Transparent recruitment and career development practices support research excellence.
We conduct recruitment, assessment and promotion processes in accordance with the principles of transparency, equal treatment and the European Charter for Researchers.
Each initiative described below has been assigned to the relevant area of the European Charter for Researchers. For initiatives implemented before the revision of the Charter in 2023–2024, we indicate their correspondence to the principles contained in the previous version of the document. In this way, we demonstrate the continuity of our implementation of the HR Excellence in Research standards.
Transparent Recruitment Standards
We continue to develop recruitment processes in line with the principles of OTM-R (Open, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment), promoting transparent, equal and merit-based recruitment practices.
This approach is reflected in the standards we are developing for defining selection criteria and improving candidate assessment processes.
The transparency of recruitment is further strengthened through public recruitment communication, including clear information on recruitment stages, employment conditions and career development opportunities.
Reference to the European Charter for Researchers: Recruitment; Selection
Previous version of the Charter: Recruitment; Transparency
Transparent Principles for Recognising Achievement and Career Progression
We undertake initiatives aimed at establishing coherent principles for the assessment of research, teaching and organisational achievements, while increasing the transparency of academic promotion pathways.
Solutions developed by the UL Staff Committee help to standardise the principles governing the Rector's awards and support the analysis and alignment of academic career development processes across the University.
An important element of these activities is the analysis of promotion waiting times in individual organisational units, including consideration of equal opportunities perspectives. The findings support the design of solutions that respond to the actual needs of the organisation and strengthen the transparency of HR policies.
These measures increase the predictability of career development, support equal access to reward systems and promote transparent standards for the assessment of academic achievements.
Reference to the European Charter for Researchers: Researchers’ Assessment; Career Progression; Gender Equality
Previous version of the Charter: Recognition of the profession; Career Development; Gender Balance
Systematic Support for Early-Career Researchers
We continue to develop solutions supporting researchers at the beginning of their academic careers. An important component of this system is the work of the doctoral schools and the Young Scientist Development Council, a body that supports the academic development of early-career academic staff, initiates activities supporting career development and promotes good research practice.
The system is complemented by programmes and initiatives supporting the development of research competencies, scientific independence and long-term career planning.
These activities are also supported by the Rector’s Representative for Doctoral Schools and by initiatives developed in the areas of research mobility and international cooperation.
Together, these measures create conditions conducive to long-term academic career development and strengthen the participation of early-career researchers in the international research environment.
Reference to the European Charter for Researchers: Career Progression; Supervision and Mentoring;
Previous version of the Charter: Career Development; Continuing Professional Development; Relation with supervisors
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A Coherent Staff Assessment System
We are working towards aligning staff assessment principles across the entire University.
The staff assessment model being developed for 2027–2030 is intended to provide consistent requirements together with transparent and clearly communicated criteria. The process is supported by the Science Committees, which monitor research achievements and provide opinions on solutions relating to the assessment of research performance.
Organisational support is provided by the Evaluation and Discipline Development Centre, which is responsible, among other things, for the periodic assessment of academic staff, the evaluation of research quality and administrative support for the Science Committees.
We develop these solutions in accordance with the principles set out in the ULStatute, which emphasise transparency of procedures, advance communication of assessment criteria, and the maintenance of academic integrity and impartiality. In this way, we increase the predictability of career pathways and create a more coherent assessment system.
Reference to the European Charter for Researchers: Researchers’ Assessment
Previous version of the Charter: Evaluation/Appraisal Systems; Career Development
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