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

16:30 - 19:00

[KHYS Postdoc Days 2024] Junior Research Group: Where Does it Lead to?

Informationsveranstaltung

Room 145/146, Allgemeines Verfügungsgebäude (AVG) (Bld. 50.41),
Adenauerring 20a

The postdoc phase is the crucial stage to set the course for a successful career as a scientist. An obvious next step to pursue a career in academia seems to be a position as junior research group leader and to qualify for a leading position in science such as a professorship. However, the question remains: What next? Since there are only limited positions available as leading scientists with unlimited contracts or as professors, postdocs might also ask themselves to which alternative career options a junior research group can lead instead. So in this panel discussion we will talk with current and former research group leaders about their career paths. What challenges and opportunities during their phase as junior research group leader do/did they experience? What does a junior research group position really qualify for? This will also include people outside academia.
In the subsequent get-together at 6 p. m. with beverages and snacks participants will have the chance to get to know fellow postdocs and talk to our panelists.

Panelists:
▶ Dr. Xufei Fang (Group leader, Institute for Applied Materials - Mechanics of Materials and Interfaces (IAM-MMI)) ▶ Dr. Gary Davidson (Group leader, Institute of Biological and Chemical Systems - Functional Molecular Systems (IBCS-FMS))
Please note: The main focus in this panel discussion will be on important aspects during a junior research group position and the prospects afterwards. If you are also interested in the different funding options for junior research groups, please have a look on our online lecture Funding for Postdocs.

This event is part of the KHYS Postdoc Days 2024 and is sponsored by the Helmholtz Association. It is also part of this year's Postdoc Appreciation Week Germany.

9:00 - 17:00

Präsentieren für Nachwuchsforschende (zweitägig) [PRÄSENZ WORKSHOP]

Workshop

Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)
Geb. 50.19, Raum 328 (3. OG) …

Dr. Holger Breithaupt, NaWik

Die Veranstaltung findet an zwei Tagen statt, am 18. und 19. September 2024.

Forschende müssen ihre Arbeit regelmäßig für verschiedene Zielgruppen präsentieren – auf wissenschaftlichen Konferenzen, in Laborsitzungen sowie bei Tagen der offenen Tür und anderen Informationsveranstaltungen. Häufig stehen ihnen dabei nur wenige Minuten zur Verfügung, daher gilt es, das eigene Forschungsthema möglichst prägnant und verständlich zu vermitteln.

In der Veranstaltung erwerben die Teilnehmenden sowohl Grundlagenwissen als auch anwendbare, praktische Kenntnisse zur Wissenschaftskommunikation. Unter Anleitung des Dozierenden erfahren sie in praktischen Übungen, wie ein wirkungsvoller Vortrag aussehen kann. Mit Hilfe einer Videoanalyse erkennen die Teilnehmenden ihre individuellen Stärken und optimieren Schritt für Schritt ihre Kommunikationsfähigkeiten. Sie lernen auch, wie sie auf kritische Fragen aus dem Plenum reagieren können.

Thematische Schwerpunkte
Die Kernbotschaft formulieren Methoden der Vortragsentwicklung Storytelling Auftreten, Mimik und Gestik Reagieren auf Fragen aus dem Publikum
Die Veranstaltung richtet sich an Promovierende und Postdocs am KIT (Mitglieder des KHYS).

Der Workshop findet an zwei Tagen statt, am 18. und 19. September 2024.

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!

11:00 - 12:00

[KHYS Postdoc Days 2024] Applications – Tips and Tricks (Industry)

Informationsveranstaltung

online (Zoom)

Sabine Reiser (Career Service), KIT Career Service

In this event, KIT Career Service will present their services for postdocs and give you an overview of what is important when you are applying for jobs outside of academia. Our expert, Sabine Reiser, will focus on industry-ready CVs and cover letters to give you a head start in the application process.

This event is part of the KHYS Postdoc Days 2024 and is sponsored by the Helmholtz Association. It is also part of this year's Postdoc Appreciation Week Germany.

16:30 - 19:00

[KHYS Postdoc Days 2024] Academic Career Paths in the French and German Science Systems

Informationsveranstaltung

Seminar Room A+B, Audimax (Bld. 30.95),
Straße am Forum 1

Cassandre Devos, University of Strasbourg (UniStra), Jana Schmitt (KHYS)

This event will briefly introduce the participants to possible career paths in the French as well as the German science system after the doctorate. Cassandre Devos (UniStra), project officer for the development of a career programme for international researchers at the Euraxess Service Centre of the University of Strasbourg and Jana Schmitt (KHYS/KIT), coordinator and career counselor of the KHYS Postdoc Office at KIT, will give a short overview of framework conditions, formal aspects and academic positions. Get a first impression on how to become a postdoc, a research group leader or a professor in the respective country. There will be also time for answering your questions. In the following get-together with beverages and snacks you can seize the chance to network and get to know your fellow postdocs.

This event is part of the KHYS Postdoc Days 2024 and is sponsored by the Helmholtz Association. It is also part of this year's Postdoc Appreciation Week Germany.

