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SUMMARY:Career Coaching for Postdocs
DESCRIPTION:Are you currently reflecting on your next career step\, but unsure where to begin? \nThis webinar hosted by Judith Münch from the German Postdoc Network is designed to support postdocs in a phase of career orientation. It offers both an orientation to your career options and a deeper dive into career coaching—so you can take your next step with more clarity and support. \nTo start off\, we will present a brand-new graphical overview of career paths for postdocs\, spanning academia\, industry\, the public sector and more. This visual guide offers an overview of typical job profiles\, key responsibilities\, and useful skills across different sectors. \nThe main focus of the webinar then switches to valuable insights into career coaching\, how it can provide you guidance in moving from awareness to action during your career orientation. \nDr. Nicola Bauer\, a passionate career coach and trainer\, will explain how coaching can help you reflect on your values and goals\, explore meaningful options\, and navigate career transitions with greater clarity and confidence. You will learn: \n\nWhat career coaching is — and what to expect from it\nHow it can help during times of uncertainty or decision-making\nWhen and where to seek career coaching opportunities\n\nThrough interactive elements and reflective questions\, you will gain a hands-on impression of how coaching works in practice. A moderated conversation with fellow peers will offer insights into their personal coaching experiences. You will also have the opportunity to ask your own questions in a dedicated Q&A session. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistere here!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Nicola Bauer is a coach and trainer for postdocs and doctoral researchers with focus on purposeful career orientation\, self-development and mental health. After a PhD in stem cell biology at the MPI-CBG and BioTec in Dresden\, she spent several years in pharmaceutical business consulting. At the age of 30\, she decided to pursue a second degree in psychology and subsequently worked for six years as a career coach and trainer at the career center for postdocs and doctoral students at Helmholtz Munich. Nicola is thus highly experienced in professional (re-)orientation and in providing people with targeted support. \nhttps://www.joyworks-trainings.de/
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SUMMARY:Postdoc Networks for a Stronger Future 
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a unique opportunity to connect with fellow postdocs\, learn about the value of networks\, and discover how to advocate for change at your institution. Together with Nicola Dengo from Eurodoc & Samuel H. Cosper from NetPDR\, we will explore how to build postdoc representation and create a stronger\, more supportive community. Don’t miss this chance to make your voice heard and shape the future of postdoc research! \nWe will begin the event with an introduction of the different speakers and their organizations/networks\, providing an overview of their backgrounds and expertise. This will be followed by an interview with our speakers from Eurodoc and NetPDR\, where they will share their experiences and insights on how to build postdoc representation\, advocate for change\, and ensure implementation. After the interview\, we will have a Q&A session\, where attendees can ask questions and engage in a discussion with the speakers. Finally\, we will conclude the event with a wrap-up\, where we will summarize the key takeaways and provide an opportunity for attendees to network with each other over a cup of coffee. \nJoin us for a dynamic and interactive discussion on how to build postdoc representation and create a stronger\, more supportive community. We look forward to seeing you there! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEurodoc: Eurodoc is a grassroots federation of national associations of early career researchers from European countries\, advocating for the rights and interests of doctoral candidates and junior researchers (R1 and R2 stages) at the European level.  \nNetPDR: NetPDR is a network of postdoc representations of universities in Germany that provides a platform for exchange\, networking\, and advocacy to ensure that the postdoc community is valued\, understood\, and heard in decision-making processes at scientific institutions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate and Time
URL:https://germanpostdoc.net/event/leading-change-from-within-postdoc-networks-for-a-stronger-future/
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SUMMARY:Life as a Chief Editor in Nature Communications
DESCRIPTION:Are you wondering what comes next after your postdoc? Our lunch talk series Career Perspectives: Beyond the Postdoc offers insights into diverse career opportunities beyond postdoctoral research. \nIn our next session\, we are pleased to welcome Dr. Stephanie Koo\, Chief Editor for Cancer at Nature Communications and Advisory Editor at npj Breast Cancer. \nDr. Koo earned her PhD in Oncology and Cancer Biology from the National University of Singapore. She began her postdoctoral path at A*STAR (Agency for Science\, Technology and Research) in Singapore\, then moved to London to continue her research at Imperial College London and King’s College London. After nearly eight years as a postdoc\, she transitioned into scientific publishing\, starting as an Associate Editor at Springer Nature Group. Over the past eight years\, she has continued to grow within the company\, and this November marks her second year as Chief Editor. \nIn this lunch talk\, we will explore the key skills and experiences from Dr. Koo’s academic journey that prepared her for a successful career in scientific publishing. She will also share insights into the main responsibilities and challenges of being a Scientific Editor. The session will conclude with time for questions and open discussion. \nJoin us for an engaging conversation on transitioning from academia to scientific publishing and discover more about this exciting path within science communication. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Stephanie Koo \nDr. Stephanie Koo graduated with a degree in Biochemistry in 2004 and obtained her PhD in Oncology and Cancer Biology in 2009 from the National University of Singapore. That same year\, she began her postdoctoral path at A*STAR (Agency for Science\, Technology and Research) in Singapore\, working on cancer glycobiology. In 2011\, she moved to London to continue her research as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Imperial College London\, focusing on the molecular mechanisms of forkhead box proteins in breast cancer progression and treatment for nearly two and a half years. Her final postdoctoral position before transitioning into scientific publishing was at King’s College London\, where she studied the roles of TAO kinases in mitosis and anti-cancer treatment. Since 2017\, Dr. Koo has been working at Springer Nature Group. She began as an Associate Editor and progressed to Senior Editor and Team Manager at Nature Communications. In 2023\, she was appointed Advisory Editor for npj Breast Cancer and Chief Editor for Cancer at Nature Communications. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate and Time\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser
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