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2026/01/25
by Stefanie Klug
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Online workshop: “Time and Self Management” (20 May 2026)

We are happy to announce our upcoming GAUSS Career Service online workshop “Time and Self Management” by Dr. Matthias Mayer.

This workshop is intended for Postdocs and late-stage PhDs in the Natural and Life Sciences.

  • Dates: Wednesday, 20 May 2026, 9-17h
  • Duration: 1 full day
  • Location: online
  • Trainer: Dr. Matthias Mayer

Registration: Please register here (in case you are not registered yet) and send an email to career@gauss.uni-goettingen.de including a short statement on your motivation to attend the workshop.

Workshop description:

Are you sometimes struggling to balance the demands of research, professional development, and personal life? This workshop is designed specifically for PhDs and postdocs who want to master the art of time- and self-management. With a focus on directly applicable, well-proven methods, you’ll gain actionable insights to set clear goals, plan effectively across different time horizons, and reduce stress in competitive academic environments. Join this engaging, interactive session to take control of your schedule, overcome distractions, and build habits that lead to long-term success—in your PhD, postdoc, and beyond.

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2025/04/27
by Stefanie Klug
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GAUSS Career Impulse Session (12 June 2026, 11:30-13:00, in-person) with Dr. Marcin Barszczewski (Product Manager Automated Imaging at Leica Microsystems, Wetzlar): “‘Be not afeard. The isle is full of noises’ – some reflections on how geopolitics can influence lives and careers”

We’re happy to announce our next GAUSS Career Impulse Session, this time with Dr. Marcin Barszczewski, Product Manager Automated Imaging at Leica Microsystems GmbH in Wetzlar.

  • Date: Friday, 12 June 2026
  • Time: 11:30-13:00 (appr.)
  • Location: in-person on North campus
  • Registration: Please write a short e-mail to career@gauss.uni-goettingen.de if you would like to attend.

About the speaker:

Marcin completed his PhD in neurosciences in 2005 being in the first batch of IMPRS students, then moved to Belfast in Northern Ireland to work as applications specialist and product manager for 2D imaging cameras for astronomy, microscopy and x-ray. After 15 years in Northern Ireland and in the wake of Brexit referendum’s fallout, he moved back to Germany just a few weeks before the European phase of the Covid pandemic in 2020 to work at Leica Microsystems as product manager for cameras and various types of light microscopes.

In his talk, he will share reflections and some insights into the academia-to-industry transition, what he wished he knew during and at the end of his PhD, what a Product Manager role entails, and how even the best laid plans can be undone by geopolitical madness and political short-sightedness.

About the sessions:

Our Career Impulse Sessions offer a platform for interactive and informal exchange about career-related topics for PhD students and postdocs in the Life and Natural Sciences. By inviting PhD holders with different career paths, we would like to illustrate the broad range of potential careers for PhD students and postdocs and give inspiration for career choices.

2025/01/24
by Stefanie Klug
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Online workshop: “Dealing with Failure and Rejection in Academia – How to Stay Resilient” (10 June 2026)

We are happy to announce our upcoming GAUSS Career Service online workshop “Dealing with Failure and Rejection in Academia – How to Stay Resilient” by Dr. Nicola Bauer.

This workshop is intended for Postdocs and late-stage PhDs in the Natural Sciences focusing on an academic career.

  • Dates: Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 9-12:30h
  • Duration: 3,5 hours
  • Location: online
  • Trainer: Dr. Nicola Bauer

Registration: Please register here (in case you are not registered yet) and send an email to career@gauss.uni-goettingen.de including a short statement on your motivation to attend the workshop.

Workshop description:

Failure and rejection, such as repeatedly failed experiments or rejected papers and grants, are common companions in academic life and require a strong resilience. The additional embedment in a highly demanding work environment, however, often leads to a decline in researchers‘ resilience. In this interactive workshop, we explore the significance and psychological interplay of intrinsic motivation, failure and a high-pressure environment in academia. Furthermore, it invites you to shift perspectives and become aware of concrete coping strategies – cognitively, emotionally, and physically – for navigating these challenges. Through reflection, peer discussions, and interactive exercises, you will learn how to reframe setbacks, reconnect with your inner strength and develop individual resources and strategies to strengthen your resilience and maintain motivation for your academic journey.

