Euraxess - Researchers in Motion at UiT

UiT is an active supporter of the European Research Area’s initiative to mobilise research carees through Euraxess - Researchers in Motion (Euraxess) - the operational side of the European Commision strategy adressing barrieres to the mobility of researchers and seeks to enhanche the career development of researchers. UiT has taken part in the Euraxess Services Network since 2005 and startet to announce vacant academic positions through Euraxess Jobs & Funding in 2006.

In january 2010, UiT endorsed The European Charter for Researchers and a Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (Charter and Code). This is a set of 40 principles and demands designed to improve working and employment conditions for researchers and promote researcher mobility and research cooperation in Europe. UiT has been awarded the right to use the HR Excellence in Research logo since 15 June 2012.

UiT is comitted to continously improve recruitment procedures, working conditions and career deveopment opportunities for researchers thorugh the Human Resourses Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R) hosted by Euraxess.