People
The Institute for Nanomaterials, Advanced Technologies and Innovations (CXI) is a specific part of the Technical University of Liberec (TUL) – it is the only research institute of TUL that builds its personnel policy on the following pillars:
Competent work teams and qualified staff
Our employees participate in about 80 national or international projects per year, and work very closely with industrial partners and other research organizations. CXI carries out a number of contract research or innovation voucher contracts each year. Of course, we support the upgrading or deepening of the qualifications of our staff.
Ensuring ideal conditions for the implementation of R&D&I activities
Research, development and innovation activities at CXI are carried out in a newly built building from 2012. The individual departments have modern equipment and instruments. We emphasize open communication and encourage collaboration across CXI and the whole TUL. We are a different kind of „academic environment“. Flexible working hours, part-time hours for parents, working from home, and joint formal and informal events are commonplace for us. In addition, TUL has a range of benefits.
Quality management and leadership mechanisms
We emphasize transparency, support for career and personal development, fair evaluation and remuneration of our employees. An annual employee satisfaction survey is an important tool to determine employee satisfaction and, most importantly, employee feedback. Group discussions are a common practice at CXI, communication is one of the basic tools for successful management of employees.
Orientation to international projects and international cooperation
CXI encourages the submission and implementation of international projects, as well as collaboration with international staff. Their experience, insight and approach can have a very positive impact on the research team or increase the quality of R&D&I outputs. The share of foreign staff at CXI is about 20%. TUL is the regional contact point of the EURAXESS network, which assists foreign workers in their adaptation. More information here.
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ERASMUS+
As part of the European Union’s Erasmus+ training program, CXI employees can take part in internships, workshops, training, shadowing or a vocational/language course.
The minimum duration of the placement is 2 days, the maximum according to Erasmus+ rules is 60 days, but TUL rules limit funding to 14 days including a maximum of 2 days for travel. There is also a new possibility to use a combined form of mobility, or a combination of physical and virtual mobility. No financial contribution can be claimed for virtual mobility.
Each year, during December or January, staff members are contacted by e-mail about the announcement of the current call for the program and to submit documents. You can also contact the Erasmus+ coordinator during the year for opportunities and further information.
Applicants will submit their Erasmus+ application to the CXI Coordinator:
- application form,
- a motivation letter, which must include a justification of the link to the
The priorities for staff selection are as follows:
- employee with limited opportunities (i.e. with physical, mental or health disabilities)
- employee who has not yet participated in a trip within the Erasmus+ program
- druation of mobility (higher priority for shorter mobilities)
- number of participants going on the same trip (participation of 2 or more participants on the same trip must be properly justified)
- participation in an activity related to TUL’s membership in the RUN-EU alliance
- trip to training, workshop, shadowing, BIP, trips to language courses (have the lowest priority and can last only 1 week)
- other priorities set by CXI with regard to building and strengthening the internationalization
Accommodation and travel expenses will be charged by a travel order created and approved in the VEMA portal according to actual costs and supported by proper documentation. The relevant employee will be reimbursed from the Erasmus+ program source up to a maximum amount calculated according to the lump sums and converted at the travel order exchange rate. Costs that the employee declares in the travel order and exceeds the maximum lump sum, or declares ineligible expenses related to the implementation of the Erasmus+ program, these expenses will be reimbursed from the departing employee’s department.
Erasmus+ program and the benefits of mobility for TUL.Erasmus+ mobility is only open to staff members who have an employment contract
It is also possible to organize the visit of a foreign expert within the Erasmus+ program.
Employee Development
increasing or deepening qualifications is the basis for success and competitiveness. CxI considers this area one of its top priorities. Staff development should be a lifelong process that contributes not only to the success of CxI, but especially to the satisfaction and motivation of the worker himself.
Staff development opportunities at CXI or TUL are very broad – we support:
- Participation in trainings, seminars, workshops, webinars and lectures focused on professional or softskill activities, which are implemented at TUL, other institutions in the Czech Republic or abroad.
- Participation in conferences or trade fairs held at TUL, in the Czech Republic or abroad.
- Short, medium or long-term internships/mobility in research or industrial institutions or hiring an expert from abroad. The standard support for the implementation of internships is the Erasmus+ program.Standardní podporou pro realizaci stáží je program Erasmus+.
- Deepening knowledge of a foreign language or acquiring a completely new foreign language.
- Language courses are regularly available at TUL through the Internal Language School.
The following services are also an important support for CXI staff:
- assistance with contract preparation and business negotiations – contact the Department of Industry
- assistance with intellectual property protection – contact the Department of Industry
- assistance with project preparation – contact the Department of Grant Support
- the possibility of translating entire documents (DOC, PDF) – please get in touch with P. Halířová, who will arrange the translation for you using DeepL
- the possibility of language proofreading by a native speaker – contact our colleagues from the Grant Support Department, who will provide you with more information
- preparation of publications
- planning and implementation of building modifications – consult the Department of Industry
Academic rank advancement is fully supported for R&D staff in cooperation with other parts of TUL or other universities.
