STEMskiller

Competencies, Transferable, and Generic Skills Set Map for Mentors of Early Career Researchers

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1. RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP

1.0. In general
1.1. Research Literacy
1.1.1. Citizen Science: definition, examples, why important and emphasized in grant funding activities
1.1.2. Data Analysis: concepts and definitions, resources for learning more
1.1.3. Disciplinary Knowledge and Terminology (for each branch of activity)
1.1.4. Ethics and Integrity or Research Ethics in Science and Technology: concepts and definitions
1.1.5. Grant Application Writing: why important/purpose, types (cross-border, national, regional), examples
1.1.6. Interdisciplinarity: definition, why important, examples
1.1.7. Literature Use and Management and Scholarly Information Retrieval: scholarly literature v. non-scholarly, identifying state-of-the-are; description v. synthesis
1.1.8. Open Access Publishing: what is scholarly publishing, history of open access movement, importance
1.1.9. Data Management: see also 1.2.10. below
1.1.10. Open Data Management: history of open data initiatives, why important, current trends & guidelines - see also 1.2.9. above
1.1.11. Open Education: history, definition, current trends, examples
1.1.12. Open Evaluation: definition, why important, current trends, examples
1.1.13. Open Licensing: definition, why important, current trends, examples
1.1.14. Open Methodology: history, definition, importance
1.1.15. Open Source: history, definition, current trends, examples
1.1.16. Project Management: definition, “real-world” v. academic interpretations, why important, trends, tools, examples
1.1.17. Applied Project Management
1.1.18. Time Management for Research Success. Also: People in Flow: Personal Efficiency: definition, why important, tools, examples
1.2. Research Essentials: more specific skills (methods, techniques) that build upon research literacy competencies more narrowly
1.2.1. Critical Reading (see B.vii. above [Literature Use and Management])
1.2.2. Search Strategies and Databases Consultation Service
1.2.3. English for Doctoral Researchers
1.2.4. Academic Writing
1.2.5. Introduction to Writing for Publication (see iii. and x. above)
1.2.6. Publishing Academic Papers
1.2.7. How to Work with Your Supervisor/PhD+
1.2.8. Plan your PhD Completion Path
1.2.9. Preparing Presentation Content
1.2.10. Presentation Practice & Feedback
1.2.11. Designing Research Posters (should be subsection of vii. above)
1.2.12. Planning the Final Year of Your PhD Studies
1.2.13. Writing up Your Thesis/Doctoral Dissertation
1.2.14. Managing eThesis/Doctoral Dissertation Submissions
1.2.15. Managing your “habilitation”/ academic advancement and promotion
1.2.16. Vitae Survivor or Preparing Applications for Postgraduate or Full-time Academic and Non-academic Positions
1.2.17. Advanced Communication: Popular Presentations
1.2.18. Creating and Managing Effective Teams
1.2.19. Communicating in International Teams and Difficult Situations
1.2.20. From Research to Policy for Sustainable Development
1.2.21. Reflecting on Leadership Perspectives and Contexts
1.2.22. Research Utilization
1.3. Communication & Methodological Competences
1.3.1. Critical Thinking and Logic
1.3.2. Rhetoric (see Cvii., Cviii., cxv. above)
1.3.3. Advanced Techniques in Modelling Complex Systems
1.3.4. Using R for Statistical Data Analysis
1.3.5. Visibility and Research Impact
1.3.6. Predatory Journals and Conferences - Who Can Be Trusted

