The Biology Centre of the Czech Academy of Sciences has committed to respecting the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers and holds the prestigious HR Excellence in Research Award (HR Award). In the recruitment of research, development and scientific staff, as well as in filling selected key non-research positions, the Biology Centre follows the principles of Open, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment (OTM-R), ensuring a unified approach to selection procedures across all scientific institutes of the Biology Centre.

The fundamental principles of OTM-R are openness, transparency and non-discrimination. Candidate requirements vary depending on the nature of the position and are always specified in the relevant job advertisement. Job vacancies are published on these websites and on other specialised portals. Selection procedures for positions covered by OTM-R at the Biology Centre consist of two rounds (1st round: applications and subsequent selection of suitable candidates for the 2nd round; 2nd round: interviews). For each selection procedure, a selection committee of at least three members is established, includes a representative of the HR Department and is gender-balanced. All candidates are informed of the outcome of the selection procedure, and every selection procedure complies with the applicable EU regulations on personal data protection.

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