HRA spotlight Bahrenfeld – Academic Career Planning for Early Career Researchers
For STEM postdocs and supervisors
This session is designed for postdocs and supervisors in the STEM fields. We will look at key principles of good career management and how these relate to the unique challenges of the academic job market. In particular, we will explore how to identify the right jobs and employers, how to be strategic and pro-active, and how to be ready for opportunities when they come up. We will also consider what are reasonable expectations of supervisors and managers in supporting their researchers, as well as how to find and make good use of mentors.
HRA spotlight Bahrenfeld: The Hamburg Research Academy offers regular short information sessions on topics central to the doctoral and the postdoctoral career phase. Experts provide basic information and answer your questions.
Please note that the "Bahrenfeld" series is specifically designed for postdocs in the STEM research areas. Participation is free of charge, prior registration is requested. For further information please read the conditions of participation.
Details
Date:
Wed, 9 February 2022, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM, online
Requirements for participation:
- Attendance: Participation is only possible, if you can guarantee an uninterrupted attendance.
- Attention: Online events require the same undivided attention as face-to-face events. Please refrain from parallel activities.
- Interaction: In general HRA events are interactive and require your active participation.
- Visibility: Please turn on your camera, if possible. Especially in our workshops, this is essential for a productive working environment.
Target groups:
postdocs, junior research group leaders, w1 professors, supervisors
Language:
English
Organizer:
Hamburg Research Academy
Trainer:
Steve Joy is Head of Researcher Development at the University of Cambridge and has ten years’ experience of working with PhD students and postdoctoral research staff. He has particular interests in self-leadership and career management. He has written about these issues for the Guardian, founded the Early Career Blog, and contributed to several books on writing successful job applications.
Steve has five years' experience of supervising and lecturing, during which he also ran the Higher Education Academy-accredited Teaching Associates Programme.
Maximum number of participants:
30