Professor Cristian OANCEA, PhD
Office hours: Given the current epidemiological situation, any issues or suggestions should be sent by email to:scr-stin@umft.ro
Appointments can be made by telephone on 0256-295157
📋 Declarations of assets and interests – 2023
Description
One of the ways in which the “Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Timișoara, as an institution of education, science and culture, aims to fulfil its mission, as set out in the University Charter, is through the promotion of medical and pharmaceutical scientific research. Furthermore, integration into the European scientific community is a goal that UMFVBT, through the Vice-Rectorate for Scientific Research, intends to achieve as soon as possible.
Research activities are carried out in all the departments and faculties of our university, and financial support is provided, for the most part, through grants or research contracts. We aim for applied research that benefits society, which would translate into the development of patents with material/financial benefits for the university.
The Vice-Rector for Scientific Research coordinates, guides, supervises and is responsible for all scientific research activities; coordinates the evaluation of the scientific performance of teaching and research staff; and has direct e over the Department of Research and Grant Management, as well as the Department for the Dissemination of Scientific Research Results.
The main objectives of the Vice-Rectorate for Scientific Research are to carry out research programmes with direct implications for strengthening the knowledge society by modernising and improving the efficiency of the material infrastructure for scientific research within the university. Encouraging researchers to focus their efforts primarily on topics where there is a good chance of securing funding will help to stimulate the diversification of forms of participation in scientific research activities, both with national funding bodies and international organisations, as well as to the development of research infrastructure through funds attracted on the basis of projects funded by various bodies. Strengthening the activities of the Advanced Research Centres and the Methodological and Research Centres, and establishing centres of excellence with the support of academic staff and the Doctoral School, will also foster the development of research skills among students. Involving students in tackling various topics, engaging them in research activities, and organising international symposia and conferences under the auspices of professional bodies or in collaboration with other universities abroad will contribute to their professional development.
The Vice-Rector responsible for scientific research has the following main duties:
a)He/she has direct responsibility for and coordinates the work of the Research and Grant Management Unit and Research Department 1 – the ‘Pius Brânzeu’ Centre for Laparoscopy and Microsurgery;
b) Coordinates the work of the Scientific Committee of the Vice-Rectorate for Scientific Research;
c) Coordinates, guides, supervises and is responsible for all scientific research activities;
d) Coordinates domestic and cross-border scientific research contracts, as well as those funded by non-repayable European grants;
e) Provides logistical support for the organisation of student scientific sessions;
f) Submits an annual report to the Board of Governors on the state of scientific research at the university;
g) Proposes awards for scientific research results;
h) Approves the funding of articles and the submission of grants;
i) Coordinates the evaluation of the scientific performance of teaching and research staff;
j) Proposes the university’s development strategy, focusing on:
i. contract-based research or small-scale research;
ii. grant-funded research;
iii. international scientific research;
iv. publication in international journals;
v. the acquisition of patents for inventions and innovations;
vi. coordination of research/centres of excellence;
k) Is responsible for drafting and amending the regulations governing the university’s scientific research activities;
l) Is responsible for the knowledge and correct application of legislation and regulations relating to the field under their coordination;
m) Manages staff and student trips abroad and monitors their activity reports upon their return, where applicable;
n) Is responsible for reporting scientific activity to CNATDCU, CNFIS, the Ministry of Education, etc.;
o) Establishes working procedures for the activities for which they are responsible;
p) Coordinates subordinate services and departments in accordance with the university’s organisational chart, as approved by the University Senate;
q) Identifies the actions and activities necessary to achieve specific objectives;
r) Identifies, assesses and prioritises risks that may affect the achievement of specific objectives and establishes actions to keep risks within acceptable limits;
s) Monitors the achievement of specific objectives, analyses the activities carried out within the structure under their management, measures and records results, compares results with the objectives to be met, and identifies deviations;
t) Evaluates the achievement of specific objectives;
u) Other duties delegated by the Rector.