1.4. Searching and Reviewing
1.4.1. Peer Reviewing
1.4.2. Types of Reviews (see above)
1.4.3. Citing Correctly and Reference Managers
???????Sharing and Publishing
1.4.10. Co-authorship
1.4.11. Copyright: definition, why considered important/or not important, things to consider / REPETITIVE
1.5. Cognitive Skills
1.5.1. Abstraction and creativity
1.5.2. Analysis and Synthesis
1.5.3. Mathematical Literacy
1.5.4. Critical Thinking (Aiii.; Bx, Bxi., Bxii; IPS IA, IPS CritT, IPS CreaT, IPS PS, IPS R; CompTS, CompGS) / REPETITIVE
1.5.5. Organization and Optimization (Aiii.; Bx, Bxi., Bxii; IPS IA, IPS CritT, IPS CreaT, IPS PS, IPS R; CompTS, CompGS; see also Bxv. and Bxvi. above) / REPETITIVE
1.5.6. Problem-solving
1.6. Scientific Communication
1.6.1. Academic Writing (see Bxiii, Ciii, Cx, cxix above) / REPETITIVE
1.6.2. Formal Correspondence 1.6.3. Oral Presentation (see Cvii., Cviii., cxv. above) / REPETITIVE
1.6.4. Science for Non-technical Audiences (see Bi, Cxv. above) / REPETITIVE
1.6.5. Science for Policy Making (see Cxviii. above) / REPETITIVE
1.6.6. Social Media and Online Learning (Aiv; Bxiv; IPS CreaT, IPS WC, IPS OC, IPS R; PSR CE, PSR IKC, PSR ER, PSR LL, PSR GL; CompTS, CompGS)
1.7. Digital literacy
1.7.1. Information Accessing and Retrieval (see Bvii. above) / REPETITIVE
1.7.2. Information presentation and visualization (see Cvii, Cviii, Cxv above)
1.7.3. Information processing and exchange (see Bxvii above)
1.7.4. Programming/Coding
1.7.5. Software Usage and Development
1.8. Open Science
1.8.1. Open Access Publishing (see Bviii above) / REPETITIVE
1.8.2. Open Archives (see Bvii [lit review] and Bxvii above) / REPETITIVE
1.8.3. Research Data (see Bxvii above) / REPETITIVE
1.8.4. Data management (see Bxvii above) / REPETITIVE
1.8.5. Sensitive data (see Bxvii above) / REPETITIVE
1.9. Research Management (administration, utilization, funding and evaluation) / REPETITIVE
1.10. Valid Scientific Argumentation
1.10.1. Quantitative Statistics
1.10.2. Justifying Inferences, Predictions, Conclusions
1.11. Evaluating Use and Misuse of Scientific Information
1.12. Understanding Elements of Research Design
1.13. Graphing: Making, Reading, Interpreting
1.13.1 Making Graphics/Plots
1.13.2. Reading and Interpreting Graphs, Plots, Statistical Data
1.14. Programming: Basic Concepts

2. TEACHING AND LEARNING (also: Pedagogy, Education)

2.0. In general
2.1. Theory and Practice of Learning
2.1.1. Graduate Assistant (GA), Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA), or Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) Training: definition, examples, why important
2.1.2. GA/GTA/GRA Learning Outcomes & Lesson Plans: concepts and definitions, resources for learning more
2.1.3. GA/GTA/GRA Roles & Expectations: concepts and definitions; resources for learning more
2.1.4. GA/GTA/GRA Teaching Skills: concepts, examples, definitions
2.1.5. GA/GTA/GRA Assessment/Evaluation (including grading/marking, rubrics, course evaluation, other forms of assessment): definitions, concepts, examples
2.1.5.1. Feedback
2.1.5.2. Formative Assessment
2.1.5.3. Summative Assessment (Grading/Marking, including rubrics)
2.1.5.4. Self and Peer Assessment
2.1.5.5. Course Evaluations
2.1.5.6. Assessment-Outcome Alignment
2.1.5.7. Academic Misconduct (Plagiarism, Cheating)
2.1.6. GA/GTA/GRA eLearning & Learning Management Systems (Teaching with Technology): definition, why important, examples
2.2. Teaching and Supervision Basics
2.2.1. Course Development and Assessment
2.2.1.1. Course Development
2.2.1.2. Course Assessment
2.2.1.2.1. Feedback
2.2.1.2.2. Formative Assessment
2.2.1.2.3. Summative Assessment (Grading/Marking, including rubrics)
2.2.1.2.4. Self and Peer Assessment
2.2.1.2.5. Course Evaluations
2.2.1.2.6. Assessment-Outcome Alignment
2.2.1.2.7. Academic Misconduct (Plagiarism, Cheating)
2.2.2. Exam Preparation and Assessment
2.2.3. Mentoring and Supervising Students
2.2.4. Teaching and Learning Theories, Styles, and Methods (builds on Section 2.1)
2.2.5. Teaching for Researchers/Mentoring for Scientists
2.2.6. For Mentors: eLearning, Learning Management Systems, Teaching Technologies
2.2.7. Curriculum Design/Development
2.2.8. Continuing Education, Ongoing Self-Education, and Curiosity

