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Diversity

We Embrace Diversity

Diversity is central to the spirit of our research group. We are committed to being inclusive towards all people, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, mother tongue, sexual orientation, age, physical ability, mental health conditions, socio-economic and family status, or any other status.

We are devoted to reflecting on and improving our research culture in the light of inclusion and diversity in the group.

Creating a Culture of Equality

“Universalism” as part of the Mertonian norms (written by Robert Merton, 1942) describes the ethos in which the scientific standard should be irrespective of the status or personal traits of the scientist, and that good scientific praxis includes preserving and extending the “equality of opportunity” 

Gender Equality and Equal Opportunities 

  • Women* in science are highly encouraged. Among the PhD students we have 50% male and 50% female or diverse individuals 

  • Julian Neumann is a vocal member of the Gender Equality and Equal Opportunities Committee of ReTune, a large international multicenter research consortium. 

Employee Empowerment

  • We represent more than 10+ nationalities and ethnicities and speak jointly 15+ languages 

  • We offer flexible working hours and remote/mobile work to support parenting or personal life

  • Working hours can be adapted on case-by-case basis to support physical or mental health 

Community and Outreach

  • We try to actively participate in events communicating research directed to the general public and science communication for school students.

  • Participation in initiatives and workshops covering a variety of topics, including mental health, work-life balance, standing together against discrimination or harassment, empowerment of women* in science, queer LGBTQ+ interest group at Charité, training on unconscious biases, talks on equal opportunities, speaking time for early career researchers, are encouraged in our group. 

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