Training Many institutions have internal staff development units which offer short courses relevant to all aspects of the role. Career development Competition is fierce for promotion to senior lecturer and there is a severe bottleneck at the top of the lecturer grade. The salary data was collected in Jan 99 Starting salary depends on experience. The scale is then incremental to the top of the lecturer grade. Progression then depends on promotion.
Conditions vary between departments and institutions.
Some are well funded with good research and teaching facilities, others are under staffed, but long hours spent in a laboratory are the norm. There are few constraints on method of work or time keeping. Long hours result from a strong commitment to the work. Can be stressful due to the balance of administration, research and teaching responsibilities. Travel Travel within a working day is uncommon Absence from home at night is uncommon Overseas work or travel is occasional Gender balance Women are poorly represented in most fields other than nursing.