KIT - Karlsruhe House of Young Scientists (KHYS) Postdocs - Qualification & Career Development - KHYS Further Education Program for Postdocs

9:00 - 16:30

Conference Presentation Training. Engaging the Listener in Your Talk (Two-day) [Online Workshop]

Online Seminar

Online

Julie Stearns, Impulsplus

The event will be held in English and run for two days, on June 22 and 23, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m each.

For young scientists, it is a regular and important task to present their work to others. At the same time, however, to persuasively communicate one’s ideas to colleagues or decision-making bodies is often considered challenging. Yet, being a good speaker is often just question of developing a set of skills and techniques such as the use of voice and body language, an effective presentation structure and the dynamic use of language.

This workshop provides participants the opportunity to improve their conference presentation skills. Throughout the two-day workshop, participants will be guided through interactive exercises to improve verbal and nonverbal communication, improve the ability to listen and react generously, and to integrate focusing techniques, which empower the speaker. Attention will also be given to structural and language aspects to improve clarity and flow of the talk.

Contents in Brief
• Crafting an impactful opening
• Engaging the audience throughout the talk
• Affirming the strengths and individual style of the speaker
• Tips to work with body language and voice
• Structuring tools
• Constructive tactics for dealing with nervousness

Methods
• Trainer input (lecture sessions)
• Partner activities in “break out rooms”
• Language tools and templates for practice
• Interactive discussion sessions

The event will be held in English and run for two days, on June 22 and 23, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each.

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.

This event is open to doctoral researchers and postdocs at KIT who are KHYS members. If you are currently not yet a member of KHYS, you can register here.

We generally expect participants to attend throughout the entire duration of 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!

10:00 - 17:00

Scientific Writing. What Makes a Good Paper and How to Write It (Two-day) [On-site Workshop]

Workshop

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Bldg. 01.52 (Gastdozentenhaus), seminar room Dürer-Saal (ground floor) …

Dr. Carsten Rohr, Soft Skills in Hard Science

The event will be held in English and run for two days, on June 23 and June 24, 2026.

Publications of research results is the currency in modern science. It might not be your favourite occupation, but it is a decisive one, strongly determining your future research and career opportunities. In this course, you will be introduced to the process of writing a scientific paper. In order to deepen and apply this knowledge, you will also actually produce a manuscript based on your research data (and one that might serve as the foundation for a journal submission). Questions about other forms of text like conference papers can also be discussed.

A-Z of scientific writing
Developing a clear main message Priority setting in the writing process Structure and logical flow of the text Create meaningful graphics Do’s and Don’ts of AI Tools in writing Tools and use cases for AI in writing How to develop a daily writing routine Efficient communication with co-authors
Please note: Given that this is a hands-on workshop, you need some (analyzed) data to serve as the foundation for a journal article. Please also bring some scientific texts you wrote (e.g., Bachelor or Master thesis, and any published or upcoming papers) to the workshop.

This event is open to doctoral researchers and postdocs at KIT who are KHYS members. If you are currently not yet a member of KHYS, you can register here.

The event will be held in English and run for two days, on June 23 and June 24, 2026.

We generally expect participants to attend throughout the entire duration of 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!

15:00 - 17:00

KHYS: Offene Sprechstunde zur Beratung/Open consultation hours

Geb. 30.96, Raum 116

Nachwuchsforschende werden mit verschiedenen Herausforderungen konfrontiert, die zu Konflikten führen können, zum Beispiel im Betreuungsverhältnis, innerhalb der Arbeitsgruppe, im Hinblick auf Finanzierungsfragen oder hinsichtlich des selbststrukturierten Arbeitens. Die herausfordernde Phase kann auch persönliche Probleme mit sich bringen. Sollten Sie sich in einer solchen oder ähnlichen Situation befinden, können Sie bei verschiedenen Anlaufstellen am KIT Unterstützung finden. Einen Überblick finden Sie auf unserer Webseite unter www.khys.kit.edu/Anlaufstellen.
Unter anderem bietet das Karlsruhe House of Young Scientists (KHYS) in der Regel jeden Donnerstag von 15:00 bis 17:00 Uhr eine offene Sprechstunde zur Beratung in Konfliktfällen an. Dort können Sie in einem geschützten Rahmen Ihre Situation darlegen. In dieser Erstberatung informieren und beraten wir Sie individuell, wie Sie mit herausfordernden Situationen und Konflikten umgehen können und verweisen ggf. an weitere Stellen. Gerne können Sie auch einen individuellen Beratungstermin (auch per MS Teams) vereinbaren. Jutta Klein-Hitpaß steht Ihnen für Fragen oder Terminabsprachen gerne zur Verfügung.

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Junior researchers face different challenges in their research period. These can lead to conflicts, for example concerning the supervising relationship, within a working group, regarding financing issues, or concerning self-structured working. This challenging phase can also lead to personal problems. Should you find yourself in such or similar situations, you can find support at various advisory offices at KIT. For an overview please refer to our website: https://www.khys.kit.edu/english/advisory-offices.php.
KHYS offers open consultation hours in principle every Thursday from 3 to 5 p.m. There you can safely discuss your situation. During this initial consultation, we offer information and advice on how to deal with challenging situations and conflicts. If applicable, we will refer you to other advisory offices. You are also welcome to make an appointment (also for an MS Teams meeting). Jutta Klein-Hitpaß will be happy to answer any questions you may have or to offer you an appointment.

9:00 - 12:30

Grant Proposal Development. How to Design and Communicate your Research Project Convincingly for Funding Bodies (Four sessions) [Online Workshop]

Online Seminar

Online

Dr. Sabine Preusse, RaumZeit e.K. Coaching Beratung Training

The event will be held in English and run for four days, on June 29 & 30 and on July 6 & 7, 2026.

Developing successful grant applications is an essential skill for a career in research. In this workshop you will learn tools and background information that, on the one hand, will help you to efficiently develop your research idea into a research project which matches your target funding program and, on the other hand, to write it up in a grant proposal of high quality. We will also discuss opportunities and limitations of integrating AI into the proposal writing process.

Objectives:
Get an overview on funding program and how you can use them for driving your career as a researcher Develop your own idea for a research project proposal into a first work-plan Understand how to match your research project to the funding program in order to increase the potential to be funded Understand the basics of budget planning Acquire basic skills for formulating objectives, progress beyond the state of the art and impact Try out a set of tools to efficiently develop a research proposal.
Methods:
Presentation of background information Applying the RaumZeit toolkit to your own idea for a research project Group work Feedback from trainer and peers
Please note: Participants who enter the workshop with an idea for a research project will benefit the most from its program. The idea may be newly developed, or you have been thinking about it for quite some time. The workshop envisages that you will ideally continue to work on your proposal between the workshop sessions. Please plan time for this accordingly. However, a prior project idea is not a pre-requisite for successfully participating.
We will have optional homework, so please plan additional time between the sessions for further developing your building blocks for a grant proposal.

