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, including forms for travel applications etc. (in particular, refer to the Institute Rules).
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
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.
What is the process for travel approval and planning?
Plan early. This ensures smooth planning and low cost of flights etc.
Fill out the institute travel form Reise-/Dienstreiseantrag and deliver this to the Group Secretariate for Director's approval. Be aware that there are extensive MPIfR policies related to travel. See the Group Sectretary for any questions you may have. She will also
- make or arrange all airline bookings and special reservations.
- advise on dealing with any speciual issues such as, e.g., advance conference fee payment
Explain the purpose of your trip. For overseas and other expensive travel include an explanation of why the trip is important.
Do not make any airline bookings yourself.
Be aware of restrictions on combining your trip with personal travel. The Secretary will advise on applicable limitations.
