Guideline 3
Organisational responsibility of heads of research institutions
The heads of HEIs and non-HEI research institutions create the basic framework for research. They are responsible for ensuring adherence to and the promotion of good practice, and for appropriate career support for all researchers. The heads of research institutions guarantee the necessary conditions to enable researchers to comply with legal and ethical standards. The basic framework includes clear written policies and procedures for staff selection and development as well as for the support of early career researchers and equal opportunities.
Explanation
The head of each HEI and non-HEI research institution is responsible for ensuring that an appropriate organisational structure is in place at the in- stitution. He or she makes certain that the tasks of leadership, supervision, quality assurance and conflict management are clearly allocated in accordance with the size of individual research work units and suitably communicated to members and employees.
With regard to staff selection and development, due consideration is given to gender equality and diversity. The relevant processes are transparent and avoid implicit bias as much as possible. Suitable supervisory structures and policies are established for early career researchers. Honest career advice, training opportunities and mentoring are offered to researchers and research support staff.
Comments
- Career development
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Diversity, flexibility and permeability
Diversity, flexibility and permeability as well as mobility and internationality are beneficial to academic research and are therefore supported.
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Diversity in the research system
Excellent science needs a diversity of perspectives and experiences.
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Enhancing reproducible research practices
The reproducibility or replicability of results is a fundamental quality criterion in many areas of research.
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Mitigating Bias in Scientific Evaluation and Decision-Making Processes
Judgements and discussions (including one’s own) should be critically examined for potential bias.
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Personnel development concepts and support for different career paths
Karriereunterstützung nach Neigung und Talent wird gewährleistet.
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The aspect of increasing independence in early academic career phases
Researchers enjoy a balance of support and autonomy appropriate to their career level.
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Equality of opportunity legislation in the German federal states
The German federal states each have their own equal opportunity laws. These include regulations regarding the application process as well as personnel selection itself.
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Further links on organisational responsibility in the management of scientific institutions
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Organisational responsibility in the management of scientific institutions in the life sciences
As a rule, life science issues can only be addressed in teams with differentiated responsibilities.
Career development support measures are provided for researchers as appropriate.