Eligibility: This event is mainly aimed at postdocs, however, it is also open to interested doctoral researchers at KIT. Both have to be members of KHYS. If you are currently not yet a member of KHYS, you can register here.

The event will be held in English and run for four days, on June 29 & 30 and on July 6 & 7, 2026.

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.

We generally expect participants to attend throughout the entire duration of 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!

Getting Published [E-LEARNING]

e-learning

The course advises young scientists on how to publish the hard-won results of their research and to plan an appropriate publication strategy for their early academic career. The course will begin by exploring why researchers in the sciences should publish their results. It will then guide participants through the processes involved in getting an article or paper published in an academic journal, including:
Reasons for publishing your work and some of the key factors you need to consider when getting started
Navigating the pre-submission stage, from planning your time to preparing supplementary material, information and metadata
The importance of review for quality control and the requirements of the review process
Relevant resources, platforms and social media that can help ensure you publish in an impactful way

Duration of this course: 150 min

The indicated course duration refers to the pure review of the learning content. Please plan additional time for working on exercises and transfer tasks.

This e-learning course is being offered in a self-learning format. You therefore have the option to begin at any time convenient to you and work through it at your own pace.

Please note
You can access the course on the KOaLA-online training platform of KIT.

+++ Please make sure to use Firefox when accessing the e-learning courses on KOaLA. Otherwise the courses and your learning progress might not be displayed correctly. +++

Please follow the subsequent link to the platform website: https://koala.kit.edu Please register on the platform with your KIT-account details (‘Mit KIT-Account anmelden’) Please select the tile ‘Repository’ (‘Magazin’) and scroll to the ‘Marketplace’ (‘Marktplatz’) where you will find all available tiles of KHYS e-learning courses. Please select the tile of the course and click ‘Join’ (‘Beitreten’).
This course is open to all KIT-members at any time.

Conferences, Presenting and Networking. Communicating Your Research with Impact [E-LEARNING]

e-learning

This course will help you to explore how you can communicate your work to a range of audiences using digital tools and innovative communication methods. It will also encourage you to reflect on how you can build networks and connect with your professional community. This course helps you to: Communicating the importance of your work to a potential funder or industry partner Identify the networks that are meaningful to you Develop strategies that can help you to build your networks and connect with a professional community Explain how digital communication and social media might provide networking opportunities and how to make the most of in-person event Evaluate how innovative approaches can contribute to your research communication strategy
Throughout the course, in-depth interviews with current doctoral researchers and experienced academics will provide you with tips and advice on various aspects of attending, presenting at and organising seminars, symposia and conferences.

Duration of this course: 120 min

The indicated course duration refers to the pure review of the learning content. Please plan additional time for working on exercises and transfer tasks.

This e-learning course is being offered in a self-learning format. You therefore have the option to begin at any time convenient to you and work through it at your own pace.

Please note
You can access the course on the KOaLA-online training platform of KIT.

+++ Please make sure to use Firefox when accessing the e-learning courses on KOaLA. Otherwise the courses and your learning progress might not be displayed correctly. +++

Please follow the subsequent link to the platform website: https://koala.kit.edu Please register on the platform with your KIT-account details (‘Mit KIT-Account anmelden’) Please select the tile ‘Repository’ (‘Magazin’) and scroll to the ‘Marketplace’ (‘Marktplatz’) where you will find all available tiles of KHYS e-learning courses. Please select the tile of the course and click ‘Join’ (‘Beitreten’).
This course is open to all KIT-members at any time.

Short-Cuts to Industry. Initial Insights into Leadership [E-LEARNING]

e-learning

A career in industry is an attractive option for many young scientists after completing their doctorate or postdoc phase. And quite a few actually choose to leave academia with the aspiration of entering responsible positions in the private sector.

However, given that employees in private enterprises often are required to both pursue different goals and work differently compared to employees in research institutions, scientists need to adopt different mindsets and competences for succeeding in a business environment. In addition to specialist professional knowledge, transferrable skills in the areas of management methods, leadership and communication are particularly required.

To give you a head start for a successful career entry in the private sector, this e-learning program provides initial insights into key competences specifically for the business context. A selection of short online courses examines a variety of relevant topics, taking examples from everyday business life as their starting point. Apart from conveying theoretical background information they offer practical advice and provide suggestions for exercises and self-reflexion. Competences acquired by working thouroughly on these e-learnings can also be helpful for similar tasks in other than industrial work contexts, of course.

We have three modules in our Short-Cuts to Industry Program: Management Methods - Leadership - Communication. Depending on your personal needs, you can choose one course per module (they are offered in English, German or other languages) and compile them into your personal self-learning programme. Get fit for a career in industry! Below you can register for the Leadership module.

Leadership
New to the Leadership Role (50 min)
Female Leadership (80 min)
Making Good Decisions (70 min)
Giving Feedback (70 min)
Lateral Leadership (50 min)
Successfully Structuring Team Development (60 min)

Information on registration and course operation
You will be able to choose one course per module. Please choose carefully on the basis of the course descriptions, taking into account that some courses overlap in their content.

This e-learning course is being offered in a self-learning format. You therefore have the option to begin at any time convenient to you and work through it at your own pace. Please note that the indicated course durations refer to the pure processing time of the course contents. Please plan additional time for transfer tasks.

Please note
You will receive the login details as well as further information on the course in a separate e-mail within three weeks after registration for the course. Please register below for the Leadership module. The e-learning will be accessed on an external online training platform.

You can find the Management Methods module here: https://www.khys.kit.edu/veranstaltungskalender.php/event/55576 You can find the Communication module here: https://www.khys.kit.edu/veranstaltungskalender.php/event/55578

Short-Cuts to Industry. Initial Insights into Management Methods [E-LEARNING]

e-learning

A career in industry is an attractive option for many young scientists after completing their doctorate or postdoc phase. And quite a few actually choose to leave academia with the aspiration of entering responsible positions in the private sector.

However, given that employees in private enterprises often are required to both pursue different goals and work differently compared to employees in research institutions, scientists need to adopt different mindsets and competences for succeeding in a business environment. In addition to specialist professional knowledge, transferrable skills in the areas of management methods, leadership and communication are particularly required.

To give you a head start for a successful career entry in the private sector, this e-learning program provides initial insights into key competences specifically for the business context. A selection of short online courses examines a variety of relevant topics, taking examples from everyday business life as their starting point. Apart from conveying theoretical background information they offer practical advice and provide suggestions for exercises and self-reflexion. Competences acquired by working thouroughly on these e-learnings can also be helpful for similar tasks in other than industrial work contexts, of course.

We have three modules in our Short-Cuts to Industry Program: Management Methods - Leadership - Communication. Depending on your personal needs, you can choose one course per module (they are offered in English, German or other languages) and compile them into your personal self-learning programme. Get fit for a career in industry! Below you can register for the Management Methods module.

