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Career Perspectives with a PhD in Natural & Life Sciences | July 10, 5 – 6 pm

Looking for career options after your doctorate? And not sure what is “out there”? With the series "Career Perspectives with a PhD in Natural and Life Sciences", we would like to offer an opportunity for interactive and informal exchange about career-related topics.

In July, Prof. Dr. Stephan Hohloch, who did his doctorate in Inorganic Chemistry at FU Berlin will be our guest. He completed his doctorate in 2014 and is now Professor of Coordination Chemistry at the Universität Innsbruck, Austria.

All information and the meeting link can be found here: https://www.bcp.fu-berlin.de/en/graduiertenzentrum/promovierende/veranstaltungen/careertalks/index.html

There will be no meeting in August. In September, we welcome physicist Dr. Maximilian Paleschke, Senior Consultant at McKinsey & Company.

 

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Friday Light Talks | July 11

 

Friday Light Talks is an initiative for Postdocs, PhD and master students to promote networking, discussion and ideas exchange in an informal environment.

Friday Light Talks started as a lecture series and networking platform for young researchers with a focus on physics. It is now open also for young researchers from other disciplines of Natural Sciences at FU Berlin.

Each event comprises a 20-30 min scientific presentation by a PhD or Postdoc followed by a discussion and a relaxed get-together with drinks. We are excited to have a space where all the research groups can get to know each other, and we are looking forward to meeting you all!

The next talk will be on July 11

Daniel Reich (AG Koch) will speak about: "15 Years, 15 Lessons: About Teaching Physics  & Designing Card Games"

 

Always at 5pm in BoB (Room 0.3.01), Phyics Department (Arnimallee 14, 14195 Berlin).

 

More information here https://www.physik.fu-berlin.de/en/fachbereich/veranstaltungen/friday-light-talks/index.html

 

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Scientific workflows: Tools and tips / Online lecture series by Dr. Selina Baldauf | July 17, 4-5pm

 

In this lecture series we will explore a diverse range of topics, including R code quality and efficiency, reproducible document creation, version control with Git, literature management, and academic notetaking. You'll learn practical tips and tricks that can help you optimize your research workflow and increase your productivity.

 

We will meet online on the 3rd Thursday of every month during the lecture period for one hour and you are welcome to join.

 

The next session will be “Introduction to version control with Git and GitHub”. Find further information and the meeting link here: https://www.bcp.fu-berlin.de/en/graduiertenzentrum/promovierende/veranstaltungen/lecture-SB/index.html

 

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BCP Department Summer Festival | July 17

 

You are cordially invited to this year's BCP Department Summer Festival.

We look forward to welcoming you to our program on Thursday, July 17, in the large lecture hall at Arnimallee 22 or on the meadow between Arnimallee 22 and Fabeckstr. 34/36.

 

Detailed program:

• 3:30 p.m.: Lecture by Prof. Dr. Sarkar

• 3:50 p.m.: Lecture by Prof. Dr. Pölloth

• 4:15 p.m.: Award ceremony for excellent teaching, organized by the student council initiatives

• From 4:30 p.m.: Summer Festival | Food & Drinks (self-payer)

• 5:00 p.m.: Award ceremony for gender- and diversity-sensitive leadership

 

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Online Workshop “Introduction to data analysis with R” | Oct 6 – 7 + 13 – 14

 

Course offer by the Graduate Center: This workshop offers an introduction to data analysis with R.

The workshop's main goal is to equip you with essential R skills for analyzing your own research data, covering data processing and visualization.

 

Who is the course for? Doctoral researchers registered at the BCP department, Postdoctoral researchers at the BCP department

When?                             6 October, 7 October, 13 October, 14 October, 2024, 9 am – 4 pm

Where?                            Webex Online Course (Please note that a video camera and a microphone are necessary for this course.)

Registration:                   Will follow in the next newsletter in September. For now, save the date!

