Money Learning app, your record will show that you have completed the course. Can I return to the course? Yes, you can return to the material in the course at any point. There are also downloadable summaries of useful links at the end of the course. Contact details Email: iad.researchers@ed.ac.uk This article was published on 2026-01-15