Management Methods
Agile Project Management - Basics (60 min)
Developing an Agile Mindset (80 min)
Design Thinking (70 min)
Scrum – The Overview (80 min)
Time Management (70 min)
Big Data - Understanding the World of Data (60 min)

Information on registration and course operation
You will be able to choose one course per module. Please choose carefully on the basis of the course descriptions, taking into account that some courses overlap in their content.

This e-learning course is being offered in a self-learning format. You therefore have the option to begin at any time convenient to you and work through it at your own pace. Please note that the indicated course durations refer to the pure processing time of the course contents. Please plan additional time for transfer tasks.

Please note
You will receive the login details as well as further information on the course in a separate e-mail within three weeks after registration for the course. Please register below for the Management Methods module. The e-learning will be accessed on an external online training platform.

You can find the Leadership module here: https://www.khys.kit.edu/veranstaltungskalender.php/event/55577 You can find the Communication module here: https://www.khys.kit.edu/veranstaltungskalender.php/event/55578

Short-Cuts to Industry. Initial Insights into Communication [E-LEARNING]

e-learning

A career in industry is an attractive option for many young scientists after completing their doctorate or postdoc phase. And quite a few actually choose to leave academia with the aspiration of entering responsible positions in the private sector.

However, given that employees in private enterprises often are required to both pursue different goals and work differently compared to employees in research institutions, scientists need to adopt different mindsets and competences for succeeding in a business environment. In addition to specialist professional knowledge, transferrable skills in the areas of management methods, leadership and communication are particularly required.

To give you a head start for a successful career entry in the private sector, this e-learning program provides initial insights into key competences specifically for the business context. A selection of short online courses examines a variety of relevant topics, taking examples from everyday business life as their starting point. Apart from conveying theoretical background information they offer practical advice and provide suggestions for exercises and self-reflexion. Competences acquired by working thouroughly on these e-learnings can also be helpful for similar tasks in other than industrial work contexts, of course.

We have three modules in our Short-Cuts to Industry Program: Management Methods - Leadership - Communication. Depending on your personal needs, you can choose one course per module (they are offered in English, German or other languages) and compile them into your personal self-learning programme. Get fit for a career in industry! Below you can register for the Communication module.

Communication
Moderating Meetings (50 min)
Targeted Networking (100 min)
Basics of Negotiations (70 min)
Storytelling within the Company (80 min)
Arguing and Persuading Using the Five-Sentence Method (100 min)
Virtual Teams – Communication (50 min)

Information on registration and course operation
You will be able to choose one course per module. Please choose carefully on the basis of the course descriptions, taking into account that some courses overlap in their content.

This e-learning course is being offered in a self-learning format. You therefore have the option to begin at any time convenient to you and work through it at your own pace. Please note that the indicated course durations refer to the pure processing time of the course contents. Please plan additional time for transfer tasks.

Please note
You will receive the login details as well as further information on the course in a separate e-mail within three weeks after registration for the course. Please register below for the Communication module. The e-learning will be accessed on an external online training platform.

You can find the Management Methods module here: https://www.khys.kit.edu/veranstaltungskalender.php/event/55576 You can find the Leadership module here: https://www.khys.kit.edu/veranstaltungskalender.php/event/55577

Basics of Science Communication [E-LEARNING]

e-learning

On many occasions, young scientists communicate about their work, project or institution with the public or the media. This basic course of the National Institute for Science Communication (NaWik) gives participants an overview of communicating with target groups outside of academia and teaches first practical basics. The focus is on topics such as dimensions of science communication, the interaction of communicators and target groups, or dealing with the media.

Learning Goals
Knowledge of the functions of external science communication Reflection of players, their roles and interactions Building and consolidating core competencies
Content
Strategic planning of science communication Actors in science communication Target groups and media Develop your own core message Trust in science
The e-learning course contains videos and animations, texts, audio and screencasts. Participants apply what they have learned in exercises, quizzes, and knowledge tests, and they can also deepen their knowledge through links to internal and external content. The course is provided in English or German, participants can choose the laguage after registration.

Please notice: You can register below, we will then check your registration. The use of this e-learning offer requires an additional registration on the provider's website. If you are a KHYS member, you will receive the registration link from us in a separate mail, probably two to three weeks after your registration.

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

Statistical Research Methods [E-LEARNING]

e-learning

Statistical Research Methods provides comprehensive, cross-disciplinary support for junior researchers who require a foundation or refresher in statistical methods. With a pre-programme diagnostic tool, signposted material and a modular format, the course supports researchers who want to evaluate and interpret statistics. It addresses the current statistics context, taking the interdisciplinary research environment into consideration.

The course includes the following modules:

Utilise statistics to enable and enhance your research Storytelling with data visualisation and exploratory analysis with descriptive statistics Probability distributions as approximating models of reality Sampling, estimation and generalisation of results Evidence-based statistical inference False positives? False negatives? The need for replicability of results Categorical predictors with analysis of variance (ANOVA) Explaining the world of variation through linear modelling
Duration of this course: 4-5 h

The indicated course duration refers to the pure review of the learning content. Please plan additional time for working on exercises and transfer tasks.

This e-learning course is being offered in a self-learning format. You therefore have the option to begin at any time convenient to you and work through it at your own pace.

Please note
You can access the course on the KOaLA-online training platform of KIT.

+++ Please make sure to use Firefox when accessing the e-learning courses on KOaLA. Otherwise the courses and your learning progress might not be displayed correctly. +++

1. Please follow the subsequent link to the platform website: https://koala.kit.edu
2. Please register on the platform with your KIT-account details (‘Mit KIT-Account anmelden’)
3. Please select the tile ‘Repository’ (‘Magazin’) and scroll to the ‘Marketplace’ (‘Marktplatz’) where you will find all available tiles of KHYS e-learning courses. Please select the tile of the course and click ‘Join’ (‘Beitreten’).

This course is open to all KIT-members at any time.

13:00 - 17:00

Introduction to Programming with Python (Three sessions) [Online Workshop]

Online Seminar

Online

Dr. Boyana Boneva & Dr. Kevin Leiss, Codeprehensible

The event will be held in English and run for three days, on July 3, July 10 and July 17, 2026, 1 p.m to 5 p.m each.

Expand your programming skills with Python. Python is a versatile and powerful language used in fields like web development and machine learning. Its high demand makes it a valuable skill for enhancing your research and job prospects.

Content and Learning Objectives: This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Python. By the end, participants will be able to read and write Python scripts and develop efficient solutions by breaking down complex problems. Topics include basic syntax, variables, loops, functions, and more.

Methods: The course combines theoretical explanations, practical demonstrations, and interactive exercises, allowing you to ask questions and apply what you learn immediately.

Benefits: Gain a solid foundation in Python, automate tasks, and improve workflow efficiency. Be prepared to tackle programming challenges in your research and beyond.

Special Features:
•      No prior knowledge required
•      The course will not be recorded
•      No preparatory tasks necessary – just bring your curiosity!

This event is open to doctoral researchers and postdocs at KIT who are KHYS members. If you are currently not yet a member of KHYS, you can register here.

