When things go wrong between researchers and PIs, it's rarely just one issue. Workload and project management came up most often, followed closely by communication and feedback. Pay, career support and contract security weren't far behind.

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The good news first: 60 of the 82 researchers who responded (73%) describe a generally positive relationship with their PI.

But one in four has had difficulties. For most, that meant uncomfortable situations rather than open conflict.
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How are research staff at UCD getting on with their PIs?

This summer we asked, and 82 researchers answered.

Over the next few posts we'll share what they told us: Thank you to everyone who took part.

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