Diversity

If you wish to contact the Palaeontological Association about diversity, please use our contact form and select Diversity Officer:  Contact Us Form.
 

The Palaeontological Association mentoring scheme aims to assist palaeontologists at the start of their academic careers. The scheme initially focussed on those transitioning from late-stage PhD to postdoctoral positions and from postdoctoral positions to permanent jobs but is now open to Association members at any stage of PhD study and those conducting post-doctoral research who do not have a permanent position. We hope to roll the scheme out to other transition points such as mid-career to senior leadership in the future.

Mentoring is a valuable tool, helping individuals make informed choices via the exchange of knowledge and experience. The scheme uses a direct mentoring approach, with mentors in permanent positions offering direct contact via e-mail, phone and video calls, or other forms of communication. Full guidelines on expectations, lines of communication and length of mentorship are provided. It is expected that mentors should provide open and honest advice whilst maintaining confidentiality at all times. If you are a postgraduate or postdoctoral palaeontologist and are interested in having a mentor please fill out our mentor request form and we will endeavour to partner you with a suitable mentor as soon as possible. Alternatively, if you are a palaeontologist in a permanent position who would be willing to act as a mentor please email Dr Paul Barrett (vicepresident1@palass.org) for more information.

The Palaeontological Assocartion has two codes of conducts. The Code of Conduct for Palaeontological Association Members applies to all Palaeontological Association members carrying out their professional activities, including students and retired members. The Code of Conduct for Palaeontological Association Meetings aplies to all our meetings. Both codes of conduct link to forms through which violations of either code can be reported.