15:00 - 17:00

[KHYS Postdoc Days 2024] Career Talk with ABB

Discussion

Campus South
Adolf-Würth-Building (11.30) …

Jana Schmitt (KHYS), Cornelia Glock, HR Business Partner (Corporate Research Center Germany), Dr. Francisco Mendoza, Research Team Manager Sensor Solutions (Corporate Research Center Germany)

Are you a postdoc looking for information regarding attractive career options outside academia? Are you aware of what future employers expect from you and how to apply in the best possible way? Are you wondering how to make the best of your postdoc phase to qualify for future occupations?

A representative of the Human Resources Department of ABB as well as a postdoc who has left academia to pursue a career there will share practical tips, insights and experiences on how to successfully transition to ABB. They will also answer your questions in a Q&A session. During the last bit of the event, you will get the possibility to talk, network and exchange experiences over coffee and cake.

ABB is a technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. The company’s solutions connect engineering know-how and software to optimize how things are manufactured, moved, powered and operated. Building on over 140 years of excellence, ABB’s more than 105,000 employees are committed to driving innovations that accelerate industrial transformation.

This event is part of the KHYS Postdoc Days 2024 and is sponsored by the Helmholtz Association. It is also part of this year's Postdoc Appreciation Week Germany.

9:00 - 12:00

[KHYS Postdoc Days 2024] What's in it? - Explore the Potential Impact of Your Research

Informationsveranstaltung

K26 (Kaiserstraße 26)

Are you ready to explore the impact of your research? Imagine unlocking the full potential of your work by diving deep into the WHY behind it.

Join us for an inspiring workshop where we will explore the Golden Circle framework, focusing on the core motivations that drive your research. Together, we'll align your work with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), identifying the areas where your research can make a significant difference in the world. Based on this we will create an action plan on HOW your research can have impact in different transfer areas, so you know what your next steps could be.

This is your opportunity to:
•   Reflect on the meaningful impact your research can create.
•   Connect with like-minded postdocs passionate about making a difference.
•   Gain valuable insights and tools to enhance the societal relevance of your work.

Don't miss this chance to elevate your research and contribute to a better future. Join us and be part of a community dedicated to creating positive change through science and innovation.

Goals:
1.   Reflect on the meaningful impact your research can create.
2.   Connect with like-minded postdocs passionate about making a difference.
3.   Gain valuable insights and tools to enhance the societal relevance of your work.
4.   Elevate your research and contribute to a better future.
5.   Be part of a community dedicated to creating positive change through science and innovation.

Agenda:
9:00 - 9:15: Check-In and Welcome
9:15 - 09:45: Explore the WHY of Your Research
09:45 - 10:15: Aligning with Sustainable Development Goals
10:15 - 10:30: Break
10:30 - 11:00: Explore HOW to Have Impact
11:00 - 11:45: Creating an Action Plan
11:45-12:00: Wrap Up
12:00: Workshop Ends
•   Optional informal networking continues

This event is part of the KHYS Postdoc Days 2024 and is sponsored by the Helmholtz Association. It is also part of this year's Postdoc Appreciation Week Germany.

0:00 - 0:00

Getting Published [E-LEARNING]

e-learning

You can access the e-learning from July 2, 2024 until September 30, 2024.

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 register below, we will then check your application. If you are a KHYS member, you will receive the login details as well as further information on the course in a separate e-mail approximately two to three weeks after your registration. You will be able to access the e-learning on an online training platform of KIT.

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

0:00 - 0:00

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

e-learning

You can access the e-learning from July 2, 2024 until September 30, 2024.

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 register below, we will then check your application. If you are a KHYS member, you will receive the login details as well as further information on the course in a separate e-mail approximately two to three weeks after your registration. You will be able to access the e-learning on an online training platform of KIT.

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

0:00 - 0:00

Statistical Methods for Research [E-LEARNING]

e-learning

You can access the e-learning from July 2, 2024 until September 30, 2024.

Statistical Methods for Research is targeted at young scientists who require a foundation course in statistics, specifically in the quantification of variability, providing students with the practical techniques they will need to conduct statistical analysis at postgraduate level and beyond. This course takes a cross-disciplinary approach and is compatible with all major statistics packages such as SPSS, GenStat, Minitab and Stata. It is rich with scenarios, worked examples, practical applications and interactive statistical models.

The course comprises the presentation of concepts, individual computer-based exercises for consolidation and other interactive learning activities. A major component of the course is analysing data through the use of mainstream statistics packages. This will enable students to gain statistical skills commonly used today in evidence-based decision making, driven by data gathered during the research process, such as the use of estimates, confidence intervals and hypothesis tests, and the building of statistical models. The following four areas are included in the course:
• Describing data well: Descriptive statistics
• Making good generalisations: Inferential statistics
• Formulating and testing statistical hypotheses
• Fitting appropriate statistical models and interpreting their output.

The course contains different tracks for the disciplines of Engineering, Natural Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Social Sciences and Business.

Statistical Methods for Research is based on a highly successful course from the University of Reading which has recorded an average improvement of 125% in student’s performances.

Duration of this course: 12,5 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 register below, we will then check your application. If you are a KHYS member, you will receive the login details as well as further information on the course in a separate e-mail approximately two to three weeks after your registration. You will be able to access the e-learning on an online training platform of KIT.

