• Internationality in everyday life
  Using English as the common working language makes the team open, approachable and attractive to researchers from different countries and academic backgrounds, also by offering dual degrees with different countries such as Sweden and Brazil.

• Excellent research in a supportive environment
  High academic standards go hand in hand with a management culture that takes individual needs, life circumstances and career stages into account.

• Support tailored to the individual
  Regular discussions, open feedback and targeted support with publications, grant applications, conferences and networking accompany individual development.

• A team culture that fosters creativity
  Structured group meetings and informal exchanges create space for ideas, collaborative problem-solving and genuine cooperation.

• Trust, diversity and a willingness to learn
  Successes are celebrated together, different perspectives are actively incorporated, and challenges are understood as part of a productive research process.

• Flexible and open working structures
  Rather than enforcing rigid structures, researchers are encouraged to define how, when, and where they work most effectively, in close dialogue with the group leader. This trust-based model increases productivity, job satisfaction, and long-term commitment, while reducing stress and hierarchical barriers.

• Empowering leadership philosophy
  In the research environment, academic leadership is actively combined with emotional intelligence, creating an environment in which researchers feel genuinely seen and supported as individuals. This holistic approach – integrating academic excellence, personal well-being and career development – is not only rare but also a key factor in the sustained success and attractiveness of the research environment, particularly for international and early-career researchers.

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