R3 - Established research staff. Have developed a high level of independence. In addition to the knowledge of recognised research and investigation staff, they have a stable reputation based on research and investigation excellence in their field, identify problems and research and investigation opportunities within their area of expertise, conduct research and investigation independently, and can lead projects, contracts, and research and investigation agreements, both individual and collaborative, and organise workshops or conferences. This contract can be accessed through competitive recruitment from funding institutions or through public selection processes for teaching staff. Hired through a distinguished research staff contract pursuant to Article 22 of the Science Act, a distinguished teaching staff contract pursuant to Article 84 of the LOSU, or as tenured university teaching staff (Article 68 of the LOSU) or adjunct teaching staff (Article 82 of the LOSU and Article 47 of the Catalan Universities Act).
R4 - Leading research staff. Lead their line of research or field of investigation. In addition to the knowledge of established research staff, they have an international reputation based on research and investigation excellence in their field, demonstrate critical judgement in identifying and carrying out research and investigation activities, make a substantial contribution to their field of research and investigation, and develop a strategic vision on the future of their field of research and investigation. This contract can be accessed through recruitment in competitive application processes run by funding institutions or through public teaching staff selection processes. Hired through a distinguished research staff contract pursuant to Article 23 of the Science Act, a distinguished teaching staff contract pursuant to Article 84 of the LOSU, or as tenured university teaching staff or as a university full professor (Article 68 of the LOSU) or adjunct teaching staff or as a full professor (Article 87 of the LOSU and Articles 46 and 47 of the Catalan Universities Act).
Calls and funding
Using research and transfer
Project management and justification
CVs and creation of research reports
Scientific publication
Doctoral theses
Responsible research and innovation
Resources and infrastructure
Training
Sharing and explaining research