Recruitment and work

Recruitment

The recruitment of researchers shall comply with the provisions of the OTM-R Policy, or the Policy of Open, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment, which includes:

  • equal access to job opportunities
  • transparent assessment criteria
  • non-discrimination (against gender, age, origin etc.)
  • recognition of scientific achievements and multidimensional career paths 

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Work and employment conditions

Research institutions shall ensure stable, attractive and safe working conditions, including:  

  • access to resources and infrastructure
  • work-life balance
  • transparency of working conditions
  • adequate remuneration and benefits

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Career development

The development of researchers' competencies is supported at every stage of their professional career through specific measures, such as:

  • individual mentoring and substantive support
  • training courses and international mobility programmes
  • independent research projects
  • recognition of various forms of achievements (apart from publications) 

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Ethics and professional responsibility

Researchers shall conduct research in line with ethical, integrity and social responsibility principles, including:

  • compliance with ethical and legal standards
  • integrity in conducting research
  • responsibility for social, environmental and cultural impact of research
  • respect for intellectual property and data 

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