Evaluation of Employee Training System in European Research Center Branches

This thesis focuses on evaluating the employee training system in two European branches of the ELI ERIC research infrastructure, specifically ELI Beamlines and ELI ALPS. The aim of the thesis is to critically evaluate the current employee training system in the selected research institution, with a focus on mandatory training, professional development, onboarding, language education, and specialized training activities. The theoretical section defines employee training and development in research institutions, the specifics of the scientific environment, and the motivation of researchers for professional development. The practical section is based on an analysis of secondary data and semi-structured interviews with researchers and HR specialists. The results show that training is clearly established in both branches, particularly in the area of mandatory training, while differences are visible in the level of structure, scope of offer, and organization of professional development. The thesis also identifies key barriers to training and proposes recommendations for further improvement of the system.