Good Work, Precarity and Contracts (Episode 11) | Sarah explores the good, the bad, and the ugly of research-adjacent job contracts

This week's Research Adjacent podcast is another solo episode. Host Sarah McLusky explores some common issues around contracts in the research-adjacent sector.

Sarah explores

• What characterises 'good work'
• Jargon busting - the difference between fixed term, open-ended and fractional contracts
• Why open-ended isn't always better
• Toxic practice to watch out for
• When short contracts might be the right thing for you
• Making the most of a fixed term contract

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Research Adjacent Directory Member of the Month: Susan Mandala, Writing Works Consulting

Dr Susan Mandala offers a range of workshops on research writing including her signature offer, How to Really Write Your Literature Review. Other topics include writing academic papers with clear narratives, supporting expert practitioners transitioning into research, establishing consistent writing practices, and improving confidence. Find out more at www.writingworksconsulting.co.uk

Helping you have conversations that move research forwards

When she's not hosting Research Adjacent, Sarah McLusky organises, facilitates and trains people to run events, workshops and meetings that get people talking about research. To find out more about working with Sarah and to book a free call go to https://sarahmclusky.com/