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Ombudsperson
The Ombudsperson investigates allegations of scientific misconduct against members and associates of TU Dresden and, if necessary, initiates the establishment of an Investigative Committee in accordance with the applicable statutes. In addition, the Ombudsperson provides advice and mediation in cases of suspected scientific misconduct and in matters relating to the preservation of research integrity. The Office for Good Scientific Practice supports the Ombudsperson.
The Ombudsperson performs their duties independently and without instructions. They are solely responsible for handling cases of scientific misconduct. Conflicts that are not related to this can be confidentially forwarded to the relevant bodies at TU Dresden, such as the Personnel Representation Council, the conflict navigators, or the Complaints Office for Incidents of Harassment, Discrimination and Violence, if the person concerned agrees.
If the Ombudsperson has reasonable suspicion of scientific misconduct, they inform the Investigative Committee, which further examines the suspected case. In cases where the misconduct concerns academic examinations (e.g. Bachelor's, Master's or Diplom examinations) or graduations (doctorates or habilitations), the assessment is first carried out by the relevant examination board in accordance with the respective examination and graduation regulations.
The Ombudsperson acts neutrally and impartially. This means that the arguments and facts of all persons involved are heard and considered equally. The highest priority of the Ombudsperson's work is to maintain confidentiality. Persons seeking advice or providing information can trust that their concerns will be treated with strict confidentiality. Confidentiality serves to protect the whistleblower as well as the person suspected of misconduct. The principle of confidentiality also applies to reporting. In accordance with § 11 para. 4 of the Statutes for Ensuring Good Scientific Practice, the Ombudsperson reports annually to the Senate on their activities. This report is anonymous and is not made publicly available.
© Klaus Gigga
Ombudsperson
NameProf. Dr. Alexander Kemnitz
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© Magdalena-Gonciarz
Deputy Ombudsperson
NameProf. Dr. med. Mike O. Karl
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Office for Good Scientific Practice
In cases of suspected scientific misconduct, the Office for Good Scientific Practice supports the ombudsperson, the Investigative Committee, and the regular review boards.
The Office for Good Scientific Practice accepts reports of suspected misconduct confidentially and provides information on possible procedural steps. This shall not affect the right of direct recourse to the ombudsperson or the Investigative Committee.
In cases of suspected scientific misconduct, the Office for Good Scientific Practice offers to review final theses (e.g. Bachelor's, Master's, Diplom examinations) or dissertations (doctorates, Habilitations) for plagiarism using plagiarism detection software.
Sigrid Flade
Advisor Compliance
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Liaison Officer for Early-Career Researchers
Each faculty appoints one male and one female scientist as a liaison officer for early-career researchers.
These are the first contact persons for early-career researchers at the faculty level. These liaison officers serve as contacts who can be easily approached by early-career researchers (especially doctoral candidates) and who can mediate in problematic situations.
If necessary, and only with the consent of the person seeking advice, they can pass the case of conflict on to the ombudsperson. This does not affect the right of direct recourse to the ombudsperson. The Review Board for Scientific Misconduct is then informed of the conflict case. Contact information for the liaison officers of the faculties (PDF) (in German)