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

0:00 - 0:00

Basics of Science Communication [E-LEARNING]

e-learning

You can access the e-learning from July 1, 2024 until September 30, 2024.

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
Dimensions of good science communication Science and the media Players and their roles Basic rules for comprehensibility Trust in science Guidelines and potential pitfalls
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.

14:00 - 17:00

Business Studies in a Nutshell (three-day) [ONLINE WORKSHOP]

Online Seminar

Online

Dr. Alexander Egeling, Trainer and Coach

The event will be held in English and run for three days, on October 2, 9 and 16, 2024.

The workshop provides a compact introduction to the basics of business administration for those who have not studied it. In addition to the explanation of typical economic thinking and theories, this primarily concerns insights into the areas of corporate management, organization, controlling and marketing. In this workshop, knowledge is imparted that is needed after a job change to the business world in order to be able to understand and classify the processes in companies. At the same time, however, this is also increasingly relevant for scientific activities, especially in the area of third-party funded projects; for the preparation of one's own self-employment it is essential. Trying out and practicing what has been learned also focuses on areas that can already be used in your current professional phase.

The following topics will be covered:
Business administration and economics in a nutshell: Which theories should you know and what do you need to keep in mind when working in a market-oriented environment? Internal management: How are processes within companies organized, implemented and controlled? What does corporate management, controlling and marketing involve? Founders, managers and myself: How can I use business knowledge in the future? And which insights can help me right now?
The workshop is interactive and dynamic. Sequences of trainer input alternate with individual and group work. The participants will be able to contribute their own experiences and get answers on all their questions.

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 three days, on October 2, 9 and 16, 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!

16:45 - 18:15

Welcome Event for Postdocs

Informationsveranstaltung

KIT, Campus Süd
Geb. 30.95 …

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 - 13:30

Stressmanagement. Gelassener durch den Wissenschaftsalltag (zweitägig) [PRÄSENZ WORKSHOP]

Workshop

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

Manuela Schnaubelt, Trainerin für Stress- und Zeitmanagement, Diplom-Betriebswirtin, Systemischer Coach

Die Veranstaltung findet an zwei Tagen statt, am 10. und 24. Oktober 2024.

Stressmanagement ist heutzutage eine wichtige Kompetenz, um gesund und ausgeglichen die vielfältigen beruflichen und privaten Aufgaben und Anforderungen zu bewältigen. Vielleicht fühlen Sie sich manchmal erschöpft oder angespannt und möchten gelassener durch die Promotion oder die Postdoc-Phase und Ihr Forschungsprojekt gehen – oder wollen einfach nur potentiellen Stressbelastungen vorbeugen. Um gestärkt durch den Wissenschaftsalltag zu gehen, sind neben fachlicher Expertise und hoher Motivation auch eine gewisse Stressresistenz, ein gutes Selbstmanagement und ein Gleichgewicht zwischen Anspannung und Entspannung wichtig. Dieser Workshop bietet Ihnen ein abwechslungsreiches Angebot aus Informationen, Selbstreflexionen und praktischen Übungen für ein erfolgreiches Stressmanagement.

Die Themenschwerpunkte sind:
Stressentstehung und Auswirkungen auf Körper, Geist und Verstand Typische Stressfaktoren in der Promotions- und Postdoc-Phase erkennen und erfolgreich managen Den eigenen Stresstyp erkennen Persönliche Ziele, Werte, Einstellungen und mentale Stressverstärker reflektieren und neue Denk- und Verhaltensmuster entwickeln Individuelle Ressourcen stärken und Selbstmotivation steigern Entspannung in den Alltag integrieren.
Nach dem ersten Termin erhalten die Teilnehmenden Aufgaben zur Vertiefung, die zu Hause bearbeitet werden können.

Wenn Sie über den Workshop hinaus eine Beratung zu persönlichen Herausforderungen oder Konfliktsituationen benötigen, können Sie sich an folgende Anlaufstellen wenden: https://www.khys.kit.edu/Anlaufstellen.php

Die Veranstaltung richtet sich an Promovierende und Postdocs am KIT (Mitglieder des KHYS).

Die Veranstaltung findet an zwei Tagen statt, am 10. und 24. Oktober 2024.

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

Selbstbewusst Netzwerken auf Tagungen [ONLINE-WORKSHOP]

Online Seminar

Online

Marietta Gädeke, Lilit Kommunikation

Durch wen komme ich beruflich voran? Nachwuchswissenschaftlerinnen und -wissenschaftler müssen souverän für sich und ihre Forschung einstehen und dafür Kontakte knüpfen. Erfolgreiche Gespräche bei Vorträgen, auf wissenschaftlichen Konferenzen und Tagungen können über den eigenen Erfolg in der Zukunft entscheiden.

Der aktive Workshop zum selbstbewussten Networking gibt dazu die richtigen Mittel an die Hand: Die Teilnehmenden erkennen wie Networking ihnen weiterhelfen kann und stärken ihren Auftritt nach außen. Sie analysieren im Seminar die Möglichkeiten ihrer Netzwerke, erstellen klare Zieldefinition, und lernen durch eine packende Kurzvorstellung überzeugend und kompetent ins persönliche Gespräch einzusteigen. Denn im Wissenschaftsumfeld kommt es darauf an, souverän als Expertin oder Experte aufzutreten.