The event will be held in English and run for three days, on July 3, July 10 and July 17, 2026, 1 p.m to 5 p.m each.

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.

We generally expect participants to attend throughout the entire duration of 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!

9:00 - 16:30

Grundlagen des Projektmanagements (zweitägig) [Präsenz Workshop]

Workshop

Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)
Geb. 01.52 (Gastdozentenhaus), Dürer-Saal (EG) …

Dr. Lukas Heierle, Lukas Bischof Hochschulberatung

Die Veranstaltung findet auf Deutsch und an zwei Tagen statt, am 6. und 7. Juli 2026, jeweils von 9:00 bis 16:30 Uhr.

Projektmanagement ist eine Schlüsselkompetenz – sowohl für zukünftige Aufgaben außerhalb der Wissenschaft, als auch für den Arbeitsalltag von Forschenden. Projekte gelingen, wenn fachliches Können mit soliden Management- und Selbstführungskompetenzen kombiniert wird.

Dieser Workshop führt in die Grundlagen des Projektmanagements ein und richtet sich an Promovierende und Postdocs ohne Vorkenntnisse. Sie lernen, Projekte systematisch zu planen und durchzuführen – von SMART-Zielen über Ressourcen- und Risikoanalysen bis hin zu agilen und klassischen Ansätzen. Praxisbeispiele, Erfahrungsaustausch,Einblicke in Online-Tools und der Einbezug von KI in das Projektmanagement runden den Workshop ab.

Nach dem Workshop können Sie:
Projekte effizient planen und steuern: Projektziele SMART definieren, Planung von Umfang, Ressourcen, Zeit, Stakeholderanalyse, Risikoanalyse den Projektlebenszyklus verstehen und umsetzen: Rollen, Aktivitäten, Meilensteine, Kommunikation im Projekt, Risikomanagement, Projektstrukturplan, Projektsteuerung klassisches, agiles und hybrides Projektmanagement unterscheiden typische Fallstricke vermeiden und neue Lösungsansätze nutzen ausgewählte Online-Tools für das Projektmanagement nutzen
Der Workshop ist praxisorientiert, erfahrungsbasiert und interaktiv. Wir erarbeiten alle Phasen des Projektmanagements anhand von Beispielen und bieten Raum für individuellen Erfahrungsaustausch.

Erhalten Sie das Rüstzeug für professionelles Projektmanagement – in der Wissenschaft und darüber hinaus.

Bitte beachten Sie: Neben diesem Workshop bietet das KHYS weitere Projektmanagementkurse mit unterschiedlichen Schwerpunkten an, dabei kann es zu inhaltlichen Überschneidungen kommen:

Getting Started. Managing your Dissertation Project Successfully Project Management for Research Projects Projektmanagement in der Industrie Agile Project Management (für Fortgeschrittene mit Vorwissen)
Die Veranstaltung richtet sich an Promovierende und Postdocs am KIT (Mitglieder des KHYS). Wenn Sie derzeit noch kein Mitglied bei KHYS sind, können Sie sich hier registrieren.

Die Veranstaltung findet auf Deutsch und an zwei Tagen statt, am 6. und 7. Juli 2026, jeweils von 9:00 bis 16:30 Uhr.

Eine vollständige Anwesenheit an der Veranstaltung wird erwartet.

Bitte melden Sie sich frühzeitig per E-Mail ab, wenn Sie nicht an einer Veranstaltung teilnehmen können. Damit können Personen von der Warteliste nachrücken und Sie helfen uns, die Qualität des Weiterbildungsprogramms aufrecht zu erhalten. Vielen Dank!

8:00 - 9:30

Shut Up and Write! (10 weeks) [On-Site Writing Course]

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Campus South …

Donald Richardson, Sprachenzentrum KIT

The event will be held in English and run for ten weeks, from September 7 until November 9, 2026.

Shut Up and Write! – Structured Writing Time for Docs and Postdocs

Writing is essential to academic success, yet finding uninterrupted time for focused work can be challenging in the busy life of a young researcher. Shut up and write! offers young researchers at KIT a quiet, structured space to make real progress on their writing—whether it’s a paper, grant proposal, or other academic text. Each session comprises 90 minutes. Every other week there will be a short 15-minute input by the instructor on topics such as writing strategies, time management, or overcoming blocks. After this, you have time and space to work on your text in peace and quiet. In our teaching weeks, we also offer individual 35-minute one-on-one coaching sessions booked with the instructor to discuss writing challenges, receive feedback, or seek advice on structure and clarity. The rest of the group writes quietly during this time.

This course is not a comprehensive introduction to academic writing, but rather a space to strengthen personal writing habits, receive tailored guidance, and build momentum through structured practice.

Participants will leave with a clearer sense of their own writing process, new tools for staying productive, and meaningful progress on their current project. No preparation is required—just bring your own writing project and get started.

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 ten weeks, from September 7 until November 9, 2026.

If you are unable to attend an event, please inform us promptly via email. 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!

9:00 - 16:00

Disputationstraining (zweitägig) [Präsenz Workshop]

Workshop

Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)
Geb. 30.96, Seminarraum 006 (EG)

Torsten Rother, Sprechwege

Die Veranstaltung findet auf Deutsch und an zwei Tagen statt, am 16. und 17. September 2026, jeweils von 9:00 bis 16:00 Uhr.

Der letzte große Meilenstein der Promotion ist die mündliche Verteidigung der Arbeit, die besondere kommunikative Herausforderungen mit sich bringt. Dieses Seminar richtet sich an Promovierende, die sich intensiv auf ihre Disputation vorbereiten wollen.

Der thematische Schwerpunkt des Workshops widmet sich der Fragerunde innerhalb der Prüfung: Wie gehe ich mit schwierigen Fragen um? Wie reagiere ich auf kritische bis provozierende Fragen? Wie kann ich damit umgehen, wenn ich die Antwort auf eine Frage nicht weiß? Was mache ich bei einem „Black-Out“?

Zu Beginn des Seminars verschaffen wir uns einen Überblick über Ablauf und Bedeutung einer Disputation. Wir sammeln Fragen, die typischerweise in Disputationen auftreten.

Im Anschluss werden fünf Strategien für eine überzeugende argumentative sowie rhetorische Positionierung während der Disputation vermittelt. Diese werden in Einzel- und Gruppenarbeit trainiert sowie im wichtigsten Bestandteil des Workshops – den Disputations-Simulationen – von den Promovierenden aktiv umgesetzt. Bei Bedarf kann zudem der Umgang mit Lampenfieber thematisiert werden.

Workshop Inhalte:
Sie haben einen Überblick über Ablauf, Bedeutung und Funktion einer Disputation. Sie kennen typische Fragen der Prüfungskommission. Sie können auf kritische bis provozierende Fragen souverän reagieren. Sie haben Vorbereitungswerkzeuge für erwartbare Fragen zu Ihrem Thema. Sie haben einen Überblick über Ihre Stärken und Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten im Vortrag und insbesondere in der Fragerunde. Umgang mit Stress, Stressbewältigungstechniken
Die Veranstaltung richtet sich an Promovierende am KIT (Mitglieder des KHYS). Wenn Sie derzeit noch kein Mitglied bei KHYS sind, können Sie sich hier registrieren.

