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2016/04/26
by Katrin Wodzicki
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A Chance to Network: The Analytica, 10-13 May 2016, Munich

On Careersteps yesterday, we discussed about how to get in contact with people working in Industry. One among other options is to visit trade fairs. In two weeks, for example, the 25th International trade for Laboratory Technology, Analysis, Biotechnology, and the analytica conference will take place in Munich.

Convincing arguments for taking part in the Analytica outlined by the organizers are:

  • Complete market overview for the laboratory community
    Five exhibition halls full of know-how: analytica presents innovative products, systems, components and applications that cover the entire value chain for laboratories in industry and research. This is the place to find the right solution to meet your needs.
  • All important market leaders directly at the fair
    All of the industry’s global players meet at analytica. This is the only place where you can find such a high concentration of market leaders, scientists and experts. Profit from this efficient network and make contacts at the global level.
  • International trade fair
    With over 1200 exhibitors, 35,384 visitors and 55,000 square meters of exhibition space, analytica is the largest trade fair for analysis, laboratory technology and biotechnology in the world. 36 percent of our exhibitors and 33 percent of our visitors come from abroad.
  • Live Labs for maximum practical relevance
    This popular attraction is certain to create a special atmosphere again in 2016. Experience well-known experts that give live presentations of the latest products and solutions in a real laboratory environment.
  • Summit meeting for science and research
    The renowned analytica conference gives the scientific elite a chance to present the latest analysis results in all application sectors. Discuss the latest developments and fascinating future prospects with international researchers.
  • Consistent leading position
    analytica has been held every two years since 1968. It does an impressive job of maintaining its leading position as an international trade fair, even among global competitors—and expands that position continuously.

2016/04/20
by Christin Schröter
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Cancelled – Workshop “Assessment Center Training”, 23 May 2016

— Cancelled owing to a lack of demand —

We are happy to announce again the workshop “Assessment Center Training” with Barbara Hoffbauer.

Target group: Junior researchers (PhD students and early stage Postdocs) who are currently applying to positions in Industry

Goal: Get to know the procedure of an assessment center and train for it

Date: Monday, 23 May 2016 , 10:00-18:00 o’clock
Duration: 1 day
Place: GZMB building, Justus-von-Liebig-Weg 11, seminar room 0.232
Trainer: Barbara Hoffbauer

The workshop informs about the content and the procedure of typical Assessment Centers. The participants are involved in practical exercises in a candidate’s role as well as in an observer’s role. They perform single exercises like self-presentation or a conflict conversation and group sessions like open discussions or case studies. They learn what is important and what can be prepared or trained. Additionally they will realize what observers will find out about them and what kind of conclusions they might draw.

Registration: Please register here and email to Dr. Katrin Wodzicki (ggnb-career@gwdg.de), including a short statement on your motivation to join the workshop (Why this workshop?).

2016/04/13
by Katrin Wodzicki
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Workshop “Exploring the Unknown – The Company World”, 11 May and 3 June 2016

We are happy to announce again 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: Wednesday, 11 May 2016, 9:00-17:00 o’clock, and Friday, 3 June 2016, 12:00-16:00 o’clock
Duration: 1 + 0.5 days
Place: GZMB building, seminar room -1.105
Trainer: Barbara Hoffbauer

Content:

PhD students and postdocs with a background in natural science, humanities, and social science are usually not educated in economic thinking. Sometimes they do not know how enterprises create values. Often they have no ideas about what different departments contribute to the company’s economic success. This lack of knowledge makes them feeling insecure about their opportunities in fields beside 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 makes fun most and what fits best to them.

Registration: Please register here and email to Dr. Katrin Wodzicki, including a short statement on your motivation to join the workshop (Why this workshop?).

2016/04/13
by Katrin Wodzicki
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Careersteps for Postdocs: Information, Discussion and Networking, 25 April 2016

Less then two weeks until the one-day event Careersteps will take place on Max Planck Campus Göttingen (Faßberg). The workshops had been fully booked within a few days. However, the second part of the event is open to further junior researchers, including late-stage PhD students.

Thus, if you are interested in getting to know services and programs for (post-)doctoral researchers on Göttingen Campus or within the Max Planck Society, join our information booths session from 15.30-16.30 o’clock (open for further participants from 15.00).

If you are curious to get some impulses and information on what makes a successful postdoc, join our interview and discussion with Prof. Bill S. Hansson, Vice President of the Max Planck Society, from 16.30-17.30 o’clock.