Ombudsman
The role of the Ombudsman is to promote the fundamental rights and freedom of CXI employees, the principles of democracy, and to assist CXI employees in conflicts with the law. In addition, the Ombudsman has the function of mediator in any disputes between the employee and CxI management in the above areas. The Ombudsman can be contacted if you have concerns about equal access, freedom of research, discrimination and similar issues.
You can communicate with the Ombudsman in three ways:
- personal consultations – the ombudsman is present at the L building every 1st Thursday of the month (it is necessary to arrange an appointment in advance), or individually by agreement
- e-mail communication
- anonymously via the mailbox located in the elevator of the L building
Odborný profil Petra PavlíkaExpert profile of Petr Pavlík
Ing. Petr Pavlík, Ph.D., currently serves as the Deputy Head of the Department of Gender Studies at the Faculty of Humanities, Charles University in Prague, where he teaches courses focused on the methodology of social sciences, philosophy of science and the promotion of the principles of non-discrimination. Her research focuses primarily on the promotion of equal opportunities for women and men and the transformation of science in the Czech Republic. He is the chairman of the Committee for Institutional Assurance of Equal Opportunities Policy of the Government Council for Equal Opportunities for Women and Men.
Women in Science
The Institute for Nanomaterials, Advanced Technologies and Innovations aims to create and maintain working conditions that enable and motivate the career/professional development of female employees, especially those working in science and research. An important step is to ensure gender balance in all the Institute’s activities and to promote gender balance in the project and contract teams as well as in management positions.
Gender imbalance in science and research is a problem for the entire Czech Republic, or the Czech Republic is one of the European countries with the lowest percentage of women in science and research. The share of women in science and research at CXI is around 40%. Women at CxI are most represented in the research direction Nanomaterials in Natural Sciences.
In the future, we would like to improve the gender ratio in CXI management positions, or in particular the representation of women in the position of Head of Research. There is a balanced ratio of men and women in management positions at directorate level.
In order to validate R&D&I results, it is essential to include a gender dimension in research (attention to physical differences between men and women, different experiences, perspectives, needs) in addition to gender balance of teams. Taking the gender dimension into account can lead to an expansion of the market potential of R&D&I results, it can be a competitive advantage in the market.
potential of R&D&I results, it can be a competitive advantage in the market.
The Human Resources Development Department in cooperation with the Personnel and Payroll Department of TUL have developed a Gender Equality Plan. The plan was developed as part of TUL’s participation in the project „In 1 boat – promoting equal opportunities in companies“. The aim is to implement and monitor measures leading to gender balance at TUL.
Current events for women in science can be found here.
Employee Survey
The Institute for Nanomaterials, Advanced Technologies and Innovation emphasizes open communication and employee satisfaction. CXI management organizes joint discussions with employees, invites speakers depending on the topic of the moment, and employees can meet the director at informal events. For the purpose of informal meetings in particular, a facility has been built in the lobby of the building where employees can meet and discuss work and personal topics over a good cup of coffee.
An important tool for gauging satisfaction, and especially employee feedback, is the annual online satisfaction surveys, which focus in particular on the working environment, working conditions and development opportunities. The first survey was conducted in 2018 and the surveys are strictly anonymous. The aim of the survey is primarily to identify dissatisfaction/potential problems in the CXI environment, then to define remedial measures, implement these and, in the last phase, to verify the effect of these measures. On average, 30-40% of employees participate in the surveys, which is an excellent figure.
From the beginning of 2020, employees also have the possibility of contacting the Ombudsman.
Thank you very much for your participation in past and future surveys and discussions!
Employee Satisfaction Survey Results
Career guidance
The aim of the counselling services is to support and develop the knowledge, skills and habits of students who are interested in improving their initial position for successful employment on the labour market (e.g. the ability to communicate, self-present themselves or orient themselves in the information needed to enter the labour market).
Individual career counselling:
- career guidance – how to work with your own profile (creating a good CV, motivation and cover letter)
- HR advice
- assistance in the actual selection of a job and contact with the company
- support for companies with specific requirements for graduates
- assistance in preparing for an interview, self-presentation
- as well as referrals for collaboration and other services offered by the Academic Advice and Support Centre, as appropriate
Guides for Employees
The goal of our guides is to help employees better understand the processes and administrative steps at CXI or TUL. Each guide contains essential information that will make it easier for you to navigate your work and help you fulfill your job duties more easily. In them you can find answers to frequently asked questions, procedures, instructions and other useful information.
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