2025/01/23
by Stefanie Klug
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Online Workshop “How to plan and write a competitive research proposal”, 9 July 2026

We are happy to announce our next GAUSS Career Service online workshop on the topic “How to plan and write a competitive research proposal” by Dr. Thomas Koch.

This workshop is intended for postdoctoral researchers and late-stage PhD students who are currenty writing their first scientific research grant or are planning to start writing within the next 3 months. Therefore, it is crucial that you already have an idea about the research topic and ideally the funding scheme you would like to apply to.

  • Date: Tuesday, 9 July 2025 plus 4h pre-teaching prior to the workshop
  • Duration: 1 full day + 4 hours self-study
  • Location: online
  • Trainer: Dr. Thomas Koch

Registration: Please register here (in case you are not yet registered) and send an email to career@gauss.uni-goettingen.de including a short statement on your motivation to attend the workshop.

Workshop description:

This compact, yet highly interactive workshop employs theoretical input, plenary discussions, individual and small group work, experience sharing and expert advice. Participants are expected to complete some assignments for the pre-teaching activities, which will be provided one to two weeks before the workshop.

By participating in this workshop, you will get an overview of the German research funding landscape including selected EU programs and learn how to identify the right funding opportunity for your research endeavor. Furthermore, you will benefit from learning what makes a fundable research project, how to tailor your case for support to meet the evaluation criteria and how to structure and schedule the writing process.

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2025/01/22
by Stefanie Klug
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Online workshop “Third-party funding and proposal writing”, 9 July 2026

We are happy to announce our next GAUSS Career Service online workshop “Third-party funding and proposal writing” by Dr. Sabine Müller.

This workshop is intended for Postdocs and late-stage PhDs planning to apply for a research grant in the near future and would like to inform themselves about different funding schemes and what is essential to write a competitive grant application.

  • Date: Thursday, 9 July 2026, 9-17h
  • Duration: 1 full day
  • Location: online
  • Trainer: Dr. Sabine Müller

Registration: Please register here (in case you are not registered yet) and send an email to career@gauss.uni-goettingen.de including a short statement on your motivation to attend the workshop.

Workshop description

First of all, the workshop provides the applicants with an overview of the most important (national and European) funding agencies and schemes in relation to the participants career stages. Participants will also have the chance to look into interesting funding schemes in more detail.

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2025/01/21
by Stefanie Klug
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Workshop “Job Hunting and Application Skills”, 24-25 August 2026

We are happy to announce our next GAUSS Career Service workshop “Job Hunting and Application Skills” by Gaby Schilling.

Target group: Postdoctoral scientists and late-stage PhD students who are currently applying or planning to apply for a position in industry or other areas outside academia.

Goal: Becoming familiar with all steps involved in the application process.

Dates: Monday and Tuesday, 24-25 August 2026
Duration: 1.5 days: Monday, 13-18h; Tuesday, 9-17h
Location: in-person on North campus
Trainer: Dr. Gaby Schilling

Registration: Please register here and send an email to career@gauss.uni-goettingen.de including a short statement on your motivation to attend the workshop.

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2025/01/21
by Stefanie Klug
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Short workshop “From Exchange to Connection: Successful Networking in Science”, 24 Sept 2026

We are happy to announce our next GAUSS Career Service workshop “From Exchange to Connection: Successful Networking in Science” by Christelle Linsenmann.

This workshop is intended for Postdocs and late-stage PhDs in the Natural and Life Sciences.

  • Date: Thursday, 24 Sept 2026, 13-17h
  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Location: in-person on North campus
  • Trainer: Christelle Linsenmann

Registration: Please register here (in case you are not registered yet) and send an email to career@gauss.uni-goettingen.de including a short statement on your motivation to attend the workshop.

Workshop description

Professional networks are an important driver of visibility, collaboration, inspiration and career development in academia. This engaging and interactive four-hour workshop is tailored for researchers and scientists at the University of Göttingen who want to take their networking skills to the next level.Participants will explore their individual networking goals, learn how to build and maintain meaningful professional relationships in- and outside academia, and discover practical tools and strategies for both in-person and digital networking. Through a balanced mix of expert input, hands-on exercises, and peer exchange, this workshop provides a safe space to reflect, experiment, and grow your networking confidence. Key topics include reflecting upon your individual strengths, networking with authenticity, navigating academic hierarchies, and using platforms like LinkedIn effectively. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to expand your existing network, this workshop offers fresh perspectives and concrete methods to support your next step.