Postdoctoral researchers at European universities: - profiles, roles and institutional support structures

Support therefore needs to include the provision of onboarding and integration in the workforce for all postdoctoral researchers at the beginning of the postdoctoral position, support during the postdoctoral period and eventually keeping in contact with them as alumni after their active time in the institution. [...] In terms of training offers, the needs of postdoctoral researchers differ from those of doctoral candidates, even if some of the offers may be relevant for part of the postdoctoral community. [...] University of Prosper, a collaboration between the Universities of Manchester, Liverpool and Manchester Lancaster, aims to redefine the UK’s approach to postdoc career development, opening up the huge talent pool within the community to the benefit of researchers, PIs, employers and the wider economy. [...] University of Graz The Startup-Uni is the funding programme for all founders and those interested in starting a business in the environment of the University of Graz. [...] Building on the outcomes of EUA’s work on doctoral programmes and research careers, EUA-CDE has been the driving force behind the implementation of the Salzburg Principles and Recommendations and the promotion of doctoral education as the main intersection between the European higher education and research.