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.
CONTACT
Dr. Mark Pottek
Scientific Coordinator "Joint Research Academy"
Cluster of Excellence "Hearing4all"
Dept. Neurosciences, School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Room: W30 3-316
Phone: +49(0)441-798 5479
E-Mail: mark.pottek@uol.de
Courses and events
OLTECH - Mentoring programme for young researchers (03/2023 - 03/2024)
Journal Review of Scientific Ocean Biogeochemistry Publications
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.
Supporting the career development “Fantastic mentors and where to find them” by Prof. Murat Eren (Meren)
We would like to invite all OLTECH PhDs to a talk within the framework of the seminar "ICBM PhDs: Connected" meeting with the topic: „Fantastic mentors and where to find them?” Lecturer: Prof. Murat [...]
How to write a policy brief?
How can we translate science to wider audiences and make it accessible for policy makers? In this training we discuss the importance of sharing research beyond the academy and the usefulness of policy briefs as a means of doing so. The session provides an overview of how to write a policy brief and what you should include in writing one (as well as how you can best share it).
OLTECH Career paths in Science, Medicine and Technology
“Career paths in Science, Medicine and Technology” offers you the chance to meet OLTECH alumni and other role models, to hear from their experiences, and to interact with them. You will learn about a variety of career paths and get insights into different areas of work, in particular jobs outside of academia.
Guests: Founding and Innovation Center of the University of Oldenburg (GIZ) & Founder of Datenschmiede.ai GmbH
The Startup and Innovation Center (GIZ) is the first contact point for all students, researchers, employees and alumnae of the University, that are interested in starting a business or working as a freelancer. We offer professional advice, coaching, events and workshops as well as mentors. Furthermore we support you with setting up a business model, applying for funding and finding team members.
Neurosensory Science
Welcome to the Doctoral degree programme/PhD Study Programme "Neurosensory Science and Systems"
This three-year degree programme addresses young researchers doing their PhD project in the Neurosciences. It provides training on research competence, skills concerning knowledge transfer and support for career planning. Currently, about 90 PhD candidates from such different fields as Physics, Biology, Psychology and Engineering are enrolled, setting the frame for interdisciplinary cooperation and ample networking opportunities.
Admission to the programme
Please apply at the Graduate School Science, Medicine and Technology (OLTECH) by using the application form found here. You also need to enclose a number of documents as listed in the form (e.g. CV, Master certificate, outline of the PhD project, supervisor's statement,...).
Next application deadlines:
1 August 2023 for the winter semester 2023/2024
1 February 2024 for the summer semester 2024
In case you have missed the deadline, but would like to join courses of the study programme you are invited to contact us.