HR Excellence in Research
At Karlstad University, we work actively towards creating a stimulating work environment and good conditions for our researchers. We strive towards fair and transparent recruitment as well as favourable professional development for researchers. The further development of favourable conditions for researchers is a long-term commitment in line with the University's goal of increased internationalisation, as well as of being an attractive employer.
Our work are based on researchers, management and administrative staff identifying areas in need of development. These identified needs result in development activities, which then become practise within our organisation. The work is assisted by the tool HR Exellence in Research process, which contains templates and mandatory procedures. Karlstad University has received the HR Excellence in Research Award by the European Commission. We received this award because of our ongoing systematic work of improving the conditions for researchers.
We are implementing the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers, also called the Charter and Code. These are issued by the European Commission and contains recommendations and guidelines for good practise in the recruitment and employment of all researchers, regardless of career level.
In 2025, the University has submit an application for the renewal of the award. In the context of the application and audit, the European Commission will carry out a site visit in 2026.
WORKING GROUP
A working group that coordinates the implementation of the Charter & Code has been appointed:
- Helena Strandberg, Project Leader and HR Strategist, HR Office
- Eamonn McCallion, Research Advisor, Grants and Innovation Office
- Magnus Lestelius, Professor, Department of Engineering and Chemical Sciences
- Christina Olin-Scheller, Professor of Educational Work, Head of Subject and Acting Professor of Comparative Literature, Department of Educational Studies
- Phil Aupke, PhD candidate in Computer Science, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
- Leonardo Horn Iwaya, Associate Senior lecturer, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Related documents
In order to ensure an open, transparent and merit-based culture in all our activities at Karlstad University, we have a number of policy documents listed in the right column.