In the German academic system, Tenure Track is a relatively new concept. With a tenure track position, one gets the opportunity to immediately transition to a permanent position when successfully completing the probationary period (known as the tenure track phase). The majority of tenure track positions comes along with a professorship; less common and known are lecturer or researcher positions with tenure track.
[ Read On … ]27. Aug 2024
Good Scientific Practice and Negotiation (October 22 and 23, 2024)
The workshop combines Good Scientific Practice (Part 1) with Negotiation (Part 2). During your doctoral studies you will come into contact with other scientists and collaborate with them. Here negotiation skills can be helpful. This may even prevent potential conflicts with your supervisor.
[ Read On … ]30. Jul 2024
Postdoc Appreciation Week Germany (September 16-20, 2024 | online)
Inspired by the celebration of the Postdoc Appreciation Week in the USA and the UK, the PAW Germany coordination team invited researchers and research institutions, postdoc coordinators and research administrators all over Germany to join in creating a special program, events and a social media campaign to honor the incredible work of postdocs!
The initiative was well taken and our colleagues and postdoc networks all over the country quickly put together a great program with a wide range of topics – most of them online and open for attendees from any institution in Germany.
Find out more about the Postdoc Appreciation Week (PAW) Germany at
3. Jul 2024
Das 1×1 der Konflikte (24.09.2024)
Die folgende Veranstaltung wird für Promovierende durch die Hochschule Merseburg (HoMe) in Kooperation mit der Internationalen Graduiertenakademie durchgeführt.
Jeder Konflikt birgt die Chance auf eine Veränderung in sich und bringt die Energie für einen Wandel. Um das Potenzial eines Konflikts konstruktiv zu nutzen, ist es wichtig, ihn in seiner Dynamik besser zu verstehen und im Konfliktfall sicher und angemessen zu reagieren. Das Seminar setzt sich daher aus einer Mischung von praktischen Übungen zur Selbstreflexion, theoretischen Inputs und Analyse von ausgewählten Praxisbeispielen aus Ihrem Arbeitsalltag zusammen. Es vermittelt wichtige Verhaltens- und Kommunikationstools und erhöht dabei Ihre persönliche Konfliktlösungskompetenz.
Konflikte sind Teil von zu unserem (Arbeits-)Alltag und oft mit unangenehmen Gefühlen verbunden. Jeder Konflikt birgt die Chance auf eine Veränderung in sich und bringt die Energie für einen Wandel. Für das Verständnis eines Konfliktes werden Analysetools eingeführt, die Handlungsoptionen eröffnen.
[ Read On … ]11. Sep 2024
[FSU Jena] Close the gap (September 16, 2024 | online)
“Close the gap: Wie können Geschlechteraspekte stärker in der Forschung berücksichtigt werden?”
Onlinediskussion mit Prof. Dr. Oliver Werz und Prof. Dr. Anna Kipp
Moderation: Dr. Michael Wutzler
online von 16-17 Uhr
Die Dominanz männlicher Perspektiven hat auch in der Wissenschaft dazu geführt, dass geschlechterspezifische Daten in vielen Bereichen der Forschung und der Gesellschaft unzureichend erfasst sind: Sei es bspw. bei der Wirkung von Medikamenten, den Arten der Fortbewegung, bei Sicherheitstechnologien oder der Altersvorsorge. Dabei führt Gendersensibilität zu einer höheren wissenschaftlichen Qualität und präziseren Ergebnissen, die auch in der Praxis zu besseren Anwendungen führen. Nicht zuletzt trägt gendersensible Forschung zu einer gleichstellungsorientierten gesellschaftlichen Entwicklung bei. Dahingehend hat sich in den letzten Jahren einiges getan.
Dieser Workshop findet im Rahmen der Postdocs Appreciation Week 2024 (PAW) statt.
10. Sep 2024
[UL] Achieving goals with self-care: Your timeout for more focus (September 30, 2024)
There are free slots in this workshop offered by Leipzig University.
“In this workshop, we provide a space to pause and explore questions such as: What’s working well and what’s not? Which goals am I focusing on, and do they align with my priorities? What steps can I take to achieve the goals I’ve set? How can I manage expectations and demands in a healthy mental way? What are my sources of strength and what can I do to recharge?
We support you working on your individual topics in a structured and confidential atmosphere, introducing you to useful concepts, tools, and exercises. The exchange with colleagues brings you feedback and new ideas.”
- Monday, September 30th, 9.00 am to 4.00 pm.
- Location: Leipzig Lab, Leipzig City
- Further information: https://fortbildung.uni-leipzig.de/fortbildung.html?id=2162
- If you are interested in taking part in the workshop, please contact Cathleen Heil directly ()
6. Sep 2024
[Springer Nature] Free webinars to help you craft high quality articles
Publishing your findings is an essential part of the research journey and a significant milestone in your academic career. When you publish your work, you gain recognition and the chance to connect with fellow researchers worldwide, fostering the exchange of ideas and contributing to the advancement of your field.
To support you in crafting high quality articles, Springer Nature is offering a series of highly informative sessions that will guide you through every stage of the publishing process.
2. Sep 2024
New version of doctoral regulation of Faculty of Medicine released (August 27, 2024)
The third order for amendment of the doctoral regulation of Faculty of Medicine has been relased as new version (in German). The regulations came into force on August 28, 2024.
Promotionsordnung der Medizinischen Fakultät der Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg vom 07.05.2024
2. Sep 2024
[UL] Lunch Lectures: Is doing a postdoc (still) the right thing for me? (September 16, 2024 | online)
Leipzig University organizes a lecture series on career and everyday life in academia of postdocs. This time the topic is
Is doing a postdoc (still) the right thing for me?
In this interactive lunch lecture, you will learn how to assess your academic profile and identify your skills and strengths after completing your PhD. We will guide you through evaluating whether pursuing a postdoc is the right step for you and provide tools to help you decide if a professorship aligns with your career goals. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain clarity on your professional path and make informed.
Target group
Postdocs
[ Read On … ]29. Aug 2024
[GSO] How to apply for the Klaus Tschira Boost Fund 2024? (September 10, 2024 | online)
The German Scholars Organization e.V. (GSO) provides information and answer questions about the Klaus Tschira Boost Fund. Who is the program designed for? What does it offer? What to consider when applying? How does the selection process work?
[ Read On … ]21. Aug 2024
DFG Funding Opportunities: for Postdocs (August 29, 2024 | online)
This online talk focuses on the DFG Funding Opportunities for Postdocs of the DFG. Further details and the dial in link can be found at Info Talks on DFG Funding Opportunities for Research Careers.
- Date: August 29, 2024
- Time: 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. CET
- Language: English
Please note: You can access the event via the link above without any password. The number of participants is limited to max. 1,000.
About Prospects: Online Talk Series on DFG Funding Opportunities for Research Careers
[ Read On … ]14. Aug 2024
[BEAM] Experiences, careers, highs and lows of female scientists
Over the past few months, we have been working on an “equality opportunities” booklet to inspire young girls and women to study in the STEM field. To this end, our female doctoral students, student talents and principal investigators have reported on their experiences, their careers, their highs and their lows.
Take a look at their contributions or download the whole booklet via the following link:
The booklet has been published by the research training group “BEAM (RTG 2670): Self-Organization of Soft Matter via Multiple Noncovalent Interactions”.