“For many people, making a career switch might feel like you’re starting over from scratch. But that’s not true: You have transferable skills. ‘Most job seekers think the skills they use for their current job only translate for that particular job title or industry, but the basics for operating in most functions is pretty universal,’ […]
Month Archive for December 2021
20. Dec 2021
[nature] Managing up: how to communicate effectively with your PhD adviser
Your supervisor has a vested interest in your success. Set the right tone and communication style when you meet with them. Read more at nature, CAREER COLUMN (10 December 2021)doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-021-03703-z
17. Dec 2021
e-learning: Basics of scientific work
An online self-study course for scientific work in German of the LLZ has the following modules: Scientific thinking & working:The scientific method, quality criteria and the research process (incl. scientific text types) Basics of copyright lawCopyright and scientific citation Planning & preparation of scientific workPreparation of a scientific work and about the good use of […]
17. Dec 2021
New plate: University explains work on Amo memorial
The university is working on a new concept to commemorate Anton Wilhelm Amo, the first Afro-German academic at a German university, who worked in Halle and Wittenberg. At the Universitätsring, the rector and the chairman of the appointed rectorate commission inaugurated a plate pointing out the discrepancy between the artwork “Free Africa” and a memorial […]
16. Dec 2021
Find a Job in Germany’s Industry – Job Interviews and Contract Conditions (February 02, 09 and 17, 2022 | online)
Leaving academia and looking for a job in the industry is an important and sometimes difficult step. Understanding the application rules and the expectations of the company enables you to go through a quickly and successful job-search process outside academia. Content Determination of salaries Preparation and phases of interviews Answering trick questions Salary negotiation strategies […]
14. Dec 2021
Early stage scientists and the pandemic at MLU
In spring 2021, the Diversity and Equal Opportunity Office and the Equal Opportunity Advisory Council launched a survey on the pandemic-related challenges for scientists in the early stage within the university. In the meantime, the responses have been reviewed and a report with many answers and information has been written. Read more (in German)
14. Dec 2021
Good Scientific Practice (February 21, 22, 2022 | online)
The participants will get an overview about the rules of good scientific practice and the handling with cases of scientific misconduct, and will explore the differences and grey areas of questionable research practice. They will learn about local, national and international regulations and guidelines. It is a goal of the course to create space for reflexions […]
14. Dec 2021
Find a Job in Germany’s Industry – Job Search and Application (January 12 and 26, 2022 | online)
Leaving academia and looking for a job in the industry is an important and sometimes difficult step. Understanding the application rules and the expectations of recruiters is a necessary prerequisite. This intensive training helps you to go through a quickly and successful job-search process outside academia. Content 1. Job Search Ideas for possible positions Active […]
13. Dec 2021
[UNIBUND] 10th tender mentoring programme for female postdoctoral researchers (June 2022–June 2023 / 2024)
How to establish a scientific profile?How to become a successful team leader?What makes grant applications worthy of support?How to establish a sustainable network?A career in academia comes along with lots of questions and challenges! From June 2022 the mentoring programme for female postdoctoral researchers, provided by the universities of Halle, Jena and Leipzig, offers eight places […]
13. Dec 2021
Next Level – E-Poster Design (February 15-16, 2022 | online)
Objective Understand that the e-poster concept provides a wide range of innovative possibilities to create far more than a single static poster sheet. Gain the knowledge how to take advantage of the full potential of the e-poster medium to communicate your science dynamically, illustratively and engaging.