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2025/01/20
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Short workshop “This is me: Authentic Self-Presentation for Scientists and Professionals”, 25 Sept 2026

We are happy to announce our next GAUSS Career Service workshop “This is me: Authentic Self-Presentation for Scientists and Professionals” by Christelle Linsenmann.

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

  • Date: Friday, 25 September 2026, 9:00-12:00h
  • Duration: 3 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

Making your expertise and personal profile visible – clearly, concisely, and authentically – is an essential skill for researchers engaging with academic and non-academic audiences. In this hands-on three-hour workshop, participants will learn how to present themselves and their work with confidence and clarity in a short, impactful format: the elevator speech – whether in conference conversations, networking situations or job interviews. Through a combination of trainer input, self-reflection, small group work, and practical feedback, participants will develop and refine their own elevator speech. The workshop introduces the elevator speech concept using real-world examples and invites participants to connect their academic identity with the expectations of different audiences. Participants will explore their strengths, interests, and personal style to craft a message that is both compelling and authentic. In addition, the workshop offers input on body language and presentation techniques to strengthen delivery. A final round of presentations with feedback provides concrete tips for structure, presence, and impact. The workshop provides a safe and supportive environment to experiment, receive feedback, and grow.

2025/01/19
by Stefanie Klug
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Workshop: “Project Management for Postdocs” (27-28 Oct 2026)

We are happy to announce our upcoming GAUSS Career Service workshop “Project Management for Postdocs” by Dr. Peter Schröder.

This workshop is intended for Postdocs and Junior PIs in the Natural and Life Sciences.

  • Dates: Tuesday and Wednesday, 27-28 Oct 2026
  • Duration: 1.5 days, Tuesday: 10-17h, Wednesday: 10-14h
  • Location: in-person on North campus
  • Trainer: Dr. Peter Schröder

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 contents:

This workshop intends to facilitate synergistic effects and implement basic project management culture to increase the efficient use of resources and improve teamwork. The trainer will pick up existing problems and work on solutions together with the participants in a mixture of „ex-cathedra“ teaching, jointed and group phases.

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2025/01/18
by Stefanie Klug
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Workshop: “What’s next? Career Development In- or Outside Academia”, 23-24 Nov 2026

We are happy to announce our next GAUSS Career Service workshop “What’s next? Career Development In- or Outside Academia” by Dr. Alexander Britz.

Are you currently working as Postdoc or finalizing your PhD? Do you plan to transition to your next position in or outside of academia, but feel unprepared for the job hunt? In this highly interactive workshop, you will get a comprehensive set of career development strategies which will help you master this process. You will learn to decide what your next career step should be and how to be effective in the application process including compiling a convincing application.

Dates: Monday and Tuesday, 23-24 November 2026
Duration: 1,5 days; Monday: 9-17h, Tuesday: 9-13h
Location: in-person on North campus
Trainer: Dr. Alexander Britz

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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2024/12/23
by Stefanie Klug
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Workshop: “What’s next? Career Development In- or Outside Academia”, 1-2 Dec 2025

We are happy to announce our next GAUSS Career Service workshop “What’s next? Career Development In- or Outside Academia” by Dr. Alexander Britz.

Are you currently working as Postdoc or finalizing your PhD? Do you plan to transition to your next position in or outside of academia, but feel unprepared for the job hunt? In this highly interactive workshop, you will get a comprehensive set of career development strategies which will help you master this process. You will learn to decide what your next career step should be and how to be effective in the application process including compiling a convincing application.

Dates: Monday and Tuesday, 1-2 December 2025
Duration: 1,5 days, Monday: 9-17h, Tuesday: 9-13h
Location: in-person on North campus
Trainer: Dr. Alexander Britz

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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2024/12/04
by Stefanie Klug
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Workshop: “Leadership Skills for Postdocs”, 15-16 Apr 2026

We are happy to announce our next GAUSS Career Service workshop “Leadership Skills for Postdocs” by Dr. Sabine Lerch.

Advancing as a scientist, both out- as well as inside academia, comes with increased leadership responsibilities. In this interactive workshop the participants learn the essential leadership skills which are necessary to be successful as a PhD student or Postdoc and to later facilitate a successful transition to a senior position at a research institution or the dream job outside academia.

Dates: Wednesday, 15 April 2026, 9-17h; Thursday, 16 April 2026, 9-13h
Duration: 1,5 days days
Location: in-person on North campus
Trainer: Dr. Sabine Lerch

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.

Workshop description:

This course has been designed for Postdocs to provide you with theoretical and practical knowledge about leadership. The word “leader” goes together with “people”. Leaders are expected to improve human performance and manage resources. Yet many professionals focus only on technical or scientific qualifications – not on complex social interactions. These professionals quickly learn that poor leadership and communication skills can undermine credibility and overall effectiveness. Whether in academia or industry, leaders are likely to manage ‘knowledge workers’ (smart, creative, highly professional people) – who expect to be treated with respect and given opportunities to develop their potential. For these roles, working collaboratively with others, understanding their motivations, making sound decisions and influencing a group towards win-win goals will be valuable skills. You will take steps to learn how to identify your own leadership type, clarify leadership ideals and behaviours, script successful meetings and discussions, listen to get complete information, empower your people, give constructive feedback and manage conflict.

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2024/12/03
by Stefanie Klug
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Workshop “Mastering Academic Job Interviews: Securing Postdocs, Grants, and Leadership Roles”, 16-17 March 2026

We are happy to announce our next GAUSS Career Service workshop “Mastering Academic Job Interviews: Securing Postdocs, Grants, and Leadership Roles” by Dr Alexander Britz.

This workshop is intended for Postdocs and late-stage PhD students preparing for the next big step in their academic career.

  • Dates: Monday, 16 March 2026, 9:00-17:00h and Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 9:00-13:00h
  • Duration: 1,5 days
  • Location: in-person on North Campus
  • Trainer: Dr Alexander Britz

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

Whether you’re applying for postdoctoral positions (domestic or abroad), preparing for selection interviews for competitive grants, or aiming for junior group leadership or professorship roles, this workshop is designed to help you excel. In this interactive workshop, participants will develop and practice key skills to leave a strong, professional impression in academic interviews. Effective preparation strategies, presentation techniques, and ways to navigate the unique expectations of academic hiring processes are covered and the specific challenges of academic job applications will be addressed.

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2024/12/02
by Stefanie Klug
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Workshop “Interview Training for the non-academic job market”, 12-13 March 2026

We are happy to announce our next GAUSS Career Service workshop in 2025 “Interview Training for the non-academic job market” by Christelle Linsenmann.

This workshop is intended for Postdocs and late-stage PhD students in the process of applying for a job outside of academia.

  • Dates: Thursday and Friday, 12-13 March 2026, 9-16h
  • Duration: two full days
  • Location: in-person on North Campus
  • Trainer: Christelle Linsenmann

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

In this workshop, participants learn to prepare for upcoming application procedures and especially the different phases and requirements of a job interview. After this workshop, participants can effectively describe their individual job-relevant skills and unique strengths, present themselves professionally in a job-interview and are able to master unforeseen or difficult situations confidently. The workshop focuses on the reflection of individual competencies, practical exercises on frequently asked questions and techniques in interviews and dealing with critical or unknown questions. Finally, participants will develop their own authentic self-presentation. Methodologically, the workshop focuses on a change of input phases, feedback rounds and guided exercises.

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