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2017/04/24
by Christin Schröter
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Information event on how to apply for MSCA Individual Fellowships on 14 June 2017

With the Individual Fellowships (IF) programme, the European Commission supports individual scientific careers by funding mobility opportunities, research and training.

Under the 2017 call, EUR 248.7 million are foreseen to fund IF projects. Deadline for the submission of proposals is 14 September 14 2017.

Click here to see the official Call for Applications.

In order to inform and prepare applicants for the open call, KoWi (European Liaison Office of the German Research Organisations) and the International Office of the University of Göttingen offer an information event on the MSCA Individual Fellowships on 14 June 2017.

At this event, speakers will introduce the most relevant aspects of the IF call 2017 and provide tips on writing a proposal. In addition, an MSCA fellow and an evaluator will present their personal experiences. The event targets researchers from Germany and abroad planning to conduct an IF project at a German host institution as well as at administrative staff involved in proposal submission and management.

Registration for the information event will be open from 19 April 2017 until two weeks prior to the event: http://www.kowi.de/en/kowi/events/registration.aspx/veranid-218/

If you have questions concerning the fellowships or the information event, please contact Ricarda Blumentritt from the International Office

 

 

2017/04/12
by Christin Schröter
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March for Science in Göttingen: Call for Science Explainers and Volunteers

On Saturday, 22 April 2017, researchers are taking to the streets to speak up for free, open and independent science. The March for Science will take place in Göttingen along with over 400 other cities worldwide, 14 in Germany.

The Göttingen participants gather at 11:00h at the Gänseliesel and walk down Weender Straße to the Auditorium to listen to speeches of invited guests.

In order to celebrate science, you are invited to take part to discuss what science can offer and to educate the public about science. One hour before the march, at 10:00h, volunteer scientists will meet at the Gänseliesel to informally discuss scientific topics with the general public.

The organizers are still looking for volunteers and scientists who like to talk about their work and science in general. Communication would be preferably in German but non-German speakers will have lots of opportunities as well.

What could your participation look like? You can be as colorful and creative as you like, but here are a few suggestions for the march and/or for the pre-event:

  • Make a sign or shirt saying: “Ich bin xyz-Wissenschaftler, frag mich alles“ (I’m a xyz-scientist, ask me anything)
  • Talk to people walking by if they are interested in science or a specific topic of your choice
  • Dress-up as your favorite scientist
  • Dress-up as your favorite scientific theory/effect
  • Bring the PhD-cart of your lab and decorate it
  • Bring (old) science posters to show what communication among scientists look like
  • Participate in the sign-making event (will happen a few days before the march)
  • Bring little experiments to show science

Please write an email to sciencemarchgoe@gmail.com if you are curious and would like to participate. Your support and contribution would be very much appreciated.

2017/04/10
by Christin Schröter
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Call for Applications: Eppendorf & Science Prize for Neurobiology

The annual Eppendorf & Science Prize for Neurobiology is an international award which honors young scientists for their outstanding contributions to neurobiological research based on methods of molecular and cell biology. The winner and finalists are selected by a committee of independent scientists, chaired by Science’s Senior Editor, Dr. Peter Stern. Researchers who are not older than 35 years are invited to apply.

The winner receives

  • Prize money of US$ 25,000
  • Publication in Science of an essay by the winner about his/her research
  • Full support to attend the Prize Ceremony held in conjunction with the Annual Meeting of the Society for Neuroscience in the USA
  • An invitation to visit Eppendorf in Hamburg, Germany
  • Up to three finalists are honored, too!

Application deadline: 15 June 2017

Rules of eligibility

  • Entrants must be neurobiologists with an advanced degree received in the last 10 years and not older than 35 years of age.
  • The entrant’s essay must describe contributions to neurobiological research based on methods of molecular and cell biology.
  • The entrant must have performed or directed the work described in the essay.
  • The research must have been performed during the previous three years.