Ziele:
Die Teilnehmenden …
− schärfen das eigene Profil & entwickeln einen strategischen Plan
− üben ihre individualisierte Kurzvorstellung (Elevator Pitch)
− gewinnen Selbstvertrauen im Netzwerken auf Kongressen und Tagungen
− sorgen für eine bessere Sichtbarkeit ihrer Forschung
− analysieren wie ihr Auftreten ihre wissenschaftliche Karriere beeinflusst

Zum Online-Workshop gehören aktive Übungen & Feedback:

Einzelarbeit:
− Kurzvorstellung mit AIDA
− Strategieskizze, SMART-Formel zur Zieldefinition

Gruppenarbeit & gemeinsame Reflektion:
− Analyseinstrumente: SWOT-Analyse / Potentialanalyse
− Fallbeispiele, Gesprächssimulation mit Elevator Pitch-Kurzvorstellung
− Diskussion der Ergebnisse und Erfahrungsaustausch in der Gruppe

Die Veranstaltung richtet sich an Promovierende und Postdocs am KIT (Mitglieder des KHYS).

Der Workshop findet auf Deutsch statt.

Technische Anforderungen: Um an dieser Veranstaltung teilzunehmen, benötigen Sie eine stabile Internetverbindung, eine Webcam und ein Mikrofon. Weitere detaillierte Informationen zur Online-Plattform erhalten die Teilnehmenden vor der Veranstaltung.

9:00 - 17:00

Getting Started. Die Promotion als Projekt (zweitägig) [ONLINE WORKSHOP]

Online Seminar

Online

Dr. Daniel Friedrich, Impulsplus

Die Veranstaltung findet auf Deutsch und an zwei Tagen statt, am 14. Oktober 2024, 9.00 – 17.00 Uhr und 15. Oktober 2024, 9.00 – 16.45 Uhr.

Der Weg zur Doktorarbeit steckt voller Herausforderungen. Doch wer sich von Anfang an eine kluge Herangehensweise überlegt, erreicht schneller seine Ziele und erhält bessere Ergebnisse. Der Workshop konzentriert sich auf die zentralen Stellschrauben für eine erfolgreiche Promotion: Welche Mindsets, Werkzeuge und Arbeitsprozesse machen einen echten Unterschied auf dem Weg zur Promotion? Dabei fokussieren wir uns auf drei Schlüsselbereiche für eine erfolgreiche Dissertation: Die effiziente Organisation von Aufgaben und Notizen, den produktiven Austausch mit der Forschungsgemeinschaft sowie das strukturierte Lesen und Verfassen von Texten. Für jeden Bereich reflektieren wir effektive Mindsets, Werkzeuge und Arbeitsabläufe. Ziel ist, dass jeder Teilnehmende mindestens drei Ideen mitnimmt, wie er/sie die eigene Herangehensweise substanziell verbessern kann.

Hauptthemen:
Projektmanagement Effizientes Zeit-Management und Selbstmotivation Gestaltung der Beziehung zu Ihrer Betreuungsperson Techniken und Methoden für erfolgreiche Forschung
Wenn Sie über den Workshop hinaus eine Beratung zu persönlichen Herausforderungen oder Konfliktsituationen benötigen, können Sie sich an folgende Anlaufstellen wenden: https://www.khys.kit.edu/Anlaufstellen.php

Bitte beachten Sie: Neben diesem Workshop bietet das KHYS weitere Projektmanagementkurse mit unterschiedlichen Schwerpunkten an, dabei kann es zu inhaltlichen Überschneidungen kommen:
Grundlagen des Projektmanagements Project Management in Science and Technology Projektmanagement in der Industrie Agile Project Management (für Fortgeschrittene mit Vorwissen)
Die Veranstaltung richtet sich an Promovierende am KIT (Mitglieder des KHYS).

Die Veranstaltung findet auf Deutsch und an zwei Tagen statt, am 14. Oktober 2024, 9.00 – 17.00 Uhr und 15. Oktober 2024, 9.00 – 16.45 Uhr.

Technische Anforderungen: Um an dieser Veranstaltung teilzunehmen, benötigen Sie eine stabile Internetverbindung, eine Webcam und ein Mikrofon. Weitere detaillierte Informationen zur Online-Plattform erhalten die Teilnehmenden vor der Veranstaltung.

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 - 16:30

Grundlagen des Projektmanagements (zweitägig) [PRÄSENZ WORKSHOP]

Workshop

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

Dr. Lukas Heierle, Lukas Bischof Hochschulberatung

Die Veranstaltung findet an zwei Tagen statt, am 17. und 18. Oktober 2024.