Die Veranstaltung findet auf Deutsch und an zwei Tagen statt, am 16. und 17. September 2026, jeweils von 9:00 bis 16:00 Uhr.

Eine vollständige Anwesenheit an der Veranstaltung wird erwartet.

Bitte melden Sie sich frühzeitig per E-Mail ab, wenn Sie nicht an einer Veranstaltung teilnehmen können. Damit können Personen von der Warteliste nachrücken und Sie helfen uns, die Qualität des Weiterbildungsprogramms aufrecht zu erhalten. Vielen Dank!

17:00 - 19:00

Welcome Event for Doctoral Researchers

Seminar room Forum, Bldg. 30.95
https://www.kit.edu/campusplan/?id=30.95

Jutta Klein-Hitpaß, Karlsruhe House of Young Scientists (KHYS)

Have you just started your doctoral research period? And would like to know more about the services offered at KIT for doctoral researchers? Then come and join other German and international KIT PhD students at the welcome event for doctoral researchers. In a presentation, we will give you plenty of information on how to best profit from the doctoral research period (including information on research stays abroad and services offered at KIT). In addition, there will be two brief testimonials by more advanced fellow researchers. They will share their experiences with you concerning doing the PhD at KIT and will be happy to answer your questions. At the end of the English-language event, there will be time for some networking during a get-together involving snacks and drinks.

We would in particular like to welcome those who have recently started their doctorate – however, the event is open to all German and international KIT doctoral researchers.

The Welcome Event takes place four times a year.

9:00 - 17:00

Neu: Kreatives Gestalten von Präsentationen. Arbeiten mit Sketchnotes (zweitägig) [Präsenz Workshop]

Workshop

Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)
Geb. 30.96, Seminarraum 104 (1. OG) …

Sven Bleckmann

Die Veranstaltung findet auf Deutsch und an zwei Tagen statt, am 30. September und 1. Oktober 2026, jeweils 9:00 - 17:00 Uhr.

In Zeiten automatisiert erzeugter Inhalte wird das Eigene zum entscheidenden Unterschied. Wer komplexe Inhalte vermittelt, sollte diese nicht nur zeigen, sondern visuell erzählen. Individuelle Skizzen (Sketchnotes) und eine bewusst eingesetzte Handschrift schaffen Nähe, Verständlichkeit und rhetorische Wirkung – und machen Präsentationen unverwechselbar.

In diesem Seminar lernen Sie, komplexe Inhalte mithilfe von Sketchnotes und Schriftbild strukturiert und rhetorisch präzise zu visualisieren. Sie erfahren, wie die „Sprache der Bilder“ Kommunikation nachhaltig unterstützt, gehirngerecht wirkt und kulturübergreifend verständlich ist. Ziele sind, zum einen Techniken zur professionellen Gestaltung analoger und digitaler Präsentationsmedien (z.B. Flipchart, Whiteboard, ggf. Grafic Tablet) zu erlernen und konkret auf eigene Beispiele umzusetzen. Zum anderen werden rhetorisch relevante Grundlagen diskutiert und eingesetzt.

Angewandte Methoden: Sehr hoher praktischer Anteil (Zeichnen und Schreiben), Materialkunde, Trainerimpulse (Vormachen - Nachmachen), viele Beispiele, Teilnehmenden-Präsentationen, Moderation, Einzelarbeit, Gruppenarbeit, kontinuierliches konstruktives Feedback.

Die Veranstaltung richtet sich an Promovierende und Postdocs am KIT (Mitglieder des KHYS). Wenn Sie derzeit noch kein Mitglied bei KHYS sind, können Sie sich hier registrieren.

Die Veranstaltung findet auf Deutsch und an zwei Tagen statt, am 30. September und 1. Oktober 2026, jeweils 9:00 - 17:00 Uhr.

Eine vollständige Anwesenheit an der Veranstaltung wird erwartet.

Bitte melden Sie sich frühzeitig per E-Mail ab, wenn Sie nicht an einer Veranstaltung teilnehmen können. Damit können Personen von der Warteliste nachrücken und Sie helfen uns, die Qualität des Weiterbildungsprogramms aufrecht zu erhalten. Vielen Dank!

10:00 - 17:00

Neu: Führung auf Augenhöhe. Wie Sie ohne Vorgesetztenfunktion leiten (zweitägig) [Präsenz Workshop]

Workshop

Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)
Geb. 50.41, Raum 145/146 (1. OG) …

Anna-Katharina Glahn, Hays AG

Die Veranstaltung findet auf Deutsch und an zwei Tagen statt, am 6. und 7. Oktober 2026, jeweils 10:00 - 17:00 Uhr.

In der Wissenschaft arbeiten viele Promovierende und Postdocs in interdisziplinären Projekten oder leiten kleinere Teams – oft ohne formale Führungsfunktion. Dennoch müssen sie Aufgaben koordinieren, Entscheidungen herbeiführen und Kolleg*innen motivieren, ohne auf klassische Weisungsbefugnisse zurückgreifen zu können. Diese Form der „lateralen Führung" ist anspruchsvoll: Sie erfordert Klarheit über die eigene Rolle, kommunikatives Geschick und die Fähigkeit, Einfluss auf Augenhöhe zu nehmen.

Das kommt Ihnen bekannt vor? Sie möchten Ihre Handlungsmöglichkeiten in solchen Situationen erweitern? Dann ist dieses Seminar genau richtig für Sie!

Lernziele
Sie verstehen die Besonderheiten lateraler Führung und gestalten Ihre Rolle bewusst Sie wissen, wie Sie Vertrauen und Kooperation ohne disziplinarische Macht aufbauen Sie kennen Strategien zur Einflussnahme und moderieren unterschiedliche Interessenlagen Sie haben Werkzeuge für Kommunikation, Feedback und Entscheidungsfindung erprobt
Inhalte
Rollenklärung und Selbstpositionierung Gesprächsführung und Kommunikation ohne Weisungsbefugnis Umgang mit Widerständen, Zielkonflikten und Arbeitsstilen Verhandeln und Überzeugen auf Augenhöhe
Methoden und Nutzen
Kurze Inputs, interaktive Übungen und Fallbeispiele aus dem Hochschulalltag schaffen hohen Praxisbezug. Sie reflektieren eigene Erfahrungen im Austausch mit anderen, gewinnen Sicherheit im Umgang mit Ihrer Führungsrolle und gestalten anspruchsvolle Situationen künftig souveräner.

Die Veranstaltung richtet sich an Promovierende und Postdocs am KIT (Mitglieder des KHYS). Wenn Sie derzeit noch kein Mitglied bei KHYS sind, können Sie sich hier registrieren.

