HRS4R ZUT

EUROPEAN HUMAN RESOURCES STRATEGY FOR RESEARCHERS (HRS4R) AT WPUT

At the West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin (WPUT), we are committed to the responsible, transparent development of researchers, in line with standards applicable across Europe.

The implementation of the Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R) is not just a distinction for us, but above all a long-term process through which we constantly improve working conditions, research quality, and support for the development of scientific careers.

HRS4R is a European process that defines the standards for a friendly and fair working environment for researchers. It is based on the European Charter for Researchers and the Fourfold Career Framework (4CF), updated in 2023.

These documents emphasize the importance of:

·         Responsible conduct of research,

·         Transparent recruitment (OTM-R),

·         Support at every career stage,

·         Work-life balance,

·         Ethics and Open Science.

Since 2016, we have been consistently implementing the subsequent stages of the strategy: we cooperate with employees, analyze needs, implement improvements, and prepare for subsequent evaluations by the European Commission. Meeting the HRS4R standards allows institutions to obtain the HR Excellence in Research award, and WPUT incorporates these guidelines into its updated Action Plan to best respond to the changing requirements of European science policy.

HRS4R AT WPUT STEP BY STEP

WHAT DO WE GAIN THROUGH HR EXCELLENCE?

The HR Excellence in Research award confirms that WPUT applies transparent recruitment principles, provides stable and supportive working conditions, clear career development paths, and builds a culture of responsibility and research ethics.

For researchers this means among other things:

·         Better grant support,

·         Access to training and development opportunities,

·         Transparent recruitment procedures,

·         Favorable conditions for conducting research.

Our activities include: supporting national and international grants, developing OTM-R (Open, Transparent, Merit-based Recruitment) procedures, training in Open Science and project management, international mobility, and developing the competencies of young researchers.

More information about the initiative is available on the EURAXESS website.

 

CONTACT:

Joanna Niemcewicz

phone.: 91 449 58 85

e-mail: Joanna.Niemcewicz@zut.edu.pl

 

HRS4R implementation documents

  1. HRS4R of West Pomeranian University of Technology 2022 (format:  pdf, rozmiar:  1.44 MB)
  2. Action Plan HR Excellence in Research 2023 (format:  pdf, rozmiar:  210 kB)
  3. Action Plan HR Excellence in Research_2022 (format:  pdf, rozmiar:  196 kB)
  4. HR Excellence in Research survey results_2021 (format:  pdf, rozmiar:  203 kB)
  5. Comparison of the surveys HR Excellence in Research 2018 vs 2021 (format:  pdf, rozmiar:  1.38 MB)

Recruitment documents:

  1. Strategy for Human Resources Management at the West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin for the years 2023 - 2026
  2. Procedure for Hiring and Professional Development of ZUT in accordance with OTM-R policy
  3. Recruitment form (academic teacher)
  4. Recruitment form (non-academic teacher)
  5. Candidate preliminary evaluation on the grounds of an interview form
  6. Researchers’ position – announcement template
  7. Non-academic position – announcement template
  8. OTM-R checklist of ZUT (format:  pdf, rozmiar:  634 kB)
  9. Monitoring of  recruitment process 2022 (format:  pdf, rozmiar:  128 kB)
  10. Monitoring of recruitment process 2023 (format:  pdf, rozmiar:  163 kB)
  11. Monitoring of recruitment process 2024 (format:  pdf, rozmiar:  165 kB)

Relevant documents:

  1. Statute of West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin
  2. Gender Equality Plan for the West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin
  3. Open Access Policy for West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin
  4. Code of Ethics of a University Teacher of the West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin

 

Archive:

  1. Updated action plan for 2019-2021 prepared on the basis of evaluation of activities and assessment of progress in implementing the principles of the Charter and the Code (format:  pdf, rozmiar:  863 kB)
  2. Human Resources Strategy of The West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin in the context of implementation of the Europan Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (format:  pdf, rozmiar:  569 kB)
  3. The details survey poll results of ZUT for Interim Assessment, 2018 (format:  pdf, rozmiar:  96 kB)
  4. West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin – Declaration of Commitment for the European Charter for Researchers (format:  pdf, rozmiar:  503 kB)
  5. Monitoring of recruitment process_2021 (format:  pdf, rozmiar:  143 kB)