Viele Forschende, insbesondere Promovierende und Postdocs, betrachten ihre Tätigkeiten in erster Linie aus fachlicher Perspektive. Projektmanagement wird daher als eine Kompetenz wahrgenommen, die zukünftige Arbeitgebende außerhalb der Wissenschaft erwarten. In der Tat ist ein Grundverständnis von Projektmanagement ein wertvoller Karrierebaustein, sei dies innerhalb oder außerhalb der wissenschaftlichen Arbeit. Denn auch der Arbeitsalltag in der Wissenschaft ist stark durch Projektarbeit bestimmt. Viele komplexe wissenschaftliche Tätigkeiten lassen sich nur mithilfe eines guten Projektmanagements effizient und zielgerichtet bewältigen. Denn: erfolgreich sind Projekte dann, wenn die wichtigen Management- und (Selbst-)Führungsaufgaben ebenso beherrscht werden, wie die fachlichen Aspekte. Dies gilt innerhalb wie außerhalb der Wissenschaft.

Dieser Workshop führt in allgemeine Grundlagen des Projektmanagements ein. Zielgruppe dieses Workshops sind Nachwuchsforschende ohne besondere Vorkenntnisse in Projektmanagement, die sich mit dieser Arbeitsmethode vertraut machen möchten, verstärkt in oder mit Projektstrukturen arbeiten und sich in diesem Bereich professionalisieren wollen.

Nach diesem Workshop:
Verfügen Sie über das Handwerkszeug, um systematisch Projekte zu planen und durchzuführen: Projektziele SMART definieren, Planung von Umfang, Ressourcen, Zeit, Stakeholderanalyse, Risikoanalyse Kennen Sie die Phasen des Projektlebenszyklus und verstehen diese: Rollen, Aktivitäten, Meilensteine, Kommunikation im Projekt, Risikomanagement, Projektstrukturplan, Projektsteuerung Haben Sie sich mit neuen Lösungsansätzen für ihre Projektherausforderungen befasst: klassisches, agiles und hybrides Projektmanagement Wissen Sie um typische Fallstricke und Hürden aus der Projektpraxis Verfügen Sie über einen Einblick in wichtige Online-Tools des Projektmanagements
Der Workshop ist praxis- und dialogorientiert, erfahrungsbasiert und partizipativ ausgerichtet. Es werden alle Phasen des Projektmanagements anhand von Beispielen illustriert. Der gelenkte Erfahrungsaustausch ist Bestandteil des Workshops. So wird das Rüstzeug für ein professionelles, methodenübergreifendes Projektmanagement in der Wissenschaft und darüber hinaus geliefert.

Bitte beachten Sie: Neben diesem Workshop bietet das KHYS weitere Projektmanagementkurse mit unterschiedlichen Schwerpunkten an, dabei kann es zu inhaltlichen Überschneidungen kommen:
Getting Started. Die Promotion als Projekt Project Management in Science and Technology Projektmanagement in der Industrie Agile Project Management (für Fortgeschrittene mit Vorwissen)
Die Veranstaltung richtet sich an Promovierende und Postdocs am KIT (Mitglieder des KHYS).

Der Workshop findet an zwei Tagen statt, am 17. und 18. Oktober 2024.

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 - 14:00

Good Research Practice (two-day) [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 October 21 and 22, 2024.

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 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’
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.

The event will be held in English and run for two days, on October 21 and 22, 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!

10:00 - 16:00

Scientific Writing. What Makes a Good Paper and How to Write It (two-day) [ONLINE WORKSHOP]

Online Seminar

Online

Dr. Carsten Rohr

The event will be held in English and run for two days, on November 4 and 5, 2024.

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 Memorable introduction and abstract How to develop a daily writing routine Efficient communication with co-authors
Please note: Given that this is a hands-on online-workshop, you need some (analysed) data that can serve as the foundation for a journal article. Please also bring some scientific texts written by you (e.g. Bachelor or Master thesis, as well as any published or upcoming papers) to the workshop.

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 November 4 and 5, 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!

9:00 - 16:00

Agile Project Management (two-day) [ON-SITE WORKSHOP]

Workshop

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Bldg. 50.41, seminar room 145/146 …

Dr. Jan Schmidt

The event will be held in English and run for two days, on November 7 and 8, 2024.

Using tools and approaches from “traditional” project management it’s difficult to handle project environments that are changing and don’t allow to foresee what exactly the development or project requirements will be. First time developed and applied in IT agile project management nowadays is applied in many different fields that have to consider changes or rapid developments in their surroundings. This approach allows to flexibly respond and adapt to these changes.

The workshop agile project management (PM) introduces the participants to the basic approach and ideas (agile values and agile manifesto) as well as to tools and processes applied in agile PM. We will take a look at scrum as one of the agile frameworks and at IT-tools one can use in agile PM (Jira, Trello). The workshop will not only introduce theoretically but focus on applying tools to gain a better understanding - therefore participants are invited to actively contribute.

Target group: Doctoral Researchers and Postdocs with no or little knowledge in agile PM.

Basic knowledge of classic PM is assumed.

Please note: In addition to this workshop, KHYS offers other project management courses with different focal points, which may overlap in terms of content:
Getting Started. The Path to a Successful Doctorate Basics of Project Management Project Management in Science and Technology Projektmanagement in der Industrie
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 November 7 and 8, 2024.

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

After the Doctorate. Career Options and Application Strategies (two-day) [ONLINE WORKSHOP]

Online Seminar

online

Doris Brenner, Personalentwicklung – Training – Coaching

The event will be held in English and run for two days, on November 12 and 13, 2024.

