Université de Lorraine endorses the European Charter for Researchers
Since December 2015, Université de Lorraine has upheld the European Charter for Researchers and Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers through the “Human Resources Strategy for Researchers” (HRS4R) (in English from page 36). Adopted by the European Commission on 11 March 2005, this charter is a set of 40 general principles which specifies the roles, responsibilities and entitlements of researchers as well as of their employers, along with the principles likely to improve the working and recruitment conditions of researchers.
Université de lorraine’s commitments
The European “HR excellence” award recognises institutions that align with and implement the HRS4R principles. For researchers, it guarantees:
- a favourable working environment for conducting research,
- mobility grants,
- career advancement,
- the application of principles bearing on non-discrimination, ethics and so on.
It also calls for action on raising the profile, clarity and appeal of research at global level and in terms of rolling out assistance in securing European recognition and funding, such as through Horizon Europe or the European Research Council (ERC) programme, etc.
An effective “Human Resources” policy
The “HR excellence” award has prompted the University to conduct an open, transparent and merit-based recruitment (OTM-R) policy where researchers are concerned. In practice, this entails an action plan grounded in our core values: universality, creativity, reflexivity, solidarity and responsibility.
THE KEY STAGES IN THE CRAFTING OF THE “human resources” policy
Université de Lorraine’s HR policy fully resonates with the principles behind the European Research Area. This European award guarantees attractive working and recruitment conditions for researchers. It conforms to the highest European and international standards.
> 2017
Award
(European charter and code)
> 2019
Internal review assessment
Publication of our OTM-R policy
> 2022
Award renewal
Integration of CoARA commitments in our OTM-R politcy
6 DEVELOPMENT STRANDS FOR AN AMBITIOUS “HUMAN resources” policy
StatuS OF PHD and post-doctoraL STUDENTs
- Production of a doctoral student welcome guide
- Creation of a Post-doctoral status
Recruitment and career of researchers
- Harmonization of career evaluation with UL’s commitment to CoARA
- Integration of CoARA commitments in our OTM-R Policy
Quality of life at work
- Adoption of the second Gender Equality Action Plan (2024-2027)
- Diversifying the cultural and sporting offer (JACES, SAPS Award, SUAPS)
international mobility
- Continuation of Widen Horizons, Welcome @Lorraine et DREAM programs from Lorraine University of Excellence I-SITE
- Development of a “international welcome” network of correspondents in research units
SUPPORT FOR RESEARCHERS IN PROJECT BUILDING AND RESEARCH PROMOTION
- Harmonization of research project evaluation with UL’s commitment to CoARA
- Support and assistance in European project building (REIL Project)
ethics, integrity & professional values
- Creation of an ethics committee
- Lorraine barometer for open science
key figures
193
researchers supported through the welcome@lorraine programme
201
mobility opportunities taken (for 157 months of mobility)
with the DREAM programme
71.8%
open access publication rate
(66.8% Average rate in France)
56
Julien Vasseur est responsable d’une équipe de 30 personnes en charge des travaux neufs du domaine électrique ainsi que les essais avant mise en service.
Noureddine Takorabet, Professeur des universités, enseigne à l’ENSEM. Il est, depuis 2018, directeur du GREEN, laboratoire de recherche de l’Université de Lorraine.