March
Career Orientation and Skills Training for Postdocs
March
Dr. Karin Bodewits (©)
From science to social – navigating social media for scientists
What is a proper way for scientists to use online professional platforms? Shall scientists talk to the public directly through social media? And, if so, how? In this online workshop, you will better understand the current state of digital science communication. You will learn how scientists can integrate social media into their activities — in a helpful and productive way. The workshop advocates a reflected media usage that keeps a close eye on how and when it is recommended for you to ‘go online’. In this course you will:
- Find professional assistance in clarifying your objectives for engaging with social media. Why should I consider social media? What are my goals?
- Find help in figuring out which of the many media platforms is the right one for you.
- Figure out how to create content for social media (e.g. publicise your publications and reach journalists)
- Find assistance on how social media may help you explore your career options (e.g. after a PhD or postdoc).
- Take first steps toward brushing up your personal professional online profiles.
Method: The workshop is highly interactive, mostly based on discussions and interactive exercises and discussions.
- Case studies from the trainer as well as from the participants. These will be used to develop general and workable courses of action.
- - Experience-oriented game-like activities to elaborate on general principles used in the work environment of the participants. - Short presentation phases.
- - Development of concepts in plenary - Individual or small group work (exercises) of the participants
Trainers: Dr. Karin Bodewits
Target Group: all postdocs
(Priority is given to postdocs with a DESY contract)
Date: March 27, 2025
Time : 14:00 -17:00
Maximum: 20 participants
Please register here
(registration starts Jan. 6th)
Maximum: 20 participants
Dragonfly (c)
Mental Health session with Dragonfly
In this session, you’ll learn about Dragonfly Mental Health, a global nonprofit organization committed to improving mental health in academia. Their mission focuses on reducing stigma, increasing awareness, and building sustainable support systems for researchers. Discover how their work is transforming academic environments and fostering healthier, more inclusive communities.
Trainer: Dragonfly
Date: March 4, 2025
Time: 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr
Insa Flachsbarth (c)
How to manage your time effectively with Dr. Insa Flachsbarth
In this workshop you will discuss the challenge of being an excellent researcher while having to balance a lot of responsibilities, be it in your professional or your private life. You will reflect on your (leading) role in your research responsibilities and learn why it is important to know what you do, how you do it and why you do it. You will also think about tasks and challenges you experience in your daily (private) life, which influence your professional career path. Whether you have kids, have other care work to do, need a special work environment due to chronic illness or disability or simply feel the burden of packing too much into your time – This workshop targets to empower you to tackle challenges and at the same time strive for what you want to achieve.
Trainer: Dr. Insa Flachsbarth
Target Group: all postdocs
(Priority is given to postdocs with a DESY contract)
Date: March 11, 2025
Time : 14:30 -12:30
How to apply for grants - meet DESY´s EU Project Office
The event will provide an overview of the EU funding programmes most relevant to postdocs: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions – Postdoctoral Fellowships & ERC – Starting and Consolidator Grants
The internal DESY processes for an EU application are also presented, as well as the support services available for applicants.
Trainer: Susanne Hummel, European Project Office (EUP) at DESY
Date: March 20, 2025
Time: 10:00 - 11:30
Susanne Hummel / privat