Die Veranstaltung findet auf Deutsch und an zwei Tagen statt, am 6. und 7. Oktober 2026, jeweils 10:00 - 17:00 Uhr.

Eine vollständige Anwesenheit an der Veranstaltung wird erwartet.

Bitte melden Sie sich frühzeitig per E-Mail ab, wenn Sie nicht an einer Veranstaltung teilnehmen können. Damit können Personen von der Warteliste nachrücken und Sie helfen uns, die Qualität des Weiterbildungsprogramms aufrecht zu erhalten. Vielen Dank!

9:00 - 17:00

How to Shape Your Future. Career Planning for Postdocs (Two-day) [On-site Workshop]

Workshop

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Bldg. 30.96, Seminar Room 006 (ground floor)

Matthias Merkelbach, Impulsplus

The event will be held in English and run for two days, on October 8 and 9, 2026.

What are my unique abilities and interests critical in determining the right career path for me?
Can I combine my ideas about a fulfilled life with a university career? How can I develop a strategy for embarking on an academic career path or other career choices?

This workshop will help to answer these – and other – questions for those who want to plan their career development strategically. It focuses on supporting experienced scientists and researchers. It offers possibilities to reflect upon future university careers or alternative career choices. Based on their individual profiles, participants will develop their own vision for their future personal and professional lives.

You reflect upon your professional career path and develop a well-orchestrated plan You write and draw a biographically-based profile that highlights und evaluates your qualifications, skills and job visions
You get information about formal and hidden requirements for careers outside of the academic world with special focus on Germany
You explore different occupational alternatives according to choices led by the feedback of your colleagues
Contents in brief
Creating your profile of skills and qualifications, highlighting your strengths and accomplishments
Choosing your own criteria and values for work and life Developing a vision for your own professional and private life Review and evaluation of personal development goals Detect and establish your professional network Next steps: application procedure and job interview in Germany
Methods
Individual work and team work Visualization, mind mapping Presentations and group discussion
This event is open to postdocs at KIT who are KHYS members. If you are currently not yet a member of KHYS, you can register here.

The event will be held in English and run for two days, on October 8 and 9, 2026.

We generally expect participants to attend throughout the entire duration of 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!

10:00 - 17:00

Scientific Writing. What Makes a Good Paper and How to Write It (Two-day) [On-site Workshop]

Workshop

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Bldg. 30.95, seminar room Forum A+B (first floor)

Dr. Carsten Rohr, Soft Skills in Hard Science

The event will be held in English and run for two days, on October 19 and October 20, 2026.

Publications of research results is the currency in modern science. It might not be your favourite occupation, but it is a decisive one, strongly determining your future research and career opportunities. In this course, you will be introduced to the process of writing a scientific paper. In order to deepen and apply this knowledge, you will also actually produce a manuscript based on your research data (and one that might serve as the foundation for a journal submission). Questions about other forms of text like conference papers can also be discussed.

A-Z of scientific writing
Developing a clear main message Priority setting in the writing process Structure and logical flow of the text Create meaningful graphics Do’s and Don’ts of AI Tools in writing Tools and use cases for AI in writing How to develop a daily writing routine Efficient communication with co-authors
Please note: Given that this is a hands-on workshop, you need some (analyzed) data to serve as the foundation for a journal article. Please also bring some scientific texts you wrote (e.g., Bachelor or Master thesis, and any published or upcoming papers) to the workshop.

This event is open to doctoral researchers and postdocs at KIT who are KHYS members. If you are currently not yet a member of KHYS, you can register here.

The event will be held in English and run for two days, on October 19 and October 20, 2026.

We generally expect participants to attend throughout the entire duration of 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!

16:45 - 18:15

Welcome Event for Postdocs

Informationsveranstaltung

KIT, Campus Süd
30.95 Seminarraum Forum …

Have you just started your postdoc at KIT? And would you like to know more about the services offered at KIT for postdocs? Then come and join other German and international KIT postdocs at the Welcome Event for Postdocs.
We will give you plenty of information on how to best profit from the postdoc phase - including information on networking and internationalization programs as well as services offered at the KHYS Postdoc Office and other service units at KIT. In addition, there will be two brief testimonials by more advanced early career researchers. They will share their experiences with you concerning their own postdoc phase and will be happy to answer your questions.

This event is open to postdocs at KIT who are KHYS members. It will be most interesting in particular for those who have recently started their postdoc phase at KIT.

9:00 - 14:00

Good Research Practice (incl. Generative AI) (Two sessions) [Online Workshop]

Online Seminar

Online

Dr. Christian Dumpitak, iGRAD – Interdisciplinary Graduate and Research Academy Düsseldorf, HHU Düsseldorf

The event will be held in English and run for two days, on November 5 and 6, 2026.

Researchers are responsible for ensuring that their own conduct complies with the standards of good research practice. The workshop will introduce basic issues of research integrity by addressing important guidelines of the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) and specific regulations of KIT for safeguarding good research practice – relevant for every early career researcher@KIT.

A) Basics of Responsible Conduct
Introduction: Research, ethical principles and professional ethos of a researcher Basic (inter-)national recommendations and regulations for safeguarding good research practice Research misconduct: Examples, elements of offense, reasons and consequences
B) General Responsibilities
Quality management: research design, documentation/archiving Publication process, authorship and review of manuscripts GRP-Perspectives on the use of text- and picture-generative AI-applications in research Supervision: Expectations/duties/roles Organizational culture: Collaboration, communication, prevention and dealing with conflict Procedures in case of suspicion and relevant contact points
C) Important Specific Responsibilities
Important prior to any data collection: Authorization or permission relevant research Possible topics (depending on participants’ disciplinary/research background): ‘Research on animals’, ‘Research on humans’ and/or ‘Surveys, interviews, data privacy and security issues in research’
Throughout the various sections of the workshop the use of text- and image-generating AI will be discussed as an integral part.

Via dialogic inputs, discussion of case examples, single/group work and plenary discussion participants will have the opportunity to discuss and reflect their individual research practice and professional attitudes on being a researcher.

This event is open to doctoral researchers and postdocs at KIT who are KHYS members. If you are currently not yet a member of KHYS, you can register here.

The event will be held in English and run for two days, on November 5 and 6, 2026.

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.

We generally expect participants to attend throughout the entire duration of 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!

9:00 - 14:00

Career Planning in Challenging Times (Two-day) [Online Workshop]

Online Seminar

Online

Dr. Eva Reichmann, beruf & leben GbR

The event will be held in English and run for two days, on November 9 and 10, 2026.

Relevance of the Topic
Career decisions have become more complex due to economic uncertainty, technological change, and increasing competition.
Even for academics with high-quality degrees, the situation on the labor market is becoming increasingly difficult. Global events are affecting the economic situation in Germany; and digitalization is leading to a changing demand for tasks based on writing, research, and creativity.
Traditional advice that until recently led to career success has now become obsolete: most graduates will need to adapt their strategy and mindset to the changing situation.

