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Are you a 'junior' or 'senior' scientist?
Donors usually require that you should be a 'senior' or 'junior' scientist to be able to apply for a grant. What does it exactly mean?
In the following text, extracted from a call for research proposals, 'senior' and 'junior' scientists are defined as follows:
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2. Basic academic quality criteria
a) Minimum requirements for publications:
- Junior Fellows Natural Sciences:
At least 3 publications since January 1, 2013 listed in Web of Knowledge (Thomson Reuters).
- Junior Fellows Humanities and Social Sciences:
At least 3 publications since January 1, 2013 in peer-reviewed, internationally recognized journals or chapters in peer-reviewed edited volumes, or peer-reviewed monographs (counting twice).
- Senior Fellows Natural Sciences:
At least 10 publications since January 1, 2011 listed in Web of Knowledge (Thomson Reuters).
- Senior Fellows Humanities and Social Sciences:
At least 10 publications since January 1, 2011 in peer-reviewed, internationally recognized journals, or chapters in peer-reviewed edited volumes, or peer-reviewed monographs (counting three times).
Textbooks, reprints or submitted manuscripts not accepted for publication before the application deadline, book reviews or editorial publications do not count. Accepted manuscripts need proof of acceptance."
Because the call's deadline is 30 Sept 2015, it means that to be considered 'junior', you must have, in the last two years, at least 3 publications in peer reviewed, internationally recognized journals. If you have 10 in the last 4 years, you are 'senior'.
Wednesday
Ethical Rules for Professional Sociologists
ASA Code of Ethics
The American Sociological Association's (ASA's) Code of Ethics sets forth the principles and ethical standards that underlie sociologists' professional responsibilities and conduct. These principles and standards should be used as guidelines when examining everyday professional activities. They constitute normative statements for sociologists and provide guidance on issues that sociologists may encounter in their professional work.ASA's Code of Ethics consists of an Introduction, a Preamble, five General Principles, and specific Ethical Standards. This Code is also accompanied by the Rules and Procedures of the ASA Committee on Professional Ethics which describe the procedures for filing, investigating, and resolving complaints of unethical conduct.
The Preamble and General Principles of the Code are aspirational goals to guide sociologists toward the highest ideals of sociology. Although the Preamble and General Principles are not enforceable rules, they should be considered by sociologists in arriving at an ethical course of action and may be considered by ethics bodies in interpreting the Ethical Standards.
The Ethical Standards set forth enforceable rules for conduct by sociologists. Most of the Ethical Standards are written broadly in order to apply to sociologists in varied roles, and the application of an Ethical Standard may vary depending on the context. The Ethical Standards are not exhaustive. Any conduct that is not specifically addressed by this Code of Ethics is not necessarily ethical or unethical.
Membership in the ASA commits members to adhere to the ASA Code of Ethics and to the Policies and Procedures of the ASA Committee on Professional Ethics. Members are advised of this obligation upon joining the Association and that violations of the Code may lead to the imposition of sanctions, including termination of membership. ASA members subject to the Code of Ethics may be reviewed under these Ethical Standards only if the activity is part of or affects their work-related functions, or if the activity is sociological in nature. Personal activities having no connection to or effect on sociologists' performance of their professional roles are not subject to the Code of Ethics.
PREAMBLE
This Code of Ethics articulates a common set of values upon which
sociologists build their professional and scientific work. The Code is
intended to provide both the general principles and the rules to cover
professional situations encountered by sociologists. It has as its
primary goal the welfare and protection of the individuals and groups
with whom sociologists work. It is the individual responsibility of each
sociologist to aspire to the highest possible standards of conduct in
research, teaching, practice, and service.The development of a dynamic set of ethical standards for a sociologist's work-related conduct requires a personal commitment to a lifelong effort to act ethically; to encourage ethical behavior by students, supervisors, supervisees, employers, employees, and colleagues; and to consult with others as needed concerning ethical problems. Each sociologist supplements, but does not violate, the values and rules specified in the Code of Ethics based on guidance drawn from personal values, culture, and experience.
GENERAL PRINCIPLES
The following General Principles are aspirational and serve as a
guide for sociologists in determining ethical courses of action in
various contexts. They exemplify the highest ideals of professional
conduct.
Principle A: Professional Competence
Sociologists strive to maintain the highest levels of competence in
their work; they recognize the limitations of their expertise; and they
undertake only those tasks for which they are qualified by education,
training, or experience. They recognize the need for ongoing education
in order to remain professionally competent; and they utilize the
appropriate scientific, professional, technical, and administrative
resources needed to ensure competence in their professional activities.
They consult with other professionals when necessary for the benefit of
their students, research participants, and clients.
Principle B: Integrity
Sociologists are honest, fair, and respectful of others in their
professional activities—in research, teaching, practice, and service.
Sociologists do not knowingly act in ways that jeopardize either their
own or others' professional welfare. Sociologists conduct their affairs
in ways that inspire trust and confidence; they do not knowingly make
statements that are false, misleading, or deceptive.
Principle C: Professional and Scientific Responsibility
Sociologists adhere to the highest scientific and professional
standards and accept responsibility for their work. Sociologists
understand that they form a community and show respect for other
sociologists even when they disagree on theoretical, methodological, or
personal approaches to professional activities. Sociologists value the
public trust in sociology and are concerned about their ethical behavior
and that of other sociologists that might compromise that trust. While
endeavoring always to be collegial, sociologists must never let the
desire to be collegial outweigh their shared responsibility for ethical
behavior. When appropriate, they consult with colleagues in order to
prevent or avoid unethical conduct.
Principle D: Respect for People's Rights, Dignity, and Diversity
Sociologists respect the rights, dignity, and worth of all people.
They strive to eliminate bias in their professional activities, and they
do not tolerate any forms of discrimination based on age; gender; race;
ethnicity; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; disability;
health conditions; or marital, domestic, or parental status. They are
sensitive to cultural, individual, and role differences in serving,
teaching, and studying groups of people with distinctive
characteristics. In all of their work-related activities, sociologists
acknowledge the rights of others to hold values, attitudes, and opinions
that differ from their own.
Principle E: Social Responsibility
Sociologists are aware of their professional and scientific
responsibility to the communities and societies in which they live and
work. They apply and make public their knowledge in order to contribute
to the public good. When undertaking research, they strive to advance
the science of sociology and to serve the public good.(Source: http://www.asanet.org/about/ethics.cfm)
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