HR Excellence in Research
Since 2013, IIMCB has held the HR Excellence in Research Award. This prestigious distinction confirms that the Institute is an attractive place to work and pursue a scientific career. It also demonstrates our commitment to fair and transparent recruitment procedures as well as high standards in team management.
Gender equality
In 2021, we introduced the Gender Equality Plan for 2022–2025.. Our objectives include:
- Raising awareness of the importance of equality and fostering positive attitudes toward diversity in work and education.
- Supporting women’s career development.
- Ensuring equal opportunities in recruitment processes.
- Facilitating the reconciliation of professional and family life.
- Maintaining gender balance in committees, councils, and other bodies.
The equality plan incorporates the principles set out in the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers – one of the key European policy documents aimed at enhancing the attractiveness of working conditions and career development for researchers in Europe.
The implementation of the plan is overseen by a dedicated working group.
Recruitment
We organize open, transparent, and merit-based calls —this is one of the fundamental principles of the Institute’s operations.
- Job advertisements are published in English.
- Our job offers can be found on the IIMCB website, EURAXESS, and other international platforms.
- We inform candidates about the status of their applications.
- At every stage of the recruitment process, we involve a recruitment committee.
- We recruit regardless of age, gender, culture, race, or disability.
- We value people for their scientific excellence, creativity, mobility, potential for further development, and independence.
Working Group
HR Excellence in Research Working Group is involved in implementing activities at IIMCB. It is supported by the Directors of IIMCB.
I am very proud that together with a group of researchers from the IIMCB and with the support of experts from the administration, we are working in the HR Excellence in Research Working Group. We meet regularly and develop solutions to improve the IIMCB’s attractiveness as an employer for researchers from every part of the world by offering them a favorable working environment, supporting them in their career development, enhancing the quality of research and innovation, and supporting international mobility in accordance with the European recommendations in HRS4R
Agnieszka Faliszewska, Leader of the HR Excellence in Research Working Group at the IIMCB
EURAXESS
Euraxess is a comprehensive source of information for researchers and innovators who wish to develop their careers and personal growth through international mobility. The portal provides free, tailored support for researchers, entrepreneurs, and institutions engaged in scientific activities. It offers, among other things, job opportunities, funding options, career development advice, free tools, and many other useful resources. More information can be found here: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/
See documents
Charter & Code for Researchers
New recommendations to the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for Recruitment
IIMCB HR Strategy for Researchers: Action Plan for the period 2013 – 2015
IIMCB Report on Action Plan 2013 – 2015 and New Action Plan 2016 – 2018
IIMCB Interim self-assessment 2018 and New Action Plan 2019 – 2021
IIMCB Report on Action Plan 2019 – 2021 and New Action Plan 2022 – 2024
IIMCB Report on Action Plan 2022 – 2024 and New Action Plan 2025 – 2027
Decyzja 4.2025 o powołaniu Grupy Roboczej ds. HR Excellence in Research
IIMCB OTM-R checklist updated in January 2025
IIMCB Recruitment Rules (OTM-R)
Recruitment Policy of Warsaw PhD School of Natural and BioMedical Sciences [Warsaw-4-PhD]
