Postdocs | Workshops, events, mentoring
Key qualifications for your (research) career
During the postdoc phase, you will set the course for your future career path. Our offers support you in preparing for the next steps in the best possible way – regardless of whether you are aiming for a career in academia, a job in science management, a position in business, or employment in a non-governmental organisation.
In addition to expertise in your field of research, competencies such as communication skills, teamwork abilities, or self-management skills are important for your academic and personal development. The same applies to growing interdisciplinary networks and exchanging experiences with fellow researchers. This is why we offer most of our workshops, career and networking events for postdocs jointly with our partner universities as part of the Research Academy Ruhr.
Postdoc Appreciation Week Germany: 16 to 20 September 2024
Our workshop offers
Competence Profiles and Career Development
Workshop for female Postdocs from all disciplines, max. 12 participants
Following a competency-based approach, the participants are enabled to gain clarity about their own motives, strengths and potentials. On this basis, they can consistantly act in a goal-oriented manner and take congruent decisions regarding possible areas of personal growth. The participants are invited to develop a distinctive profile and learn strategies to communicate it in an effective way to potential employers or stakeholders.
Date: 17 September 2024, 10:00–12:00 hours
Location: online via Zoom
Trainer: Valentina Vasilov, Graduate Center Plus
Language: English
Registration deadline: 3 September 2024
Good Research Practice for Postdocs: New Roles - New Responsibilities
Workshop for Postdocs from all disciplines, max. 12 participants
The workshop focuses on the supervision perspective in the postdoc phase. Participants will exchange ideas on how they can fulfill their responsibility for teaching the basics of good scientific work in their own research environment, what experiences they have had, and what resources and support they need to do so. Typical feedback and common uncertainties of PhD students regarding data management and publication practices will be integrated and discussed.
Date: 18 September 2024, 10:00–13:00 hours
Location: online via Zoom
Trainer: Valentina Vasilov, Graduate Center Plus
Language: English
Registration deadline: 4 September 2024
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Managing up and lateral leadership: engaging effectively with colleagues
Workshop for Postdocs from all disciplines, max. 12 participants
This seminar nurtures “lateral leadership” skills to improve communication with colleagues, address ongoing challenges with them and nudge colleagues toward the goals that matter most to each one.
On the first day of the workshop, participants are provided with a framework through which to assess their relationship with their colleagues, they identify realistic objectives that they wish to achieve, are introduced to a number of techniques to achieve these objectives and, finally, develop a plan to address outstanding issues they might have with their colleagues. On the second day of the workshop, participants meet the trainer through a series of one-to-one meetings (one hour each). Within this context, they have the opportunity to discuss their specific situation, eventual challenges they are facing and possible ways forward to improve the relationship with their colleagues or address difficulties they might be experiencing with their team members.
Date: Mon, 16 September 2024, 09:00–18:00 h & Tue, 17 September 2024, 09:00–16:00 h (optional one-to-one slots)
Location: online via Zoom
Trainer: Matteo Garavoglia
Language: English
Registration deadline: 2 September 2024
Our offers and events
Career planning and skills development
Karriereforum
Taking the next steps in your postdoctoral career, the Karriereforum provides you with hands-on experience: For one day, renowned experts will offer input on university and non-university research careers or aspects of research funding, and answer your questions. You can also get advice on personal career strategies one on one during confidential consultations.
The Karriereforum takes place twice a year (spring/fall) with changing topics.
Postdoc workshops
Our workshop program for postdoctoral researchers supports you in sharpening and extending your individual academic profile and successfully continuing your career within and outside academia. The workshops deal with topics in the following fields:
- Career in academia and beyond
- Leadership, supervision and management competencies
- Communicating, networking, negotiating
- Acquiring third-party funds
All workshop dates of the current semester can be found on Research Academy Ruhr‘s homepage
Wirtschaftskolleg
You are a postdoc now, what comes next? Ask your questions about career opportunities beyond academia and discuss with representatives from the private sector, industry, public service, foundations, and non-profit organizations in a casual atmosphere during this annual exchange.
The Wirtschaftskolleg takes place every year in November.
All information can be found on Research Academy Ruhr's homepage
Mentoring
mentoring³ for female postdoctoral researchers
Experienced researchers will accompany you as mentors, advise you on career planning questions, and share their tacit knowledge of the academic world.
Tailor-made skills training and regular peer exchange complete the two-year programme.
All information can be found on Research Academy Ruhr's homepage
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Aurora Course Catalogue
The UDE is one of the founding members of the European university network Aurora. As part of the cooperation, our partner universities from Reykjavik to Naples offer interesting events, lectures, and courses that are open to researchers and staff at the UDE.
Curious? Then take a look at the joint calendar of events!
Further training offers at the UDE
Human Resources Development
In addition to a broad continuing training programme for all UDE employees, Human Resources Development offers targeted programmes and coaching for (future) leaders.
GUIDE
GUIDE – the center for start-ups and innopreneurship at the University of Duisburg-Essen – is the main contact for all those interested in starting a business. It serves as a sparring partner for ideas and inventions from all disciplines.
Interdisciplinary Centre for Educational Research (IZfB)
The IZfB regularly offers methodological workshops, on for example qualitative and descriptive data analysis (SPSS, MAXQDA, R).
International Researchers Days
Are you coming to the UDE from abroad for a postdoc stay? In this series of events offered by the Welcome Service you will receive information about the German academic system and get support for a good start in Germany.
Centre for Higher Education Quality Development (ZHQE)
Ready for teaching: The ZHQE offers workshops and certificate programmes in the areas of university didactics, e-learning and media didactics, teaching evaluation, and curriculum development.