Research conditions

To improve our researchers' working conditions

Linköping University aims to be an internationally attractive employer, and we work actively towards creating a stimulating work environment and good conditions for our researchers.

We value fair and transparent recruitment as well as positive professional development for researchers. The further development of working conditions for researchers is a long-term commitment in line with the University's goal of being an attractive employer.

The way forward

In line with the above, LiU is currently in the process of applying for the EU's HR Excellence in Research Award. Receiving the HR Excellence in Research Award shows that the University complies with the EU Charter & Code; for example, that we meet specific requirements as an employer and work systematically to improve our researchers' working conditions.

Higher education institutions that apply for the HR Excellence in Research Awards has agreed to implement the Charter and follow a process called Human Resources Strategy for Researchers, HRS4R. HRS4R ensures that the university lives up to the principles and works continuously to improve researchers’ working conditions and attractive career opportunities.

What is HRS4R?

The background for the introduction of the award was an ambition to establish a strong European area for research activities and to support, structure and strengthen research in Europe. The European Charter for Researchers consists of general principles and requirements concerning the role, responsibilities and rights of researchers, their employers, and funders. The guidelines for the recruitment of researchers consist of general principles and requirements that should be followed by employers and financiers when researchers are appointed or recruited.

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HR Excellence in Research

The HR Excellence in Research award is granted to research performing organisations that are progressing in the implementation of the principles of the European Charter for Researchers in their policies and practices.

HRS4R in Sweden

Information about HRS4R in Sweden, aimed for research institutions who will start or have started the implementation of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers.

Work at LiU

We have the power of over 4 000 co-workers who contribute with actions, large and small, to LiU meeting the challenges of the day. Welcome to apply for att job at Linköping University.