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DCU Research Career Framework

Performance Management Development Scheme (PMDS)

Human Resources Department
Roles and Responsibilities


The role of the Human Resources Department will be to co-ordinate the process. The key responsibilities of the department will be to:

  • Provide training for both the reviewer and reviewee in PMDS.
  • Ensure that PMDS is conducted in accordance with, and is informed by, the stated key values of the University.
  • Collate section III of all the review forms "planning for development" which has been forwarded by the Head of School / Research centre with a summary report on the developmental needs of the School / Research centre in the next 12 months.
  • Organise the provision of the Researcher development programme which will aim to meet the training needs of Researchers identified through the PMDS and the Research Career Framework.