Objectives
In this workshop, you will clarify your professional competence profile, recognize transferable academic skills, and explore suitable career paths. You will learn to present your profile convincingly and develop a structured, informed career strategy.

Content
Overview of job markets: Academia, private and public sectors Career fields related to research, science communication, management, R&D, and technology transfer Profile analysis: core competencies, future skills, career biography, values Matching skills with career options and defining realistic goals Application strategies, networking, and proactive job search Insights into current labor market trends
Methods
The online sessions will focus entirely on practical work - tasks, exercises, and reflections on profile and career-related questions, conducted individually and in groups, including feedback.
Learning materials and preparatory exercises via platform
Optional individual coaching for personalized feedback and guidance This event is open to doctoral researchers and postdocs at KIT who are KHYS members. If you are currently not yet a member of KHYS, you can register here.
The event will be held in English and run for two days, on November 9 and 10, 2026. 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.

We generally expect participants to attend throughout the entire duration of the event.

If you are unable to attend an event, please inform us promptly via email. 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!

17:00 - 19:00

Welcome Event for Doctoral Researchers

Seminar room Forum, Bldg. 30.95
https://www.kit.edu/campusplan/?id=30.95

Jutta Klein-Hitpaß, Karlsruhe House of Young Scientists (KHYS)

Have you just started your doctoral research period? And would like to know more about the services offered at KIT for doctoral researchers? Then come and join other German and international KIT PhD students at the welcome event for doctoral researchers. In a presentation, we will give you plenty of information on how to best profit from the doctoral research period (including information on research stays abroad and services offered at KIT). In addition, there will be two brief testimonials by more advanced fellow researchers. They will share their experiences with you concerning doing the PhD at KIT and will be happy to answer your questions. At the end of the English-language event, there will be time for some networking during a get-together involving snacks and drinks.

We would in particular like to welcome those who have recently started their doctorate – however, the event is open to all German and international KIT doctoral researchers.

The Welcome Event takes place four times a year.

9:00 - 15:00

Strategies for a Successful Self and Time-Management (Two-day) [On-Site Workshop]

Workshop

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Bldg. 30.95, seminar room Forum A+B (first floor) …

Manuela Schnaubelt, Stress and Time Management Trainer, Systemic Coach

The event will be held in English and run for two days, on November 13 and 27, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each.

Young scientists like you often face an onslaught of daily challenges like teaching, research projects or administrative tasks. Given that academics are also often expected to be flexible and constantly available, it is only natural that you feel at times overwhelmed. Moreover, those many last-minute, short-term assignments often take precedence and can keep you distracted from more important, long-term goals and ambitions as well as your personal interests.

To keep your priorities in sight, you thus need a carefully thought-out time and self-management system. In this workshop, you will learn to set priorities and forge realistic plans in order to balance the demands of research and your personal life goals.

Workshop topics include:
Self-organization and self-motivation: increase productivity and efficiency Self-management: Defining personal goals and setting priorities, avoiding procrastination Planning: Establishing and/or optimizing daily and weekly planning; recognizing and using your individual performance curve Focus: Setting parameters for working effectively, maximizing efficiency Energy management, work-life balance, mental health.
In the workshop, theoretical foundations and models are discussed and reflected in individual and group work. After the first day participants receive practical exercises to work on at home in case they are interested in enhancing deeper understanding of the topics and develop new personal strategies.

If you need guidance beyond the workshop on personal challenges or conflict situations, you can contact the following advisory offices: https://www.khys.kit.edu/english/advisory-offices.php

This event is open to doctoral researchers and postdocs at KIT who are KHYS members. If you are currently not yet a member of KHYS, you can register here.

The event will be held in English and run for two days, on November 13 and 27, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each.

We generally expect participants to attend throughout the entire duration of 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!

9:00 - 17:00

Getting Started. Managing your Dissertation Project Successfully (Two-day) [Online Workshop]

Online Seminar

Online

Dr. Daniel Friedrich, Impulsplus

The event will be held in English and run for two days on November 19, 2026, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and November 20, 2026, 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Writing a doctoral thesis is very challenging. But if you take a smart approach early on, you are likely to reach your objectives faster and achieve superior results. This workshop focuses on the critical elements for a successful doctoral journey: Which mindsets, tools, and processes make a real difference on the way to a PhD? We concentrate on three areas: The efficient organization of tasks and notes, the productive communication with supervisors and the research community, and the structured reading and writing of academic papers. In each area, we will reflect on effective mindsets, tools, and workflows. The goal is for each participant to take away at least three specific ideas on how to substantially improve their own approach.

Major topics:
-          Project management
-          Efficient time management and self-motivation
-          Managing the relationship to your supervisor
-          Tools and strategies for effective literature research & note-taking

If you need guidance beyond the workshop on personal challenges or conflict situations, you can contact the following advisory offices: https://www.khys.kit.edu/english/advisory-offices.php

Please note: In addition to this workshop, KHYS offers other project management courses with different focal points, which may overlap in terms of content:
-          Project Management for Research Projects
-          Projekt Management in der Industrie
-          Agile Project Management
-          Basics of Project Management

This event is open to doctoral researchers who are KHYS members. If you are currently not yet a member of KHYS, you can register here.

The event will be held in English and run for two days on November 19, 2026, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and November 20, 2026, 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

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.

We generally expect participants to attend throughout the entire duration of 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!

9:00 - 16:00

Projektmanagement in der Industrie (zweitägig) [Präsenz Workshop]

Workshop

Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)
Geb. 30.95, Seminarraum Forum A+B (1. OG)

Dr. Jan Schmidt

Die Veranstaltung findet auf Deutsch und an zwei Tagen statt, am 25. und 26. November 2026.

Ganz gleich, in welcher Branche Sie sich nach Ihrer Promotion etablieren: Ohne Projektmanagement geht es in der Regel nicht. Ob als Freiberufler oder als leitende Mitarbeiterin in großen Konzernen: wesentliche Teile der Arbeit werden oftmals als Projekt geplant und durchgeführt.

Mit besonderem Augenmerk auf die Bedürfnisse der Industrie führt der Workshop daher in die grundlegenden Werkzeuge und Techniken des Projektmanagements ein. Dabei wird immer wieder der Bezug zu verschiedenen Ansätzen und Standards hergestellt und auf Besonderheiten hingewiesen. Verschiedene Zertifizierungen haben daher ebenso ihren Platz im Workshop wie auch ein kurzer Blick auf agiles Projektmanagement. Auf diese Weise erhalten die Teilnehmenden einen guten Überblick und einen Rahmen, um ihr Vorwissen zu strukturieren.

Themen:
Definition: Was ist ein Projekt? Unterschiede des Projektmanagements in Wissenschaft und Industrie Initiierung und von Projekten und Klärung der Voraussetzungen Projektplanung: Phasen, Meilensteine, Projektstrukturplan und Gantt-Charts Kalkulation und Controlling Ermittlung von Risiken und Zielen Standards und Zertifizierungen im Projektmanagement Aktuelle Trends und Themen
Die Teilnehmenden werden aktiv eingebunden und arbeiten während des gesamten Workshops an verschiedenen Aufgaben mit.