For more information on the prize, the application process and judging procedure click here: www.eppendorf.com/prize

2017/03/24
by Christin Schröter
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Science Careers – Career Handbook 2017

Science Careers has published a new handbook that offers information about the latest career opportunities in many science-related fields.

The profiles included in this booklet provide an overview of the types of organizations that are accepting resumes and the kinds of positions they offer. It also includes some articles with general tips and advice on job searching.

To download the brochure click here: CareerHandbook2017

2017/03/24
by Christin Schröter
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Workshop “Exploring the Unknown – The Company World”, 25 April and 12 May 2017

We are happy to announce the workshop “Exploring the Unknown – The Company World” with Barbara Hoffbauer.

Target group: Junior researchers who are currently applying or plan to apply soon to positions in Industry

Goal: Getting to know the departments and their functions in a company and reflect about whether related jobs fit to you

Dates: Tuesday, 25 April 2017 (9:30-17:00 h) and Friday, 12 May 2017 (12:30-16:30 h)
Duration: 1 + 0.5 days
Place: GZMB building, seminar room 0.233
Trainer: Barbara Hoffbauer

Registration: Please register here and write an email to ggnb-career@gwdg.de, including a short statement on your motivation to join the workshop.

Detailed Description: PhD students and postdocs with a background in natural and social sciences are usually not educated in economic thinking. Sometimes they do not know how enterprises create values. Often they have no idea what different departments contribute to the company’s economic success. This lack of knowledge makes them feel insecure about their opportunities in fields aside from research and development. That is the reason why their applications are often not convincing. In this course, participants will learn about different roles and tasks in enterprises and how employees in different departments interact and depend on each other. Playing different roles enables participants to realize for themselves what is the most fun and what fits best to them.

2017/03/22
by Christin Schröter
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Career Impulse Session (5 May 2017) with Alexander Brinkmann

We are happy to invite you to another Career Impulse Session titled “Working IN and WITH Intellectual Property (Management)” with Dr. Alexander Brinkmann.

Date: Friday, 5 May 2017
Time: 14-16h
Location: GZMB building, Justus-von-Liebig-Weg 11, seminar room 0.232 (ground floor)

After the talk, Alexander Brinkmann will take some time to answer your individual questions and you will have a platform for interactive and informal exchange about career-related topics.

For organizational reasons we would be grateful if you could write a short email to ggnb-career@gwdg.de if you plan to attend.

Information about the speaker:

Dr. Alexander Brinkmann studied Physics at the University of Göttingen.

During his work as a PhD researcher at the Institute for Neurophysiology and Cellular Biophysics he performed research in the field of neuroscience and developed a fast confocal line-scanning microscope.

In 2015 he finished an additional training regarding intellectual property at the Beuth University of Applied Sciences. Since 2016 Alexander works as a Patent Manager at the MBM ScienceBridge GmbH and is for example responsible for evaluating and exploiting the commercial potential of new inventions. The MBM ScienceBridge GmbH acts as technology transfer office for several universities and research institutions in Göttingen and Lower Saxony.

During the Career Impulse Session, Alexander will talk about working in the intellectual property sector as well as about making use of intellectual property as a scientist and inventor.

2017/03/02
by Christin Schröter
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BioBusiness Summer School, 26-30 June 2017, Amsterdam

The BioBusiness Summer School offers PhD students and Postdocs with a background in Life Sciences who are considering a career outside of academia the chance to support their career orientation in industry and to increase their understanding of business aspects of Life Sciences

The intensive five-day programme will deal with business subjects such as product development, intellectual property rights, business models, entrepreneurship and finance.

Dates: 26-30 June 2017
Location: Amsterdam & Leiden/ Netherlands

Places are limited. If you register before 17 April 2017 you can take advantage of the early-bird fee (965€ including VAT). The regular fee is 1.115€ (including VAT). The deadline for application is 1 June 2017.

Course objectives are:

  • Learn about the main business topics in Life Sciences.
  • Explore the international field of Life Sciences industry.
  • Meet experts and business leaders.
  • Gain insight in your own capabilities and profile