A.Zensus Staff FAQ

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    What is This List?

    This addresses policies, practices, and expectations in the Scientific Division of Anton Zensus at the MPIfR. All staff should be aware of the general Institute's rules and policies (in particular, refer to the Institute Rules). 

    Further Information?

    The MPIfR's Intranet provides general institute and staff information.

    Who is Who?

    Director: Anton Zensus
    Group Secretary: Beate Naunheim

    Research Coordinator: Eduardo Ros
    Group IT Coordinator: Walter Alef
    IMPRS Coordinator: Rainer Mauersberger
    RadioNet Manager: Izabela Rottmann

    Publications

    What is the process for publication submission?

    Approval 

    All manuscripts with authors from the group need to be approved for publication by the Director before submission. The approval process involves internal peer review and electronic approval, following an institute-wide policy. To submit a manuscript for internal review and approval, refer to this page: "red card"-system

    Retro-active approval

    If a manuscript has been submitted without prior approval, please submit the review approval request now. This should be an exception. Observe the approval requirement in the future.

    Choice of Journal

    The regular journal used by the group is Astronomy and Astrophysics. 

    Submission to astro-ph

    or other preprint servers should be made only after acceptance by the journal. See the Research Coordinator or the Director to discuss any exception from this practice.

    Travel

    What is the process for travel planning?

    Plan early. This ensures smooth planning and low cost of flights etc.

    Be aware of MPIfR policies related to travel. See the Group Sectretary for any questions you may have. She will also normally make airline bookings.

    Get prior approval by the director. There is an institute travel form Reise-/Dienstreiseantrag. For overseas and other expensive travel include an explanation of why the trip is important. 

    Do not make airline bookings yourself.

    Be aware of restrictions on combining personal travel. The Secretary will advise on applicable limitations.