HR Award at UCT

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.

New European Charter for Researchers

On 18 December 2023, the Council of the EU adopted the "Recommendation on a European framework to attract and retain research, innovation and entrepreneurial talents in Europe". It includes a revised European Charter for Researchers /Annex II/ The new version of the Charter is designed in a simplified form to facilitate its implementation and to be used beyond the academic sector.

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
• Implementation of the Action Plan

HR Award process

Source: EURAXESS

HRS4R Team

Steering Committee

• prof. Ing. Milan Pospíšil, CSc., Rector
• prof. Ing. Pavel Novák, Ph.D., Vice-Rector for Research and Development
• prof. Dr. RNDr. Pavel Matějka, Vice-Rector for External Relations and Communication
• Ing. Ivana Chválná, Bursar
• 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. Ing. Pavel Novák, Ph.D.  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

Members of the working group

• prof. 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/
• prof. Ing. Karel Friess, Ph.D.,/FCE/
• prof. Ing. Ondřej Uhlík, PhD.,/FFBT/
• Ing. Mariana Hanková , /FFBT/
• Ing. Jolana Lukešová, /Rector’s Office, Personnel Department/
• 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/
• Ing. Petr Kovář /FCE/
• doc. Ing. Darina Dvořáková, 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/
• Ing. Marek Staf, Ph.D.,/FET/
• Ing. Eliška Brůhová, /Rector’s Office, Personnel Department/
• Ing. Martin Dobšík, Rector’s Office,Finance Department/
• Mgr. Anna Junková, /Rector’s Office, Finance Department/ 

Contact

Ph.Dr. Alena Tříšková

coordinator for HR Award at UCT Prague
E-mail: triskova@vscht.cz

LINKS

• Charter and Code
• HR Excellence in Research
• New Charter for Researchers (Annex 2 to the Council Recommendation C/2023/1640)