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2016/10/21
by Christin Schröter
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Next application round for the Margaret Maltby Mentoring Program of the UMG

Applications are now open for the new round of the Margaret Maltby Mentoring Program (in German) organized by the human resources development department of the University Medical Center Göttingen.

The program is designed for PhDs, Postdocs and prospective physicians who plan to have a career in science or a science-related field of work and runs for a period of two years (starting in April 2017). All offers related to the program are in German.

It consists of 4 main pillars:

  • one-to-one mentoring between mentor and mentee,
  • regular coaching sessions in small groups
  • access to a diverse training program (including the development of self-management and leadership skills)
  • networking events

For more information check out the homepage of the program.

The deadline for applications is 18 November 2016! For advise on how to apply please contact the coordinator of the program Ulla Heilmeier.

2016/10/20
by Christin Schröter
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Talk: “Biologie studiert, Abschluss in der Tasche – und nun?! Praktiker*innen berichten über Berufswege in der Biologie”, Wednesday, 26 October 2016

We would like to draw your attention to an interesting talk about career options with a degree in Biology that takes place

on Wednesday, 26 October 2016 from 18:00-20:00h
at the GZMB building, Justus-von-Liebig-Weg 11, seminar room 0.232.

You can find more information and the flyer of the event here. The talk will be held in German, but if you have questions afterwards, you can also ask them in English if that is more convenient for you.

If you need child care during the time of the event, please get in contact with the organizer as soon as possible.

2016/10/18
by Christin Schröter
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Talk: “Patenting and Commercializing Scientific Inventions”

You are invited to attend the talk „Patenting and Commercializing Scientific Inventions” by Dr. Stefan Uhle (MBM ScienceBridge) on

31 October 2016, 16:00-17:30h,
at the GZMB building, Justus-von-Liebig-Weg 11, seminar room 0.232.

Dr. Uhle is a patent manager for MBM Science Bridge, the technology transfer organization of Göttingen University, but his talk will also be relevant for employees of the MPIs or the DPZ since most of the legal rules are the same or at least very similar.

His talk provides information about the commercial utilization of research results and inventions. Some of the issues to be discussed are:

  • How can research results be commercialized successfully?
  • In the context of my research project, I have made an invention – which are the next steps?
  • Which help is available from the University and from MBM ScienceBridge GmbH? Where can I find competent contact persons?
  • What does the German Act on Employee Inventions (Arbeitnehmererfindergesetz) provide for University employees? What is the status of Master and Ph.D. Students?
  • Publication vs. Patent? How to manage both?
  • Strategy with intellectual property (IP) rights.
  • Examples of successful projects.

After the talk, Dr. Uhle will take the time to answer your individual questions.

2016/10/18
by Christin Schröter
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Start of the 4th round of the Mentoring Program “WeWiMento”

In the past years science management has become an attractive and diverse job opportunity for young graduated academics. However, it is not always obvious which different organizational units this working field includes and which tasks science managers have to fulfill. The mentoring program WeWiMento aims at supporting graduates and late stage PhDs to get an insight into the broad field of science management and to prepare them for a job in this field.

Program structure

The one-year program consists of three units:

  • One-to-one mentoring

During the entire program each of the mentees will be accompanied by a mentor with experience in science management. The mentor will advise the mentees regarding career entries and perspectives.

  • Qualification and networking

In the first six months of the program the mentees will take part in three two-day workshops with the topics “career entry”, “capability analysis”, and “working at interfaces and in networks”. In different events (peer-group meeting, mentee-mentor lunches) the participants will have the possibility to inform themselves about career perspectives and build up a contact network.

  • Job Shadowing

In the second six months of the program mentees will pass four weeks of job shadowing in different departments or central institutions of the university, which will allow them to get an impression of the different working fields in science management.

The program starts in February 2017. The deadline for registration is 15 November 2016!

For more information on the program and how to apply click here!

2016/10/14
by Katrin Wodzicki
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CANCELLED — Workshop “Involving Your PI in Your Career Development”, 14 November 2016

— workshop cancelled due to a lack of demand —

We are happy to announce the half-day workshop “Involving Your PI in Your Career Development“.

Target group: Junior researchers (late-stage PhD students and Postdocs) who would like to get the support of their PIs or other senior researchers in their career development.

Goal: Becoming aware of the possibilities and limits of involving your PI or other senior researchers in your career development. Developing a personal plan in this regard.

Date: Monday, 14 November 2016, 13:00-17:00 o’clock
Duration: 0.5 day
Place: GZMB building, Justus-von-Liebig-Weg 11, seminar room 0.232
Trainer: Dr. Katrin Wodzicki

Content:
Do you wonder how your principal investigator (PI) could support your career development? In the workshop, you get input in why it might be important to involve your PI and in which form. We will elaborate topics relevant and useful to be discussed with your PI, also in the light of different career decision regarding an academic or non-academic career. We will moreover discuss potential risks of raising critical topics and how to deal with individual challenges. Goals of the workshop are to become clear about which topics you would like to involve your PI in, what to consider in this regard, and to come up with a concrete goal of how to involve your PI in your career development. The workshop will also allow to reflect on further support options you have depending on your situation and career goal. The workshop can also be used to prepare for one-on-one employee review (planned to be obligatory for university’ employees starting in 2017).

Practicing the conversation with the PI is not intended during the workshop. In case of interest of about 6-8 participants, the organization of a communication training might be possible.

Registration: Please register here (if you haven’t done it already) and write an email to Dr. Katrin Wodzicki (ggnb-career@gwdg.de), including a short statement on your motivation to join the workshop (Why this workshop? Which topics would you like to address with your supervisor or other senior researchers?).

2016/10/12
by Christin Schröter
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Workshop “My Project Management Skills”, 22 November 2016

Organization, coordination and effective leadership have become a must for pushing your career, in Academia as well as in other sectors. Not only scientists’ day-to-day work, but also securing external funding requires accurate timing, financial structuring and planning of scientific work. When scientists have little awareness of these skills, it can interfere with their attitude and confidence in achieving their goals. This workshop will raise your self-awareness, show you how to improve your project-management related skills and increase your potential for a successful career.

Target group: Young researchers planning to apply for positions requiring project management experience

Goals: Reflect on your own project management expertise and learn how to present your expertise to potential employers

Date: Tuesday, 22 November 2016, 9:00-17:30h
Place: GZMB building, large seminar room 0.232
Trainer: Silke Oehrlein-Karpi
Duration: 1 day

Registration: Please register here until 15 November 2016 and write an email to ggnb-career@gwdg.de, including a short statement on your motivation to join the workshop.

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2016/09/30
by Christin Schröter
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Workshop ‘Computational Life Sciences @ Bayer’

The Bayer Career Service for PhD and Postdocs offers a workshop on Computational Life Science approaches in Bayer’s agricultural and healthcare R&D where you will have the chance to explore job opportunities in Computational Life Sciences departments at Bayer.

The workshop is designed for doctoral candidates, postdoctoral scientists, and graduates with relevant experience.

For more information on the workshop content click here!

If you are interested in taking part in the workshop, you can submit your complete application via the online application form. The application deadline is 16 October 2016!

Travel and accommodation will be covered by Bayer.