The Ombudsman at Johannes Kepler University Linz considers itself an initial point of contact if researchers find it necessary to raise allegations regarding scientific misconduct. The moral responsibility of honesty in science rests with each individual person, however, there should be a minimum standard of scientific integrity. Confidentiality and dignity are paramount.
The Vice-Rectorate for Research and International Affairs is responsible for the Ombudsman's Office.
The office is located at the Vice-Rectorate for Research. Kindly send your request per e-amil to: ombudsstelle-wissenschaft(at)jku.at, or send your message directly to the Vice-Rector for Research and International Affairs, or the Dean of the Faculty in your subject area. Your request will then be forwarded to the chairperson of the ombudsman for further processing.
The Johannes Kepler University Linz is a member of the Austrian Agency for Scientific Integrity (OeAWI). Inquiries can, of course, also be sent directly to the OeAWI.
Ombudsman to Safeguard Good Scientific Practice
Address
Johannes Kepler
Universität Linz
Altenberger Straße 69
4040 Linz
The constitutive meeting was held on October 12, 2023 and members were voted into office as follows:
Chair of the Ombudsman Office:
| Assoz. Univ.-Prof. Dr. Martina Schickmair | Chairperson |
| Univ. Prof. Dr. Gerald Pruckner | Vice-Chairperson |
Office of Ombudsman:
Main Members:
| Univ.-Prof. DDr. Wolfram Hötzenecker, MBA | Dean of Research at the Faculty of Medicine |
| Assoz. Univ.-Prof. Dr. Martina Schickmair | Vice-Dean of Research at the Faculty of Law |
| Univ. Prof. Dr. Gerald Pruckner | Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Economics & Business |
| Univ.-Prof. Dr. Alois Ferscha | Dean of the Faculty of Engineering & Natural Sciences |
Substitute Members:
| Univ.-Prof. Dr. Andreas Gruber, MBA | Substitude member of the Faculty of Medicine |
| Univ.-Prof. Dr. David Leeb | Substitude member of the Faculty of Law |
| o.Univ.-Prof. Dr. Helmut Pernsteiner | Substitude member at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Economics & Business |
| em.o.Univ.-Prof. DI. Dr. Kurt Schlacher | Substitude member at the Faculty of Engineering & Natural Sciences |
Guidelines to Safeguard Good Scientific Practices at the JKU
This guideline outlines how to conduct academic/scientific work carefully and also includes information on how to handle any potential violations.
The most recent version of the JKU guideline, along with other related documents on the subject, is available here:
- Johannes Kepler University Linz Guideline to Safeguard Good Scientific Practices (PDF, 298,4 KB) , opens in new window
- Austrian Agency for Scientific Integrity Guideline to Ensure Good Scientific Practices (PDF, 1,3 MB) , opens in new window
- The European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity (PDF, 2,9 MB) , opens in new window
- Uniko Guidelines to Handle Corruption Issues (PDF, 284,9 KB) , opens in new window
- Data Protection Form (PDF, 307,6 KB) , opens in new window
