About The Team:
The Young Researchers Team was originally named the Team for monitoring the conditions for development and research conducted by young researchers. It was appointed by prof. K. Wilde, rector, in July 2022 to remove barriers that limit the development and hinder the work of young researchers at Gdańsk Tech. Since 2024, it has operated under a revised structure and a new name.
The Team’s mission is to support the professional development of young researchers at Gdańsk Tech and to minimize or eliminate barriers that hinder their growth and work.
The Team monitors working and development conditions and initiates actions to support young researchers. Additionally, it serves as an advisory body to the Rector's College and the authorities of faculties and doctoral schools, representing the interests of approximately 900 young scientists at Gdańsk Tech. These include doctoral students and academic staff without a doctoral degree, as well as those who obtained their doctorate within the last seven years. The Team actively participates in tasks related to the IDUB project, focusing on managing the activities of young researchers and resolving conflicts of interest that may arise between them and their scientific environment.
The Team conducts regular surveys among young researchers, contributes to the planning and implementation of activities under the HR4R Strategy at Gdańsk Tech, and engages in various university initiatives, such as the Enhance+ project. Its representatives organize meetings and debates within their organizational units and with the University authorities and central administrative representatives, working diligently to address pressing needs and propose improvements to enhance working and development conditions—not only for young researchers but for the broader academic community as well.
Scope of responsibility of the Team:
- Participation in the identification of barriers that may limit the optimal development of young researchers at Gdańsk Tech.
- Preparation of solutions proposals that liquidate and monitor barriers.
- Participation in monitoring the conditions of research conducted by young researchers.
- Collaborating with doctoral students, organizational unit staff, and university authorities to plan and implement tasks under the HR4R Strategy, IDUB, and other strategically important initiatives.
- Initiating activities to support young researchers.
The Team works under the supervision of vice-rector for research, prof. Dariusz Mikielewicz with the support of the Young Researchers Office.
