HRS4R Survey

1. 1. What is your gender?

2. 2. What is your age category?

3. 3. What is the last form of education/studies you graduated?

4. 4. For how many years do you work at the present working place?

5. 5. Which domain correspond to your activity?

6. 6. What scientific title do you held in present?

7. 7. Your current job position involves?

8. 8. I have encountered any form of discrimination in carrying out my activity in INCEMC

1. 9. I know very well INCEMC policy and procedures related to good practice in research, including aspects related to research ethics and academic integrity.

2. 10. I know very well INCEMC strategic decisions, mission, and vision, as well as institute’s development strategies.

3. 11. I know very well contractual and legal obligations related to my working position as well as INCEMC internal regulations and rules.

4. 12. I am fully familiar with the evaluation system at my workplace.

5. 13. The recruitment strategy in INCEMC is open, transparent and merit based.

6. 14. Vacant research positions are adequately communicated.

7. 15. The recruitment and selection process in INCEMC is efficient.

8. 16. The selection procedures are simple and easy to understand for the candidates.

9. 17. The selection announcements contain complete and detailed information about the position: the selection criteria, the number of available positions, responsibilities/duties, rights.

10. 18. I am familiar with safe working practices, occupational security and health rules, as well as the rules governing data protection and confidentiality.

11. 19. Gender equality and equal opportunities are actively supported in INCEMC.

12. 20. Autonomy in professional activity is encouraged and supported at all career levels.

13. 21. The evaluation process of researchers is carried out regularly and transparently.

14. 22. The recruitment/selection commissions bring together experts with different skills and experience, and there is an appropriate balance between women and men.

15. 23. Candidates are informed before the selection process about the recruitment process and selection criteria, the number of available positions and career development prospect.

16. 24. Performance evaluation in the recruitment and selection process includes aspects such as: academic and professional qualification, number and quality of scientific publications, research performance, ability to manage research projects and coordinate research teams.

17. 25. The selection committee evaluates, in addition to the scientific production, the general experience of the candidates, taking into account international mobility.

18. 26. The selection committee evaluates, in addition to the scientific production, the general experience of the candidates, taking into account the creativity of the candidates.

19. 27. The selection committee evaluates, in addition to the scientific production, the general experience of the candidates, taking into account the ability to work autonomously.

20. 28. The selection committee evaluates, in addition to the scientific production, the general experience of the candidates, taking into account the ability to work in a team.

21. 29. Researchers, staff and technical and administrative staff who work in research in INCEMC know and benefit from social rights (e.g., sick leave, maternity/paternity leave), in accordance with the legislative provisions in force.

22. 30. The administrative staff of the INCEMC provides complete information on the social rights of the employed staff whenever needed.

23. 31. INCEMC offers adequate professional training for research activities.

24. 32. INCEMC actively promotes and supports mobility internships held at institutions abroad.

25. 33. INCEMC applies clear methodologies and procedures regarding advancement in the research career, as well as in the technical-administrative one involved in research activities/projects.

26. 34. The working conditions (eg. sabbatical year, flexibility in organizing the work schedule) are the same at all career levels, regardless of the type of contract.

27. 35. INCEMC ensures adequate working conditions for researchers.

28. 36. The managers responsible for the research activity ensure an effective working environment for the improvement and development of the researchers activities specific to continuous professional training.

29. 37. INCEMC offers researchers, and technical-administrative staff involved in research activities/projects, the necessary infrastructure to carry out research activity regardless of their career level.

30. 38. Researchers and technical-administrative staff involved in activities/research projects within the INCEMC are adequately informed about funding opportunities.

31. 39. There is a strong mentorship activity in INCEMC.

32. 40. I am fully familiar with the procedures of the Research Ethics Commission.

33. 41. The Research Ethics Commission effectively solves the requests of researchers and technical staff.

34. 42. I have an individualized professional development plan established together with the direct manager.

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