Zielgruppe: Teilnehmer mit keinen oder geringen Kenntnissen im Projektmanagement.

Bitte beachten Sie: Neben diesem Workshop bietet das KHYS weitere Projektmanagementkurse mit unterschiedlichen Schwerpunkten an, dabei kann es zu inhaltlichen Überschneidungen kommen:

Getting Started. Managing your Dissertation Project Successfully Grundlagen des Projektmanagements Project Management for Research Projects Agile Project Management (für Fortgeschrittene mit Vorwissen)
Die Veranstaltung richtet sich an Promovierende und Postdocs am KIT (Mitglieder des KHYS).Wenn Sie derzeit noch kein Mitglied bei KHYS sind, können Sie sich hier registrieren.

Die Veranstaltung findet auf Deutsch und an zwei Tagen statt, am 25. und 26. November 2026.

Eine vollständige Anwesenheit an der Veranstaltung wird erwartet.

Bitte melden Sie sich frühzeitig per E-Mail ab, wenn Sie nicht an einer Veranstaltung teilnehmen können. Damit können Personen von der Warteliste nachrücken und Sie helfen uns, die Qualität des Weiterbildungsprogramms aufrecht zu erhalten. Vielen Dank!

9:00 - 15:00

Personal Roadmap for Career Orientation. What Skills Do I Have and Where Do I Want to Go? (One-day) [On-site Workshop]

Workshop

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Bldg. 30.95, seminar room Forum A+B (first floor)

Patrizia Köhler, KIT, Human Resources Development and Vocational Training (PEBA)

The event will be held in English, on December 3, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

As part of a personal roadmap, you take the opportunity to consciously reflect on your current professional and private situation. You will look at your personal goals and wishes and derive concrete steps for your further career and skills development.

What have I already achieved? What skills particularly characterize me? What are my strengths? What is important to me? How do I visualize a successful future?

The first aim of the event is to take a closer look at the current status quo and generate an understanding of your present situation. Taking stock in this way will help you to take a focused approach to your life and career planning, create a basis for reflection for your longer-term professional and private decisions and work on your individual areas of development in a targeted manner.

In this way, you can develop goals for your further career planning from a holistic perspective and derive the first specific steps.

Please note that a career assessment cannot provide individual career counselling. KHYS offers the following workshops for further career planning:
After the Doctorate. Career Planning for Doctoral Researchers How to Shape Your Future. Career Planning for Postdocs
This event is open to doctoral researchers and postdocs at KIT who are KHYS members. If you are currently not yet a member of KHYS, you can register here.

The event will be held in English, on December 3, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

We generally expect participants to attend throughout the entire duration of 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!

9:00 - 17:00

Zielgerichtet bewerben. Systematisch zum Erfolg im Bewerbungsprozess (zweitägig) [Präsenz Workshop]

Workshop

Karlsruher Institut für Technologie
Geb. 50.41, Raum 145/146 (1. OG)

Matthias Merkelbach, Impulsplus

Die Veranstaltung findet auf Deutsch und an zwei Tagen statt, am 7. und 8. Dezember 2026.

Sie möchten sich gezielt auf Ihre Stellensuche vorbereiten und Ihre Bewerbungsstrategien optimieren?

Eine erfolgreiche Bewerbung ist mehr als nur eine Formalität – sie ist Ihre Visitenkarte auf dem Weg zu Ihrem nächsten Karriereschritt und Ihre Chance, sich selbst, Ihre Kompetenzen und Ihre Stärken überzeugend darzustellen. Ob Sie in der Wissenschaft bleiben oder in die Wirtschaft wechseln möchten, jede Bewerbung erfordert eine strategische Herangehensweise und ein klares Verständnis der Anforderungen. In diesem Workshop erfahren Sie, wie Sie Ihre Unterlagen und Ihre Selbstpräsentation gezielt auf Ihre Karriereziele abstimmen, um im Bewerbungsprozess zu überzeugen.

Inhalte des Workshops
Berufsoptionen analysieren und das eigene Profil schärfen: Entwickeln Sie auf Basis Ihrer biografischen Eckdaten eine klare Zielvorstellung. Welche Karrieremöglichkeiten bieten sich? Wie finden Sie Stellen, die zu Ihnen passen? Bewerbungsunterlagen optimieren: Wir besprechen Inhalt, Form und Struktur zur Erstellung überzeugender Lebensläufe und Anschreiben – angepasst an nationale und internationale Anforderungen. Erfolgreich ins Bewerbungsgespräch: Von der Vorbereitung über Selbstpräsentation bis hin zur Interaktion – wir erarbeiten alle wichtigen Stationen des Gesprächs sowie wichtige Kriterien und typische Abläufe. Sie erhalten individuelles Feedback durch Übungselemente. Unterschiede in Bewerbungen innerhalb und außerhalb der Wissenschaft: Erfahren Sie, wie sich die Anforderungen und Herangehensweisen je nach Berufsfeld unterscheiden und wie Sie Ihre Bewerbung darauf abstimmen können. Ihre individuelle Bewerbungsstrategie: Entwickeln Sie einen Plan, der Ihre Stärken gezielt hervorhebt.
Bringen Sie gerne Ihre aktuellen Bewerbungsunterlagen zum Workshop mit – im Rahmen der Übungen haben Sie die Möglichkeit, diese gezielt zu analysieren und zu optimieren.

Methoden:
Kurzpräsentationen ressourcenorientierte Coaching-Übungen (Klein-) Gruppendiskussionen Kreativitätstechniken und Rollenspiele
Dieser Workshop ist eine ideale Ergänzung zu unseren Karriereplanungs-Workshops „After the Doctorate. Career Planning for Doctoral Researchers” und “How to Shape Your Future. Career Planning for Postdocs”. Er kann aber genauso gut unabhängig von diesen besucht werden.

Da für Bewerbungen in Deutschland, insbesondere außerhalb der Wissenschaft, oftmals die deutsche Sprache üblich ist, findet diese Veranstaltung auf Deutsch statt.

Die Veranstaltung richtet sich an Promovierende und Postdocs am KIT (Mitglieder des KHYS). Wenn Sie derzeit noch kein Mitglied bei KHYS sind, können Sie sich hier registrieren.

Die Veranstaltung findet auf Deutsch und an zwei Tagen statt, am 7. und 8. Dezember 2026.

Eine vollständige Anwesenheit an der Veranstaltung wird erwartet.

Bitte melden Sie sich frühzeitig per E-Mail ab, wenn Sie nicht an einer Veranstaltung teilnehmen können. Damit können Personen von der Warteliste nachrücken und Sie helfen uns, die Qualität des Weiterbildungsprogramms aufrecht zu erhalten. Vielen Dank!

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