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Career Perspectives with a PhD in Natural & Life Sciences | TODAY: September 11, 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 September, Dr. Maximilian Paleschke, who did his doctorate in Physics at Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, will be our guest. He is now Senior Consultant at McKinsey & Company.

 

All information and the meeting link can be found on this website.

In October, we welcome biologist Dr. Vanessa Marzetz who works at the Department of Environmental Health Protection - Bathing Water Hygiene; State Office for Health and Social Affairs Berlin.

 

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YES online workshop “Your Innovation Skills” | Sep 17, 2pm – 4:30pm | a few places left

 

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.

Find more details on this website.

 

Registration until September 15.

 

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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., 7., 13. and 14.10.2025, 9 am – 4 pm

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

Registration:                   Please register by September 17 via this website.

 

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Online Workshop Grow your career! – Career Planning Intensive Course | Sep 22 and 26, Oct 6 and 13

 

When:  
22 and 26 September, each from 1 – 3 pm; 6 and 13 October, each from 9 - 11 am
In between: self-study with support from the trainer for content-related questions, as well as guided group assignments between the webinar sessions; access to the online course for participants valid for 6 months.

Where: Online

Who: Doctoral researchers in at least their second year of doctoral studies, and postdocs

Language: English

 

Career coach: Dr. Iris Köhler (Web: https://thescientistcoach.de/en/dr-iris-koehler-en/)

Course description:

The majority of people with a PhD does not stay in academia, but pursues careers in a variety of fields. There are many different career paths open to young scientists. However, it is often difficult for them to decide which path to take, or there is a lack of clarity about the requirements for a particular path. Young scientists often start their career planning by looking at job advertisements. But career planning is much more than that!

In this seminar you will actively explore the various facets of career planning: Together with the career coach you will examine your goals, values, and interests, analyse their skills, and discover interesting career options within and outside of academia. You will learn how to explore career options and expand their professional network. At the end of the course, you will create your own career development plan.

 

Registration:

Participation is free of charge. There are a few spots available. Please write a short email to register (contact: julia.klauder@hnee.de).

 

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Gender, Diversity & Career Development day | Sep 29, 9am – 4pm

 

This time it's about confidence in your career, especially when things feel uncertain. How can we deal with self-doubt and stress while making important decisions? What helps us stay focused under pressure, navigate discrimination, and move forward after setbacks? How do tools like GenAI shape our work and what do we need to know to use them responsibly?

 

In addition to coaching workshops on stress management, procrastination, and positive constructive view of challenges, this year’s program includes short one-on-one counselling for sensitive topics like sexuality-based discrimination and harassment, and space for conversations about career development and individual support.

For further information please see the attached flyer!

 

Please register as soon as possible with mention of the chosen workshops (gender-diversityCRC1449@bcp.fu-berlin.de contact: Dr. Sarah Huch).

Participation can be counted for credit points (IRTG's curriculum).

 

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Berlin Postdoc Day | Nov 6 & 7

 

The Berlin Postdoc Day (PDD25) is back this year! Despite the name, the event warmly welcomes not only Postdocs but also late-stage PhD students who are interested in exploring future career opportunities and networking with peers across disciplines.
PDD25 will take place on November 6th and 7th, 2025 at the Humboldt Graduate School, Luisenstraße 56, 10117 Berlin.

 

What can you look forward to?

The first day will feature inspiring keynote talks from academic and industry experts, a poster session, and networking events aimed at fostering interdisciplinary exchange. The second day is dedicated to workshops that support professional development in areas such as science communication, career planning, and emerging research tools.
Moreover, there will be a career fair, where a wide range of companies and organizations will set up booths. This provides an excellent opportunity for participants to connect with industry professionals and explore potential career opportunities.

 

Call for Abstracts

We encourage abstract submissions for the chance to present your research during the poster session. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain visibility, share your work, and receive valuable feedback from your peers and senior researchers. Poster prizes will also be awarded!

 

How to Register and Submit Abstracts

To register for the event and submit your abstract, please complete the registration form.
There is no fixed deadline, but due to limited space, registration will close once we reach capacity. Additional registrants may be placed on a waiting list, so we recommend signing up early to secure your spot!

 

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16th BSRT Symposium “From Scar to Strength!” | Dec 4 – 5 | Registration deadline: Sep 15

 

Join us at the 16^th BSRT symposium!

In honour of female pioneers who contributed to advancing science and technologies using their unique strength

 

We are delighted to invite you to the 16^th Annual Symposium of the Berlin School for Regenerative Therapies (BSRT). In the spirit of this year’s theme, “From Scar to Strength: Pioneering Research to Support Regeneration of Fully Functional Tissues”, we will explore emerging therapeutic strategies and recent advances in clinical trials, alongside innovative organ-on-a-chip platforms that model human physiology to accelerate translational research.

Our goal is to bring together leading-edge research on tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and biomaterials science.

 

Interested? Find out more at bsrt-symposium.deor register now!

Night Owl Registration: Ends September 15!

 

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New Code of Conduct at Freie Universität Berlin

 

The Academic Senate of Freie Universität Berlin has adopted a new Code of Conduct. Building on existing policies and statutes, the Code outlines shared values and binding standards for respectful and inclusive interaction across all areas of university life—studies, teaching, research, and administration. It emphasizes a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, bullying, and violence, and promotes an environment of fairness, integrity, responsible leadership, and sustainability. 

For detailed information see: https://www.fu-berlin.de/en/universitaet/code-of-conduct/index.html

 

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Tag der guten wissenschaftlichen Praxis | Nov 19

 

Am 19. November findet der Tag der guten wissenschaftlichen Praxis an der FU Berlin (SupraFab Gebäude, Altensteinstr. 23a, Raum 201) statt.

Das Programm finden Sie hier. Die Veranstaltung findet in deutscher Sprache statt.

 

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greenCHEM kickSTART | Nov 4-20

 

Kickstart your green chemistry innovation journey this autumn with greenCHEM. Curious about turning your scientific knowledge into real-world impact? These 2 opportunities can open doors into entrepreneurship & tech. transfer in sustainable chemistry…

 

greenCHEM kickSTART with Wiley. November 4-20th | Application Deadline: October 13th
Do you have an existing idea for solving sustainable development problems using chemical knowledge or technology? greenCHEM kickSTART with Wiley is the next step! Get pitch/communication training, win prizes, and move sustainable chemistry solutions a step closer towards realization. Target group: MSc students, PhDs & Post-docs.

 

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