MRC pay and grading structure - UCU

Pay and grading proposal18.2 The development of these will be done through wide consultation with variousgroups across the MRC.18.3 The MRC recognises the benefits of career development in order to meet thechallenges of doing research in a technical and intellectual environment. Thisincludes an understanding that a research role (e.g. Research Project Support roles)can evolve with the researcher.Future workA composite approach will be taken where role descriptors are considered alongsidethe development of the role holder. This is aimed at providing researchers theopportunity to fully realise their potential within their current research group orinstitute and to provide for the development and continuity of expertise, technicalskills and knowledge valued by the MRC.18.4 The PDR is to be used as a forum where researchers can seek to discuss withresearch managers appropriate opportunities for promotion within their current roleand to develop a career progression plan. When the post has developed to a levelmeriting promotion to a higher band the research manager should support reevaluationby the process described earlier in this document.18.5 The MRC is committed to a framework within the new Pay and Grading Structurethat encourages career development and promotion for researchers.Issued: 1 st September 2011 Page 12 of 27Version 2.2