In this workshop, we'll explore the cognitive biases that often cloud our judgment and decision-making as academics. You'll learn techniques to clear mental fog, prioritize effectively, and make confident decisions amidst the many choices you face.

Date: 5 November 2024
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Leibniz Institute for Neurobiology (Magdeburg)

Academic life is filled with unpredictability, from short-term contracts to constant change. This session will provide tools to help you build resilience, manage stress, and navigate the uncertainties of your career with greater confidence.

Date: 6 November 2024
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Online

 Dates:

• 23 October (on-site: KUBUS, hall 1CD)
  
• 7 November (online)
• 21 November (online)
  
• 5 December (online)

In small groups of 4 to 10 participants in 4 sessions

Target Group:

• Female Postdocs and PhD students who aim to pursue an academic career

Aims:

The participants will...

• analyse their individual skills for a career in academia and receive feedback on their goals and, if necessary, identify individual qualification requirements.

• learn about the conditions for success, risks and limits of a career in academia in the context of their individual situation.

• receive information on relevant topics for a career in academia (e.g. appointment procedures, career paths at different academic institutes, work-life balance)

• learn to use their networks and exchange information and experiences with their colleagues.
  

Dates:

• 25 October (on-site: building 7.1/7.2, room 301)
• 17 November (online)
• 12 December (online)
• 9 January (online)
  

In small groups of 4 to 10 participants in 4 sessions

Target Group:

• PhDs in their third year and Postdocs who aim a career outside academia.

Aims:

The participants will...

• gain clarity and receive feedback about their further goals; identify individual qualification requirements, if necessary.

• get to know different career options outside academia and to evaluate their conditions for success, risks and limits in the context of their individual situation.

• receive information on relevant topics for a career outside academia (e.g. non-academic job markets and their requirements profiles, application strategies)

• learn to use and expand their (especially non-academic) networks and exchange information and experiences with their colleagues.
  

 Dates:

• 29 September, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm (building 4.0, room 101)
• 27 October (online)
• 17 November (online)
• 1 December (online)

In small groups of 4 to 10 participants in 4 sessions

Target Group:

• Female Postdocs and PhD students who aim to persue an academic career

Aims:

The participants will...

• analyse their individual skills for a career in academia and receive feedback on their goals and, if necessary, identify individual qualification requirements.

• learn about the conditions for success, risks and limits of a career in academia in the context of their individual situation.

• receive information on relevant topics for a career in academia (e.g. appointment procedures, career paths at different academic institutes, work-life balance)

• learn to use their networks and exchange information and experiences with their colleagues.
  

Dates:

• 8 September (online)
• 12 October (online)
• 7 November (online)
• 12 December (online)

In small groups of 4 to 10 participants in 4 sessions

Target Group:

• Postdocs who completed their PhD 3 years ago or longer

Aims:

The participants will...

• gain clarity and receive feedback about their further goals; identify individual qualification requirements, if necessary.

• get to know different career options outside academia and to evaluate their conditions for success, risks and limits in the context of their individual situation.

• receive information on relevant topics for a career outside academia (e.g. non-academic job markets and their requirements profiles, application strategies)

• learn to use and expand their (especially non-academic) networks and exchange information and experiences with their colleagues.
  

Date & Time: 17 June, 1:00 – 4:30 pm
Location: Online
Language: English
Target Group: Supervisors, PIs, everyone operating Career Talks

Aim of the workshop
Supervisors in academia have diverse professional roles. Supporting and guiding early career researchers towards their next career move is one of them. Often, supervisors have not been trained for this role, which can lead to pressure and stress on both sides. This interactive workshop will help you to raise awareness of your role as (career) coach and will provide a frame how to effectively approach and fulfil it.

Participants of the workshop will

• Increase their awareness of and acquire tools for their role as (career) coach
• Learn how to enable and empower others to proactively manage their career
• Strengthen their network among Helmholtz Centers

Topics covered in the workshop include

• Role awareness: (career) coach, mentor
• GROW method: supporting early career researcher towards their next career step
• Career options for researchers: “What’s out there?”
• How to make decisions: competencies, motivation & interests

Working style

• Interactive learning environment: participants will actively engage in discussions and exercises
• Balanced ratio of teaching and practical exercises in pairs or small groups
• It will be worked with real life cases of participants
• Materials produced during the workshop will be made available to participants