Human Resources Strategy For Researchers (HRS4R)
In 2020, the University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague acknowledged the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers.
The Charter and the Code oblige research institutions to create friendly working conditions, support professional development and apply transparent recruitment and selection procedures. It is intended for researchers and employers.
On 4 January 2023, UCT received the "HR Excellence in Research Award" from the European Commission, and the two-year implementation phase is currently underway.
Benefits of the implementation of HRS4R for UCT as a research organization and researchers
- The university demonstrates its compatibility with standards for research organizations in Europe and is more attractive and transparent as a member of consortia in international projects
- Harmonization of internal regulations and HR work with the principles defined in the Charter and Code
- Better international visibility thanks to the "HR Excellence" logo
- Ensuring transparent recruitment, selection and evaluation of researchers
- Creating conditions for a more attractive career in research
- Better access to funds for research from European and Czech programmes supporting R&D, especially a better starting position in HORIZON EUROPE ( (including specific programs ERC, MSCA), TAČR, GAČR etc.
Schedule
- A letter in which UCT pledged to implement HRS4R: 13 July 2020/annex
- Submission of application to the European Commission /GAP analysis, Action Plan, OTM-R strategy/ - May 2021
- Submission of revised application to EC - September 2022
- 1st implementation phase January 2023-January 2025
- Iterim assesment - January 2025
Main outcomes:
- Gap analysis
- Open, Transparent and Merit-Based Recruitment (OTM-R) checklist
- Action Plan
- Evaluation of the survey on the GEP and HR Award
HR Award process
Source: EURAXESS
HRS4R Team
Steering Committee
- prof. Dr. RNDr. Pavel Matějka, Rector
- prof. Dr. Ing. Dalibor Vojtěch, Vice-Rector for Research and Development
- prof. Dr. Ing. Michaela Rumlová., Vice-Rector for External Relations and Communication
- prof. Ing. Milan Pospíšil, CSc., Vice-Rector for Strategies and Development
- Ing. Ivana Chválná, Registrar
- Ing. Miroslav Hala, Scientific Staff Representative,R1
- Ing. Lucie Pokorná, Ph.D., Scientific Staff Representative,R2
- doc. Ing. Petra Lovecká, Ph.D., Scientific Staff Representative,R3
Working Group
Supervisor:
- prof. Dr. Ing. Dalibor Vojtěch, Vice-Rector for Research and Development
Coordinator:
- PhDr. Alena Tříšková, Department of Research and Technology Transfer
- Ing. Anna Mittnerová, Department of Research and Technology Transfer
Thematic subgroups
Ethical and Professional Aspects
- doc. Ing. Ondřej Jankovský, Ph.D., /FCT/
- doc. Ing. Jitka Čejková, Ph.D.,/FCE/
- doc. Ing. Aleš Rajchl, PhD.,/FFBT/
- Ing. Kateřina Kovaříčková, /Rector’s Office, Department of Research and Technology Transfer/
- Jan Machálek, M.A. /Rector’s Office, Department for Strategies and Development/
- Ing. Eva Hnátková, Ph.D., /Rector’s Office, CIS/
Recruitment and Selection
- prof. Ing. Karel Friess, Ph.D.,/FCE/
- doc. Ing. Ondřej Uhlík, PhD.,/FFBT/
- Ing. Mariana Hanková , /FFBT/
- Ing. Jolana Lukešová, /Rector’s Office, Personnel Department/
Working Conditions and Social Security
- Ing. Marek Šír, Ph.D., /FET/
- doc. Dr. Ing. Helena Parschová, /FET/
- Ing. Václav Šefl, Ph.D., /VTP Kralupy/
- Ing. Darya Rudomilova, /VTP Kralupy/
- Ing. Anna Konecká /Rector’s Office, Project Center/
- Bc. Filip Faltejsek, /Rector’s Office, International Dep./
- Mgr. Jan Kříž, /Rector’s Office, Dep. of Communication/
- Ing. Marel Staf, Ph.D., /Trade union/
Training and Development
- Ing. Petr Kovář /FCE/
- Ing. Marie Fenclová Ph.D., /FFBT/
- Ing. Kamila Sirotná, /FET/
- doc. Ing. Alena Michalcová, Ph.D.,/FCT/
- Ing. Drahomír Čadek, Ph.D.,/FCT/
- doc. Ing. Darina Dvořáková, Ph.D. /FFBT/
Contact
Alena Tříšková
coordinator for HR Award at UCT
E-mail: triskova@vscht.cz