Use this sample and step by step explanation for setting meaningful and inspiring employee performance goals for a biophysical systems and signals scientist.

A Biophysical Systems and Signals Scientist is accountable for designing and conducting simulations with an existing large-scale computational model of interconnected biophysical systems.

The essential functions of this position includes analyzing simulations to define an efficient mapping between the neural function and activity, comparing computational findings with the recordings, computational modelling of neurons and networks, maintaining clear and accurate communication with supervisor, team members and external collaborators who are part of the project, preparing regular written and oral reports, integration with ongoing experimental efforts, integrating data, analysis and visualization, publishing and presenting findings in reviewed and scientific journals, reporting the results and reports to the management in right timing.

Employee Performance Goals Sample

Employee's Name: Title:
Review Period: __/__/__ to __/__/__ Employee SSN:
Work Location: Supervisor's Name:

Instructions

  1. Setting Goals: List specific goals in the space provided below each competency under "Performance Goals". Assign an appropriate timeline for each goal as well as numeric or financial terms to measure the goal.
  2. Employee Comments: The employee must comment next to each goal under "Employee Comments" with "Okay" for goals which he/she feels comfortable working with, and "Needs Clarification" for goals which he/she believes need to be discussed further. An employee who is comfortable with all the goals can sign the goals at this stage.
  3. Summary: Give a summary of the total time estimated for the employee to have achieved the goals. State action plans and specific milestones to track the goals. Any additional comments agreed between the employee and the supervisor should be noted here.
  4. Human Resources Review: Human resources personnel must confirm that the goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. He/she must then sign the goals in the "Human Resource" section provided under "Signatures".
  5. Signatures: When discussion of the goals has been completed and consensus has been reached, sign the goals and let the employee sign too. Send the final copy to the human resources for inclusion in the employee's professional records.

Performance Goals for Next Period

Performance Goals

Employee Comments

TROUBLESHOOTING:

Seek for necessary help anytime I am faced with any troubleshooting problem.

Develop critical thinking capabilities and skills to solve problems faster and in a unique way.

[employee comments goal]
ETHICAL BEHAVIOR:

Do not hold back pertinent data that the company requires

Do a thorough analysis of facts before delivering a final result on each project

[employee comments goal]
ORIENTATION TO WORK:

Manage time wisely to get much accomplished within a short time

Communicate clearly in both written and spoken format to leave no room for guesswork

[employee comments goal]
SELF AWARENESS:

Use personal tests in order to understand own behaviors, characteristics and decision-making and become more self-aware

Reflect on regular basis in order to find out areas that have improved and those that are pulling one down

[employee comments goal]
FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS:

Organize the key information into checklists and check tasks off once they are accomplished in order to avoid mixing them up

Take time to understand the steps and their purpose and run through the process mentally before handling it physically

[employee comments goal]
PERSISTENCE:

Develop inner energy and intensity in order to keep one strong and motivated during tough times

Learn to go against one's emotions and obstacles instead of waiting for them to change or move away

[employee comments goal]
GOAL AND OBJECTIVE SETTING:

Ask team members to identify goals that are directly related to their jobs and develop action plans to help them attain those goals

Set consistent goals for team members with the same responsibilities and refrain from framing goals as a competition among team members

[employee comments goal]
BUSINESS ETHICS:

Show willingness to obtain further training focused on the importance of equity and fairness

Coach others on the role and importance of honesty, fairness, and integrity

[employee comments goal]
BUSINESS ETIQUETTE:

Put more effort in calling back promptly, replying to all messages, and sending a thank-you note to everyone

Improve on the dressing code and be neat at all times

[employee comments goal]
TECHNOLOGY SAVVY:

Encourage others to embrace the embrace the power of computers to process tasks more efficiently and accurately

Embrace computers to execute repetitive, multiple, and complex tasks efficiently

[employee comments goal]

Summary

Sections 1-2: To be completed by the supervisor

Section 3: To be completed by the employee

1. Goals completed since last performance feedback

2. Goals for next period

3. Employee comments

Signatures

I acknowledge that I discussed this performance feedback with my supervisor. My signature does not mean that I agree or disagree with this appraisal.
Employee: Date:
Supervisor: Date:
Human Resources: Date:

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