The workshop is intended to provide assistance in the job search for doctoral researchers. It is designed to cover as broad a collection of questions as possible that doctoral researchers often ask themselves when transitioning into the professional world:

- How do I become aware of my skills?
- Academia or Industry?
- How do I find the job that suits me?
- How do I establish contacts with potential employers?
- How can I present my strengths in a serious and authentic way?
- How do I determine my market value?

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 November 12 and 13, 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!

9:00 - 13:30

Time and Self-Management (two-day) [ON-SITE WORKSHOP]

Workshop

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Bldg. 50.41, seminar room 145/146 …

Manuela Schnaubelt, Stress and Time Management Coach, Master of Business Administration, Systemic Coach

The event will be held in English and run for two days, on November 14 and 28, 2024.

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. In order 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 Defining personal goals and setting priorities Establishing and/or optimizing daily and weekly planning Recognizing and using your individual performance curve Setting parameters for working effectively, maximizing time efficiency Energy management and work-life balance
In the workshop, theoretical foundations and models are discussed and reflected in individual and group work. After the first day participants receive activities to work on at home in case they are interested in enhancing deeper understanding of the topics.

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.

The event will be held in English and run for two days, on November 14 and 28, 2024.

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 - 12:30

Your Personal AI-ssistant Has Arrived. Using Generative AI as a Professional Tool in Science [ONLINE WORKSHOP]

Online Seminar

Online

Dr. Stefan Götze, Karlsruhe House of Young Scientists (KHYS)

The event will be held in English and run for one day, on November 15, 2024.

With the arrival of ChatGPT, a powerful and versatile tool has become available for knowledge workers. This workshop is designed to introduce early-career researchers to potential applications of ChatGPT (and related platforms) in their daily work and to familiarize them with essential principles for its effective use.

Key Topics Include:
Ideation: Discover how ChatGPT can aid in generating ideas for problem-solving Writing: Learn how ChatGPT can ease drafting and editing documents as well as adapting your messages to different audiences. Teaching: Explore how ChatGPT can assist in course development, instructional activities, and supporting learners.
In addition to these core areas, participants will gain insights into general principles for creating effective prompts (i.e., prompt engineering) that can be applied across various domains. By the end of the workshop, participants will thereby have acquired valuable skills that can significantly enhance their work efficiency and productivity.

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

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!

9:00 - 16:00

NEUER TERMIN: Grundlagen der Führung in der Wissenschaft (zweitägig) [PRÄSENZ WORKSHOP]

Workshop

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

Ute Thomasky , Training – Coaching – Supervision – Therapie

Die Veranstaltung findet an zwei Tagen statt, am 18. und 19. November 2024.

In diesem Workshop bietet sich Ihnen die Möglichkeit, sich – gerade als angehende oder junge Führungskraft – gelingend in die neue Funktion Führung einzufinden. Es geht um Ihre innere Haltung, um Selbstreflexion, um Bewusstwerdung. Desweiteren geht es um Rollenklarheit, um die gegenseitigen (teils unausgesprochenen) Erwartungen und Herangehensweisen von Ihnen als Führungskraft und von Ihren Mitarbeitenden in Bezug auf Führung und Aufgabenerledigung. Dabei bewegen Sie sich stets in dem Spannungsfeld Ansagepflicht und Kontrolle Ihrerseits versus Selbstorganisation Ihrer Mitarbeitenden und das Vertrauen in Ihre Mitarbeitenden andererseits. Motivation, Flexibilität und Transparenz im Kommunizieren und Delegieren spielen dabei eine wesentliche Rolle.

Dazu beschäftigen wir uns im Workshop mit folgenden Inhalten:
Grundverständnis Führen Leadership Development in der Wissenschaft Agiles Führen Führungsprinzip Achtsamkeit Führen durch gemeinsame Zielvereinbarung und Motivation Leadership und Management im Vergleich Die 4 Rollen effektiver Führung und ihre Prinzipien Rollenklarheit mit dem Rollenkompass Nachfassen und Nachhaltigkeit von Vereinbarungen sicherstellen Ihre angrenzenden Fragen
Zusätzlich zu Kurz-Inputs, Austausch und Gruppenarbeiten haben Sie die Möglichkeit, sich in kurzen Rollenspielsequenzen zu Ihren aktuellen Führungsfragen, zu erleben und auszuprobieren.

Die Veranstaltung richtet sich an Promovierende und Postdocs am KIT (Mitglieder des KHYS).

Der Workshop findet an zwei Tagen statt, am 18. und 19. November 2024.

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 - 12:00

Autoren- und Urheberrecht. Was Sie als Nachwuchsforschende wissen sollten [ONLINE INFORMATIONSVERANSTALTUNG mit Q&A]

Informationsveranstaltung

Online

Linda Sefrin und Christine Rohde , KIT-Bibliothek

Viele Aspekte wissenschaftlicher Tätigkeiten berühren urheberrechtliche Fragen – ohne dass sich Nachwuchsforschende oftmals darüber bewusst sind.