If you look for networking opportunities on Göttingen Göttingen Campus, join the networking event with guests starting at 17.30 o’clock.

If you are interested to join one or more of these sessions, please register here.

For those of you who would like to bring your kids to the afternoon sessions you are welcome to do so. We have the possibility to organize child care between 15:00-19:00h which includes a “mobile playground” and trained personnel to supervise the kids. Please inform us by 17 April, at the latest, if you have demand for such a service (including number and age of kids).

2016/03/21
by Katrin Wodzicki
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WoCaNet 2017: Call For Organizers

Here comes the invitation to join the next organizers’ team of our WoCaNet symposium. Do not miss this great chance to develop relevant professional skills and network on Göttingen Campus and beyond!

We would like to invite you to join us: In April 2016, a new team of PhD students and Postdocs will assemble to start organizing the next Womens’ Careers and Networks symposium (WoCaNet), which will take place in fall 2017.

To know what WoCaNet is all about check out our webpage : www.wocanet.uni-goettingen.de

If you like the concept of the symposium, but aren’t sure yet how you could help, here are a few suggestions:

..     love money? … you could be in charge of the financial aspects of this big event!
..     like to talk and communicate? … you could be responsible for PR!
..     love the internet? … you could help to keep the website up to date!
..     like food? … you could find the best caterer for delicious food at the symposium and the networking dinner!
..     love to be creative? … you could design posters, flyers, booklets, info screens!
..     like to be close to the important people? … you could invite inspiring speakers and help organize their stay in Göttingen!

..     love to rule them all? …why not become the head organizer and keep everything up and running?

We will soon organize an introductory meeting for all potential organizers.  You are welcome to come and explore – no firm commitment is expected at this stage! During this meeting, the basic tasks behind organizing the symposium will be explained. This allows people who are potentially interested in joining the organizing team to get an impression about the organization efforts and to ask questions.

For those of you who decide to get involved, a workshop will take place later where the old team will train the new team, the team members will get to know each other and divide in subgroups to tackle the tasks.

If you are interested in joining the next team or just interested in WoCaNet, please send us an email at wocanet@gwdg.de.

We look forward to seeing you!

Katrin
in the name of the WoCaNet 2016 Team

2016/03/15
by Katrin Wodzicki
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Workshop “Getting off to a Flying Start – Prepare Your Next Career Move”, 18-19 April 2016

We are happy to announce the first workshop “Getting off to a Flying Start – Prepare Your Next Career Move” with Barbara Hoffbauer.

Target group: Junior researchers with at least 1 year of postdoctoral experience who are uncertain about their next career steps and consider opportunities in science as well as alternatives outside

Goal: Reflecting and deciding about your next career steps to take

Date: Monday, 18 April 2016, 13-17 o’clock & Tuesday, 19 April 2016, 9-17 o’clock

Duration: 1.5 days

Place: GZMB, Justus-von Liebig-Weg 11, Seminarraum 0.232

Trainer: Barbara Hoffbauer

Detailed description:

Scientists spend a lot of hard and intense work on scientific questions and projects. They always aim to achieve solid results that can be published in highly ranked journals, since scientific papers are the basis for successful job and grant applications. Sometimes, however, this focus leads to the development of career goals which are being reformulated from one publication to the next whilst the development of a career plan for the mid- or long-term comprising important milestones and alternatives often fall by the wayside. Furthermore, discussions with superiors, mentors and decision makers on one’s own future are perceived as difficult and are therefore avoided.
This workshop will support the participants in identifying their professional and personal goals on the basis of their record of accomplishments to date. Participants will recognize the necessary steps to take and actions to implement. Finally, they will develop their personal career pathway by taking their family environment into consideration.

Registration: Please register here and email to Dr. Katrin Wodzicki, including a short statement on your motivation to join the workshop (Why this workshop?).

2016/03/09
by Katrin Wodzicki
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MDC Careerday in Berlin, 14 April 2016

On April 14, 2016, the next career day at the Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine will take place. Among others, there will be a keynote on “Careers in biomedical industry – a few tips for the interested” by Matyas Gorjanacz (EMBL Alumnus & Laboratory Leader, Bayer Pharma AG, Berlin), a world cafe on funding opportunities, a career fair with academic institutions as well as companies as well as a panel discussion on trends and challenges of career development. Here you find the full program. Participation is free of charge, but registration is necessary.