Postdoc Walk and Talk: Dahliengarten Volkspark

Join us for a delightful lunch at the Biokiosk (12:00 Noon) and an insightful tour in the Dahliengarten, Volkspark.

Walk through the colorful garden and gain some information on the different varieties of Dahlias. Meet postdocs from differents groups and divisions from the DESY HH Campus.

Looking forward to seeing you!

📅  Date: Oct. 1st, 2025
🕥  Time: 12:00 pm-1:30 pm
📍  Location: Biokiosk, Volkspark, Luruper Chaussee 178

Please register here!

How to decide what to do with your career

Eventually, many academics face this possibility: leaving, quitting academia. Ofen, it is a 
decision fraught with much emotion, perceived as a threat to our identity, to our sense of 
self and pride. The uncertainty of our prospects in the outside world also fuels fears and 
doubt. What will I do? What can I do? In this talk we introduce some helpful strategies to 
explore and expand the landscape of our options. We will also discuss practocal tips and tools 
to face the culture change and ease the most common frictions academics face when 
transitioning to a role in the private sector.

Vicent Botella-Soler has been a PhD student (physics), a Postdoc (neuroscience), a machine learning 
consultant for start-ups, a R&D manager for a tech company. With extensive international 
experience in both academia and industry, he now works as a freelance consultant and 
author, helping academics and industry professionals snap out of cognitive traps and long-held beliefs hindering their development. He specializes in critcal thinking and decision-making for individuals and team.

Trainer:        Vicent Botella-Soler
Target Group:  all postdocs
                         (Priority is given to postdocs with a  DESY contract)
Date:                October 07, 2025
Time  :             10:00-12:00

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Mini-Workshop/Life Hack „How to transfer your skills from academia to the world outside“

This mini-workshop is about making the participants aware of the skills they have acquired in academia which are attractive for the job market outside of academia. Participants reflect on their individual strengths in a small group. Together, they then compile the "typical" skills acquired in academia and look at how they can be transferred to the "outside" world.

Trainer: Dr. Cornelia Rahn
Target Group:  all postdocs
                         (Priority is given to postdocs with a  DESY contract)
Date:                October 16, 2025
Time  :             10:00-12:30

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Addressing Discrimination in Academia

"Do you feel safe here?": Addressing Discrimination in Academia 

Discrimination and microaggressions undermine truly inclusive team environments in academia and essentially create an unsafe work setting for many. In this workshop, we will learn how to recognize, prevent, and respond effectively to discrimination. Discover how early-career researchers can contribute to fostering a culture of respect, helping to create a safer and more welcoming environment within their teams. This workshop is open to everyone - whether you have experienced discrimination yourself or are an ally interested in actively addressing the issue. Join us to help tackle discrimination in academia!

Trainer: Eileen Schwanold

Date: 23rd October 2025

Time: 13.30-15:30 Uhr

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Postdoc Life Hack: How to create a LinkedIn profile?

Create your professional online presence and become visible for future employers. In this short workshop you will learn how to set-up a free LinkedIn profile. Bring your CV and a profile picture. No previous experience is necessary.

Trainer: Lia Lang

Date: 29th of October 2025

Time: 12:00-12:30

Please register here!