FAQs
Should the below not answer your query, or should you require additional assistance, please contact your HR team.
For Applicants
If I have missed the closing date for a vacancy, can I still submit my application for consideration?
I want to apply for more than one position do I need to submit an application form for each post?
How long will it take to complete an application?
How soon can I expect to hear the outcome of my application?
Shortlisting can take some time, and can vary from post to post, however, if you apply online, we do guarantee that you will receive notification of the outcome of your application.
Alternatively, please feel free to contact the relevant HR Office, to receive an update.
I would need to relocate to Dundee, what information is available?
I would need a visa, can I still apply?
Yes you can, the University does sponsor visa applications.
Please see our Certificate of Sponsorship pages for additional information.
I do not have an email address. How will I receive correspondence?
What should I do if I have a general enquiry?
Please contact the relevant HR Office.
How do I know my application has been received?
I do not have access to the Internet, how do I apply?
The internet can be accessed for free at many local locations including ; all Dundee City Libraries and the Job Centre.
If however the above are not accessible to you, you can request a hard copy application from the relevant HR Office.
How can I view my online application history?
I have forgotten my password, what should I do?
I do not live locally, what will happen if I am invited for interview?
I cannot make the date / time of the interview, is it possible to rearrange?
When will references be taken up?
How do I get feedback if I have been unsuccessful?
For Recruiters
What are the usual Recruitment Costs for people making a Grant application?
In general, an advert on jobs.ac.uk is usually sufficient to attract a Post Doc and this costs £179, however if advertised in Nature etc. the cost would be roughly £1,200.
If a Certificate of Sponsorship is required, there is a £190 fee.
Interview Expenses usually come in at £200 if the candidate is not local - this includes accommodation, travel and food costs.
There may also be the possibility of relocation expenses of up to 1 months' salary (For a Post Doc., 1 month grade 7 salary).
However, as these are general figures, you should contact your HR Officer for assistance with your application.
For Managers
How do I calculate a persons Holiday Allowance?
Please contact your HR Officer as he/she will be able to assist you with the calculation.
If you are unsure who your HR Officer is, please e-mail the relevant HR inbox from our web page.
I have a new member of staff starting, how do I obtain their IT logon details, and confirmation of their email address?
You / your departmental IT person, should log a call with the UoD IT (Ext. 88000 / Email : help4u@dundee.ac.uk) advising that you have a new starter within the department and that you require confirmation of their logon details and email address.
You should also advise which drives/folders/applications, you need the person to have access to. (Tip : If someone in your department already has the same type/level of access you need, advise UoD IT that the new person should be set up the same as X.)
I have a person working in my department, but they are not paid by the University, and nor do they have a formal contract of employment. I do however need them to have access to the University's IT facilities, and to have a University email address. Is this possible?
Yes, you can request that the person be granted Associate Status. Please complete and submit an Associate Staff Request Form
I need to request an Honorary, University of Dundee contract. How do I do this?
You will need to submit a letter requesting the Honorary appointment to the Dean, along with the persons CV. This will be discussed at School Board, and then sent to Senate for consideration.
For New Staff
How do I obtain a Staff ID Card?
You can obtain your Staff ID Card from the Enquiry Centre by e-mailing them with a passport sized photograph of yourself. (Enquiry Centre can be found on the Campus Map, should you require directions.)
Where can I find information on relocating to Dundee?
General Queries
Where do I find the Human Resources Forms?
Who is my HR Officer?
Please go to the page where you can contact the HR team for your School to liaise with your HR Officer.
I have : moved house / married and changed my name / divorced and changed my name / obtained my PhD and am now a Dr. / changed my title / wish to change my emergency contact details / other change of personal details. How do I advise you of this?
Who are the : Deans of School / School Managers, Directors within Professional Services?
This information can be found in our Deans of School / School Managers, Directors within Professional Services listing.
I need information regarding the Staffing Profile of the University. Information such as : Staff Numbers / Staff attached to a specific College, Directorate, School, Department, Unit / Historical Data / Current Data. Is this information available, and if so, how can I request it?
I am looking to send a mailing out to all / some University staff. What is the best way to do this?
Please read the advice on the internal communications web page, complete the communication plan template, and send this to internal-comms@dundee.ac.uk