This workshop has been designed for postdoctoral candidates who want to prepare for the job search in a systematic way, or who want to learn more about application strategies and feel more confident [...]

Young researchers actively explore their career options, learn career development methods, build a network, and improve their networking strategies.
This is made possible through: specific trainings, workshops & lectures. We offer everyone a framework for a fruitful mentoring partnership.

With Dr. Andrea Kliewer – Research Integrity Consultant The major objective of the workshop, “Good Scientific Practice – Protecting Scientific Integrity” is to know and understand the basic rules and [...]

This course is designed to enhance the critical thinking and analytical skills of master and doctoral candidates by engaging them in the process of scientific paper review and discussion. Through a series of interactive sessions, participants will learn to evaluate and analyse scientific papers, understand the components of effective research articles, and engage in scholarly discussions to enhance their research capabilities. The course will focus on developing skills necessary for successful peer-review processes and promoting effective communication within the scientific community.

Below is the topic schedule for our new seminar series. Each meeting is devoted to a topic. During a Discussion week, we’ll read and discuss a specific topic. You do not have to visit all meetings, [...]

Find out about career paths for your next steps and meet OLTECH alumni and other role models!
Guest: Dr. René Neuholz
Project Manager Quality Assurance and Cyber-Physical Systems
Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials IFAM, Bremen

Der Workshop „Drittmittel für den wissenschaftlichen Nachwuchs“ wendet sich an DoktorandInnen, die sich das erste Mal mit dem Thema „Drittmittelakquise“ beschäftigen. Dabei werden zunächst [...]

As a PhD researcher or postdoc you are probably facing a variety of scientific and personal challenges. In addition to inspiring scientific ideas, you also need efficient work organization, [...]

What are my competencies, skills and my potential? Where is my place to work, where I can be effective and bring in my full potential, competencies and skills? How does it look like? What do I need?  [...]

To master all demands required of a postdoc or a group leader while keeping time for creative research  projects it is important to manage yourself and lead your research group in an appropriate way. [...]

Workshop "Scientific Writing and Publishing" In order to register for this course, each participant is required to have written a scientific document in English that is at least ¾ completed, or to [...]

This workshop covers the underlying conceptual and framework elements of your research. It is useful to consider or reconsider at any stage of your research, but especially helpful before you write. [...]

This workshop is about related concepts for improving the clarity, flow and readability of your research. We will practice a few key elements of coherence and cohesion, several editing tips and some [...]

What are my unique abilities and interests critical in determining the right career path for me? Can I combine my ideas about a fulfilled life with a career outside of university and academia? How can [...]

Most of the content of your dissertation is now clearly defined. Outline and structure are beginning to take shape and the submission deadline is drawing closer. The pertinent question is: “How can I [...]

This workshop introduces you to key competencies for successful dialogue facilitation and conflict resolution. Using analysis, self-management and communication tools learned here you can turn each [...]

It is essential for Ph.D. candidates and scientists to develop an impressive publication record. The publication of high quality journal articles is imperative in order to apply for jobs or for [...]

Viele Aufgaben, hohe Ansprüche und knappe Zeit – so sieht der Alltag für viele Promovierende aus. Da heißt es Ruhe bewahren und auf die eigenen Ressourcen achten, damit der Stress nicht überhandnimmt. [...]

Researchers are increasingly faced with expectations to raise third-party funds if they want to pursue a successful research career. Yet, applying for third-party funds is not an end in itself and [...]

How can I make an impact in professional contexts such as small-talk situations at conferences? What can help me in situations where I face an international crowd and how can I connect to an [...]

The team supervision day offers international doctoral researchers and international postdocs the opportunity of reflection and counselling in a group of peers with similar roles and questions. You [...]