The event will be held in English and run for two days, on December 10 and 11, 2024.

This event helps postdocs and advanced doctoral researchers to prepare for the academic labour market and improve their application and interview skills with modern AI tools.

Even if postdocs have already been working in an academic environment since their studies and can well imagine a further academic career, it is often unclear what is expected in application letters and interviews for academic positions, how the application process works and how applicants can ideally prepare and present themselves. 

Over the course of two half days, postdocs will learn how to identify job options, optimise their application material and prepare for interviews. Special attention will also be paid to how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used effectively in these steps. The workshop therefore also offers practical exercises and live demonstrations of various AI tools.

The aim is to prepare young researchers to present themselves confidently and professionally, especially on the academic labour market.

Participants should bring current job offers and, possibly, application documents to improve them during the event and receive direct feedback. Interview exercises can be carried out and optionally recorded (at the wish of the participants).

This event is open to doctoral researchers and postdocs at KIT who are KHYS members.

The event will be held in English and run for two days, on December 10 and 11, 2024.

Technical requirements: To participate in this event, you need a stable internet connection, a webcam and a microphone. Participants will receive further detailed information regarding the online-platform prior to the event.

If you are unable to attend an event, please inform us promptly via e-mail. This way you are allowing your colleagues the opportunity to participate and you help us to maintain the quality of our Further Education Program. Thank you!