Die Informationsveranstaltung führt Sie an die wichtigsten rechtlichen Regelungen heran und bietet einen Überblick über die folgenden vier Themenbereiche, die für Nachwuchsforschende von besonderer Bedeutung sind:

Urheberrecht in Grundzügen für Forschung und Lehre Zitatrecht und Bildrechte Autoren- und Verlagsrechte Creative-Commons-Lizenzen und Open Content
Wie kann ich Ideen oder Gedankengänge anderer Personen in legitimer Weise für meine eigene Publikation verwenden? Unter welchen Bedingungen kann ich Bildmaterialien benutzen? Wie bewahre ich die Rechte an meinen eigenen Publikationen? Wie kann ich fremde Materialien in meiner Lehrveranstaltung einsetzen? Was ist eine Creative-Commons-Lizenz und wie kann ich diese Lizenzen nutzen? Das Seminar behandelt typische Fragen, die sich in der Forschungsarbeit, der Lehre sowie bei Dissertationen und anderen wissenschaftlichen Publikationen stellen.

Sie lernen das Urheberrechtssystem und die wichtigsten Regelungen für Forschung und Lehre in einem Überblick kennen. In einem zweiten Teil werden wir auf die Autoren- und Verlagsrechte eingehen. Im dritten Teil möchten wir Sie mit dem Zitatrecht vertraut machen. Wir werden dabei einen Schwerpunkt auf die Bildrechte legen. Im vierten und letzten Teil beschäftigen wir uns mit Open Content. Am Beispiel der Creative Commons zeigen wir Ihnen freie Lizenzen und die Möglichkeiten der Nutzung für Ihre Arbeit.

Ziel der Veranstaltung ist es, dass Sie Sicherheit in der Anwendung des Urheberrechts für Ihre wissenschaftliche Arbeit bekommen und Sie bewusst Ihre Rechte und Pflichten im Sinne guter wissenschaftlicher Praxis wahrnehmen können.

Die Veranstaltung richtet sich an Promovierende und Postdocs am KIT (Mitglieder des KHYS) ohne oder mit geringen Vorkenntnissen.

Technische Anforderungen: Um an dieser Veranstaltung teilzunehmen, benötigen Sie eine stabile Internetverbindung, eine Webcam und ein Mikrofon. Weitere detaillierte Informationen zur Online-Plattform erhalten die Teilnehmenden vor der Veranstaltung.

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. 50.41, seminar room 145/146

Matthias Merkelbach, Impulsplus

The event will be held in English and run for two days, on November 21 and 22, 2024.

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
Eligibility: This event is hosted by the KHYS Postdoc Office. Postdocs (who are members of KHYS) will therefore have priority for attending. Doctoral researchers, however, can still register and will be offered a spot if not all places are taken.
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 21 and 22, 2024.

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!

13:00 - 17:00

Introduction to Programming with Python (three-day) [ONLINE WORKSHOP]

Online Seminar

Online

Boyana Boneva & Kevin Leiss, Codeprehensible

The event will be held in English and run for three days, on November 25, November 29, and December 5, 2024.

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.

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

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!

10:00 - 11:00

Von ORCID zu Bibliometrie. Meine Forschung sichtbar und messbar machen [ONLINE KOMPAKTWORKSHOP]

Online Seminar

Online

Maria Nüchter, KIT-Bibliothek

Wie können Sie sicherstellen, dass Ihre wissenschaftlichen Publikationen tatsächlich Ihnen als Autorin oder Autor zugeschrieben werden? Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler eindeutig zu identifizieren und Publikationen richtig zuzuordnen kann schwierig sein, mit Hilfe von Autorenprofilen können Sie sicherstellen, dass Ihre Publikationen korrekt zugeordnet werden.

Akademisches Identitätsmanagement spielt auch bei der Messbarkeit ihrer Forschung eine Rolle. Bibliometrie hilft Ihnen dabei, den Einfluss Ihrer wissenschaftlichen Publikationen zu messen, zu vergleichen und zu kommunizieren. Sie bekommen einen Einblick in KITopen sowie weitere bibliometrische Datenbanken. Dabei erfahren Sie, wie die Zuordnung Ihrer Publikationen zu Ihrem Forschungsprofil und damit Sichtbarkeit und Einfluss Ihrer Forschungsergebnisse optimiert werden kann.

Die Veranstaltung richtet sich an Promovierende und Postdocs am KIT (Mitglieder des KHYS).

Technische Anforderungen: Um an dieser Veranstaltung teilzunehmen, benötigen Sie eine stabile Internetverbindung, eine Webcam und ein Mikrofon. Weitere detaillierte Informationen zur Online-Plattform erhalten die Teilnehmenden vor der Veranstaltung.

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 - 12:30

Busting Jargon. Tactics for Comprehensible Communication in Science (two-day) [ONLINE WORKSHOP]

Online Seminar

Online

Dr. Stefan Götze, Karlsruhe House of Young Scientists (KHYS)

The event will be held in English and run for two days, on November 29, 2024 and December 6, 2024.

As a scientist, you regularly communicate your expertise to various audiences – not only to people from within your scientific community but also to collaborators from different fields, grant bodies, students, the general public. When writing for or speaking to others, however, you must overcome multiple obstacles for your message to be understood, such as peoples’ short attention span, differences in prior knowledge and ignorance about your technical language. If you do not design your communication with these barriers in mind, your ideas are unlikely to reach your intended audience.