3. CAREER MANAGEMENT (also referred to as "Personal Leadership")

3.0. In general
3.1. Language Training
3.2. Leadership and Teamwork
3.2.1. Project Management for Researchers
3.2.2. Managing for Researchers
3.2.3. Decision Making: Crucial Factors, Processes and Approaches
3.2.4. Conflict Management
3.2.5. Self-efficacy ("independence") and Academic Perseverance
3.2.6. Social Responsibility/Taking on Responsibility
3.2.7. Salary Negotiation
3.2.8. Sustainable Mobility Strategies Based on International Cooperation
3.2.9. Inclusive Mentoring
3.2.10. Improving Your Intercultural Collaboration Skills: Acting Successfully in an International Academic Environment (includes international awareness, international communication)
3.3. Tenure Process
3.4. Placement and Job Searching/Seeking
3.4.1. Job Searching: Non-Academic Positions
3.4.2. Job Searching: Academic Positions
3.4.3. Job Application: Non-Academic Positions
3.4.4. Job Application: Academic Positions
3.4.4.1. CVs and Cover Letters
3.4.4.2. Essays and Other Statements
3.4.5. Leaving Academia: Career Planning for Doctoral Candidates
3.4.6. Qualifications/Skills Documentation and Verification
3.4.7. Skills Gap Identification and Development

3.5. Interviewing & Self-Promotion
3.5.1. Interview Techniques: Non-Academic Positions
3.5.2. Interview Techniques: Academic Positions
3.5.3. Pitch Training in Preparation for Interviews
3.5.4. Self-Promotion
3.5.5. Networking for Researchers
3.6. Where Academia & the Private Sector Intersect
3.6.1. Basics in Business Administration, Accounting, Budgets
3.6.2. Entrepreneurship & Startups (includes: innovation, commercialization)
3.6.3. "Intellectual Property" Rights (IP) (includes: Knowledge Transfer, Patenting, Legal and Business Standardization)
3.6.4. Intersectoral Awareness & Experience (Also: Internships/"Real World” Work Experiences, Experiential Learning
3.7. Wellness/Wellbeing & Personal Effectiveness
3.7.1. Personality & Self-Management
3.7.2. Time Management: Plan Your Time Efficiently During Your Doctorate
3.7.3. Controlled by Stress or Stress Under Control?
3.7.4. Emotional Intelligence: Personal and Social Competence
3.7.5. Fostering Creativity
3.7.6. Strategies for Problem Solving When Things Go Wrong

4. ENGAGEMENT, INVOLVEMENT, COLLABORATION, TRANSDISCIPLINARITY, AND INQUISITIVNESS

4.1. Academic Endeavor
4.2. Impact and Public Engagement
4.2.1. Getting Started with Public Engagement
4.2.2. Science Busking Training/Popular Science Presentation
4.2.3. Impact for Researchers
4.2.4. Steps to Raising Your Research Profile
4.2.5. Lay Abstracts with Impact
4.2.6. Engaging with Schools
4.2.7. Developing Effective Communication Skills for Public Engagement
4.2.8. Evaluating Public Engagement
4.2.9 Effective Online Engagement (including research blogging, social media posting, podcasting, & hosting virtual events)
4.3. Transdisciplinarity
4.4. Responsibility and Integrity
4.5. Social, Cultural, and Environmental Awareness/ Sustainable Development: Values, Technology in Society, and the Researcher
4.6. Global Engagement
4.7. Inquisitiveness/Curiosity
4.8. Understanding Risk