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DCU Research Career Framework
Progression through the Research Framework
The Research Career Framework consists of three levels. Researchers spend a maximum of eight years on the Framework, with no more than four years at each of the three levels.
Level 1 |
Level 2 |
Level 3 |
Postdoctoral Researcher |
Research Fellow |
Senior Research Fellow |
Notes: Duration of contract may vary as a result of available funding but should not exceed a total of 4 years at level except at the request of the PI in agreement with the Executive Deans and Director of Human Resources.