To enable scientists sharing their knowledge with their diverse audiences, this workshop will introduce some versatile strategies for comprehensible communication. Learn, for example, how your topics can be portrayed so that they capture the attention of experts and non-experts alike and how you can effortlessly convey the meaning of discipline-specific concepts. As a result, your papers, posters and presentations will be readily understood.

We will also explore how recently introduced AI-powered chatbots such as ChatGTP can support you in designing comprehensible communication.

The event will be held in English and run for two days, on November 29, 2024 and December 6, 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!

17:30 - 18:30

KIT Postdoc Meeting

Informationsveranstaltung

KIT, Campus Süd
Geb. 30.96 …

The KIT Postdoc Meeting is thought as a platform for you to get in touch with other KIT postdocs and their research projects and to inform yourself about relevant topics concerning the postdoc phase.

We will start with a short keynote speech on a topic of your choice. Following the keynote lecture, two KIT postdocs each can briefly present themselves and their research project.

Be part of a vivid postdoc community at KIT!

Program:
5.30 p.m.           Impulse lecture on a topic of your choice + Q&A
6.00 p.m.           Presentation of two postdocs at KIT

From now on, you can hand in your topic suggestions for upcoming KIT Postdoc Meetings here: postdoc@khys.kit.edu

Date of the next KIT Postdoc Meeting
tba

9:00 - 15:00

How to Advance Your Research Career and Get Funding (two-day) [ONLINE WORKSHOP]

Online Seminar

Online

Dr. Thomas Koch, academic futures – Research Management Consultancy

The event will be held in English and run for two days, on December 3 and 4, 2024.

Becoming a postdoc is a pivotal, yet highly selective career step towards research independence and tenure. Preparing for future research leadership, the workshop helps early career researchers to assess their current position, align career aspirations with longer-term research goals and develop a road map for achieving them in the individual setting. Practice scenarios provide guidance on how to exploit funding opportunities effectively to build resources and capabilities for further career advancement.

By participating in the workshop, you will be better equipped to:
take responsibility for your career and decision making, understand the critical success factors for a sustainable research career, apply strategic approaches to advance both your career and your research, design fundable projects for different research settings, identify and exploit funding opportunities, prepare effective grant proposals, develop yourself as a principal investigator.
This highly interactive workshop employs theoretical input, plenary discussions, individual and small group work, practice scenarios, experience sharing and expert advice. Pre-workshop activities account for varying levels of research experience and will be provided 10 days before the workshop. Please allow for an additional 3-4 hours to complete the activities.

Eligibility: This event is hosted by the KHYS Postdoc Office. Postdocs (who are members of KHYS) will therefore have priority for attending. Doctoral researchers, however, can still register and will be offered a spot if not all places are taken.
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 December 3rd and 4th, 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!

14:00 - 15:00

Die wissenschaftliche Suchmaschine Google Scholar [ONLINE INFORMATIONSVERANSTALTUNG]

Informationsveranstaltung

Online

Sarah Schenkel, KIT-Bibliothek

Google Scholar hat sich zu einer ernsthaften Alternative zu Literaturdatenbanken wie ‘Web of Science’ oder ‘Scopus’ entwickelt. Die spezielle Suchmaschine für wissenschaftliche Quellen, v.a. Zeitschriftenaufsätze, wird mittlerweile viel genutzt. Im Kurs werden die Suchmöglichkeiten von Google Scholar vorgestellt, Wege zur effizienten Nutzung gezeigt und die Stärken und Schwächen der Suchmaschine erläutert.Google Scholar hat sich zu einer ernsthaften Alternative zu Literaturdatenbanken wie ‘Web of Science’ oder ‘Scopus’ entwickelt. Die spezielle Suchmaschine für wissenschaftliche Quellen, v.a. Zeitschriftenaufsätze, wird mittlerweile viel genutzt. Im Kurs werden die Suchmöglichkeiten von Google Scholar vorgestellt, Wege zur effizienten Nutzung gezeigt und die Stärken und Schwächen der Suchmaschine erläutert.

Die Veranstaltung richtet sich an Promovierende und Postdocs am KIT (Mitglieder des KHYS).

Technische Anforderungen: Um an dieser Veranstaltung teilzunehmen, benötigen Sie eine stabile Internetverbindung, eine Webcam und ein Mikrofon. Weitere detaillierte Informationen zur Online-Plattform erhalten die Teilnehmenden vor der Veranstaltung.

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 - 12:30

Applications and Interviews in Academia using AI-Assistants (two-day) [ONLINE WORKSHOP]

Online Seminar

Online

Dr. Daniel Mertens, Schiller & Mertens GbR, Scientists Need More

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!

9:00 - 15:00

Personal Roadmap for Career Orientation. What Skills Do I Have and Where Do I Want to Go? [ON-SITE WORKSHOP]

Workshop

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Bldg. 50.41, seminar room 145/146

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

As part of a personal roadmap, you have 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:
Karriereentscheidungen treffen. Kriterien und Methoden für die Auswahl beruflicher Optionen Nach der Promotion. Karriereoptionen und Bewerbungsstrategien Postdoc: Ja oder Nein? 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 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!

Schedule of Events