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2015/06/09
by Katrin Wodzicki
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Daimler and Benz Foundation: Postdoctoral Scholarships 2016

The Daimler and Benz Foundation awards each year ten postdoctoral scholarships to exceptional postdoctoral students, assistant professors, and young managers of new research projects. They aim at supporting the autonomy and creativity of the next generation of academics. The recipients receive scholarships of €20,000 a year for two years to finance research assistants, technical equipment, research trips and attendance at conferences.

Deadline for application: 1 October 2015

The current call is available here.

2015/06/02
by Katrin Wodzicki
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DKFZ Career Day “Research & Development”, 22 June 2015, Heidelberg

At the DKFZ in Heidelberg, the next Career Day deals with careers in Research and Development. On the Career Day, young researchers will have the opportunity to directly ask DKFZ Alumni and other scientists about working in this sector.

  • Which skills and qualifications are required to work in R&D?
  • What are possible starting positions?
  • What are the major tasks involved in R&D?
  • Which companies offer positions in R&D?

If you are interested in short talks, round table discussions and get in contact with R&D professionals, this is your chance to attend an exciting program: Career day Research and Development on June 22nd, 2015 at the DKFZ, Heidelberg.

Registration is free of charge and is open NOW!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/career-day-rd-tickets-16953855438

When ?  June 22nd, 2015.

Where ? DKFZ Communication Center, INF280, Heidelberg

Follow their hashtag #RDcareerday to get more information about the state of the German and European R&D in pharmaceuticals and academia. Get engaged virtually and  #jointheconversation. If you cannot join live you can still register to receive information, including the program booklet. Feel free to forward this invitation to colleagues!

Career Day R&D Poster

2015/06/02
by Katrin Wodzicki
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Workshop “Diversity in the Classroom”, 25 June 2015

In cooperation with the Equal Opportunity Office, the department Teaching and Learning in Higher Education offers a workshop on “Diversity in the Classroom”.

Date: Thursday, 25 June 2015, from 9:00 to 17:00 o’clock

Place: Waldweg 26, Room 3.117/3.119 (Trakt I, 3. Obergeschoss)

Registration deadline: 15 June 2015

Registration fee: 40 Euro

Registration form: http://www.uni-goettingen.de/de/zur-anmeldung/510419.html

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2015/05/21
by Katrin Wodzicki
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Career Seminar at MPI-ds Bunsenstraße, 28 May 2015

Here another invitation to a career seminar at the MPI-ds Bunsenstrasse, organized by PhD students:

Are you close to finish your studies and do not know what to do with your life? Can you not decide on whether to stay in academia, pursue a career in industry or devote your life to “hippie-ness”? Our monthly career seminar might help you make your mind.

Our next speaker is *Dr. Jens Nullmeier*. He will be talking about his journey from his former position as a PhD candidate at the MPIDS to his actual job at Xenium, a consulting company in Munich.

The talk is going to be held on Thursday, May 28th 2015 at the Ludwig-Prandtl-Hörsaal, House 8, MPIDS Bunsenstrasse 10 at 17 c.t..

Some information about the Xenium

  • It is a company based in Munich with approx. 35 employees, founded in 1999 and still largely owned and run by one of the founders.
  • We work at IT projects in various fields, such as automotive, insurance/finance, tourism, and logistics.
  • More info on Xenium.de
  • Xenium is hiring.

CS_Jens Nullmeier

2015/05/21
by Katrin Wodzicki
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SFB-Workshop „The Art of Leading in Non-Leadership Contexts“, 8-9 June 2015

Being a researcher in the natural sciences requires more than scientific skills: You do not only face challenges in your research, but most likely also in dealing with other people: Supervisors, colleagues, master students, technical staff and alike. The art of dealing with people can be learned. It is about knowing how to communicate effectively, to understand the nature and dynamics of conflicts and gender-related inequities, and to adopt an inner attitude of leadership even without formal leadership position.

Some of the issues that will be covered in the workshop are:

  • How to lead effectively in situations without formal leadership position
  • Understanding dynamics in communication
  • Awareness building and counter-measures in gender-biased situations
  • Learning to communicate effectively and being assertive in a scientific context
  • Developing a personal agenda for leadership and conflict solution.

Date: Monday, 8th June, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., and Tuesday, 9th June, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location: Justus-von-Liebig-Weg 11, Room 0.232

Trainer: Dr. Gudrun Henne

Target group: Open for all members (PhD/Postdoc) of DFG-funded collaborative research projects (SFBs). The charges will be covered through gender equality funds.

To register, please contact Wiebke Beushausen (wiebke.beushausen@zvw.uni-goettingen.de – GenderConsulting Verbundforschung / Tel: 0551-39-33799 / Gleichstellungsbüro, Goßlerstraße 9)

2015/05/07
by Katrin Wodzicki
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Praxisbörse in Göttingen, 2-3 June 2015

The yearly career fair on Göttingen Campus “Praxisbörse“ is taking place on 2nd and 3rd June 2015. As usual, there will take place one day on the Nordcampus (2nd June) and one day on the Zentralcampus (3rd June). More information about potential employers present on the career fair are available here.

2015/04/29
by Katrin Wodzicki
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Career Impulse Session with Consultants from Strategy&, 22 May 2015

We are happy to announce the next Career Impulse Session with Strategy&, one of the world-leading strategy consulting firms. After a company presentation, you will have the chance to participate in an open discussion round with the consultants and discuss your carrier opportunities. Finger food will be provided. So, for organizational reasons, please write me an email (ggnb-career@gwdg.de), if you consider taking part. Thanks! However, taking part spontaneously is also possible.

Date: Friday, 22 May 2015, 11:00 – 13:00 o’clock
Place: GZMB building, Justus-von-Liebig-Weg 11, seminar room 0.232
Duration: 2 hours (company presentation + open discussion)

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