 

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FU Offers & Events

 

Urheberrecht beim Publizieren & Forschen (Workshop) | 15.07.2025

 

Einführung in KI (Teil 1): Grundlagen generativer Künstlicher Intelligenz – große Sprachmodelle (Workshop) | 09.09.2025

 

Forschungsdatenmanagement in a nutshell (Online-Seminar) | 10.09.2025

 

Einführung in KI (Teil 2): Einführung ins Prompten für die Text- und Bildgenerierung mit KI (Workshop) | 10.09.2025

 

KI-basierte Recherche und Forschungsassistenten (Hybrid) | 11.09.2025

 

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FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Daimler and Benz scholarship for postdocs

 

Each year, the Foundation awards twelve scholarships to selected postdoc researchers, junior professors, and heads of junior research groups. The objective is to reinforce the autonomy and creativity of the up-and-coming generation of scientists and to pave the way for the committed researchers’ careers during their productive postdoc phase.

The funding amounts to €40,000 per scholarship for a period of two years and can be used for various purposes, for example to finance scientific assistants, technical equipment, research trips or participation in conferences.

Deadline: October 1st.

Further information: https://www.daimler-benz-stiftung.de/cms/en/promote/scholarship-program/postdoctoral-program.html

 

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Offers by BUA and Other Berlin Institutions

 

Career Transition Workshop | Oct 21 · Nov 4 · Nov 18 · Nov 25, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | In-person

Trainer: Dr. Susanne Kortendick

This four-part series supports your transition beyond academia with practical tools and strategies:

•             Identifying career paths

•             Writing effective CVs

•             Mastering LinkedIn

•             Interview training (in German)

Note: The interview training is held in German.

 

CV Check for Postdocs at Risk | Wed, Sep 10, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Online

Unsure how to present your profile for your next career move? This session offers practical guidance on how to highlight your strengths - especially with a background of displacement or migration.

After the 90-minute group session, participants can book a 1:1 CV or cover letter check with coach Ulrike Schneeberg (ICF-certified, international experience in France, UK & Canada).

 

Berlin Neuroscience Meeting 2025 | 16–17 October 2025 | GLS Campus Berlin

The annual Berlin Neuroscience Meeting brings together researchers from all career stages to explore cutting-edge findings and foster exchange. Organized by the Einstein Center for Neurosciences Berlin and NeuroCure, the event features keynote talks, poster sessions, and networking opportunities - including a relaxed social evening on Friday.

 

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YES online workshop „Your Innovation Skills” | Sep 17, 2025, 02 pm–04.30 pm

 

Ignite your innovative potential. Reflect your skillset as an Innovator and discover what you already bring to the table! Practice your entrepreneurial mindset and meet other PhDs or postdocs with great ideas.

 

Further information and registration: https://youngentrepreneursinscience.com/events/your-innovation-skills-5/

 

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DFG Prospects: Online Info Talks on DFG Funding Opportunities for Research Careers

 

Germany’s largest independent research funding organization offers funding opportunities for all career stages between doctorate and professorship. Join the online talk and get to know the DFG and its funding portfolio for postdocs. DFG offers an overview of all funding instruments for the time after your doctorate.

 

Upcoming talks in the Prospects Series:

• 18/07/2025, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. CEST – Emmy Noether Programme
• 15/09/2025, 02:00 - 03:30 p.m. CEST – DFG Funding Opportunities for Postdocs
• 14/10/2025, 01:30 - 03:00 p.m. CEST – Walter Benjamin-Programm (in German)
• 11/12/2025, 04:00 - 05:30 p.m. CET – DFG Funding Opportunities for Postdocs 

 

More info here.

 

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German Postdoc Network

 

A holistic community to inform, connect and support postdocs.

Our mission is to improve the postdoctoral experience by creating opportunities for connection, collaboration, and identity-building. We aim to gather and disseminate crucial information ensuring postdocs are well-informed and supported. We give a voice to postdocs to represent their interests and influence policies that impact their professional and personal development.

 

Event: Life as a Chief Editor in Nature Communications| Sep 25, 1 pm https://germanpostdoc.net/event/life-as-a-chief-editor-in-nature-communications/

 

Further information: https://germanpostdoc.net/