First Konstanz Postdoc Week

Course Type: Event series
Target Group: Postdoctoral researchers
 
With the kind support of the University of Konstanz Alumni Association
 
 
Monday, 18 November 2024, 5.00pm–7.00pm, K7
Welcome Reception – Artificial Intelligence in Science
Welcome Note by Prof. Dr. Isabell Otto, Vice Rector for Diversity and Academic Staff Development
Interactive fishbowl discussion on Artificial Intelligence in Science
Reception with information stands from the Support Services
Please register here:
Welcome Reception ­– Artificial Intelligence in Science
 
 
Monday, 18 November 2024 
 
Monday, 18 November 2024, 12.00pm–1.00pm, Mensa Gießberg, Meeting Point: at the reserved tables in K5 (cafeteria area opposite the Pastabar), bring your own food
Lunch Break with the International Office
Join a Lunch Break with representatives of the International Office (including Welcome Centre and Outgoing Centre) and get all your questions answered regarding international mobility in academia.
Offered by: International Office
No registration required
Monday, 18 November 2024, 2pm-4pm, G119
Department-internal event for doctoral researchers and postdocs at the Department of Linguistics: Habilitieren in der Linguistik
The workshop discusses common questions such as the ideal time-frame for the habilitation, to which extent a habilitation topic needs to differ from the PhD thesis, the future importance of the habilitation and developing a competitive profile for a career abroad.
For more information contact the Department of Linguistics directly
Offered by: Department of Linguistics
  
 
Tuesday, 19 November 2024
 
Tuesday, 19 November 2024, 9.00am–9.45am, Y311
Research Careers in the German Academic System in a Nutshell
Offered by: Academic Staff Development, Mirjam Müller
More information and registration: Research Careers in the German Academic System in a Nutshell
 
Tuesday, 19 November 2024, 9.45am–10.30am, Y311
Career Planning for Academia
Offered by: Academic Staff Development, Mirjam Müller
More information and registration: Career Planning for Academia
 
Tuesday, 19 November 2024, 10.50am–11.30am, Y311
Preparing for Post-Academic Career Paths
Offered by: Academic Staff Development, Melanie Moosbuchner
More information and registration: Preparing for Post-Academic Career Paths
 
Tuesday, 19 November 2024, 12.00pm–1.00pm, Mensa Gießberg, Meeting Point: at the reserved tables in K5 (cafeteria area opposite the Pastabar), bring your own food
Lunch Break with the Postdoc Council
Join a Lunch Break with representatives of the Postdoc Council and get all your questions answered regarding current issues and developments for Postdocs working at the University of Konstanz.
Offered by: Postdoc Council
No registration required
 
Tuesday, 19 November 2024, 12.15pm–12.45pm, K202
Active Lunch Break: Yoga Break (in German)
Offered by: Gesunde Uni (takes place weekly)
More information: Gesunde Uni Yoga Break
No registration required
 
Tuesday, 19 November 2024, 1.00pm–5.00pm, K7 and M631
Fostering Confidence, Assertiveness, and Self-Management in Everyday Research – a Practical Workshop for Female Researchers
Offered by: Academic Staff Development in cooperation with Gesunde Uni
Trainer: Dr. Orit Harel
More information and registration: Fostering Confidence, Assertiveness, and Self-Management in Everyday Research – a Practical Workshop for Female Researchers
 
Tuesday, 19 November 2024, 1.15pm–2.45pm, Y326
Zukunftskolleg Open Door: What Independent and Interdisciplinary Research at an Institute for Advanced Study Looks Like
The Zukunftskolleg is an Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) offering diverse fellowships for postdoctoral researchers from all over the world. Following its 5i-strategy, the Zukunftskolleg provides non-tenured researchers independence for their research, interdisciplinary and intergenerational exchange as well as intra-university integration and international contacts. The Zukunftskolleg opens its door for all postdocs at the university to learn more about its fellowship formats, meet the fellows and exchange about their experiences and projects.
Offered by: Zukunftskolleg
No registration required
 
Tuesday, 19 November 2024, 3.00pm–3.45pm, D406
Grant Writing in a Nutshell
Grant writing is a key skill that can unlock research opportunities and sustain projects with supportive funding. In this session, we will guide you through the grant application process so that you can start planning your own grants and work towards greater research independence.
Offered by: Research Support
No registration required
 
Tuesday, 19 November 2024, 3.45pm–4.30pm, D406
Recognizing and Leveraging the Application Potential of Your Research
Meet the Team of the Knowledge and Technology Transfer Office! Join us as we present two transfer case studies from natural sciences and humanities to demonstrate how our team assists researchers in identifying and applying their research potential. We will explore various transfer pathways and support formats, and we look forward to discussing your questions and ideas.
Offered by: Knowledge and Technology Transfer
No registration required
 
 
Wednesday, 20 November 2024
 
Wednesday, 20 November 2024, 9.00am–5.00pm, online
Wissenschaftliche Karrierenetzwerke gezielt aufbauen (in German)
Offered by: Academic Staff Development
Trainer: Prof. Dr. Olaf Rank
More information and registration: Wissenschaftliche Karrierenetzwerke gezielt aufbauen
 
Wednesday, 20 November 2024, 9.00am–11.00am, online
Kollegiale Praxisberatung zu lehrspezifischen Themen (in German)
Offered by: Academic Staff Development, Dr. Susanne Brüggen
More information and registration: Kollegiale Praxisberatung zu lehrspezifischen Themen
 
Wednesday, 20 November 2024, 11.45am–12.15pm, online
Active Lunch Break: Physio Break (in German)
Offered by: Gesunde Uni (takes place weekly)
More information: Gesunde Uni Physio Break
No registration required
 
Wednesday, 20 November 2024, 12.00pm–1.00pm, Online
Karrieregespräche über Mittag – Dyskalkulietherapie, Diagnostik und Forschung (in German)
Offered by: Academic Staff Development in cooperation with Career Service
Speaker: Dr. Monika Spohrs
More information and registration: Karrieregespräche über Mittag
  
Wednesday, 20 November 2024, 2.00pm–3.00pm, L914
Department-internal event for Postdocs of the Department of Chemistry:
Invitation by the Head of Department to address open questions
Offered by: Department of Chemistry, Prof. Dr. Valentin Wittmann
Please register for this event by 15 November via email, including your interests or questions: christiane.weber@uni-konstanz.de
 
  
Thursday, 21 November 2024
 
Thursday, 21 November 2024, 9.00am–9.45am, Y326
Information Event about Scientific Employment Contracts
This information event aims to provide participants with an understanding of scientific employment contracts. It will cover essential topics such as the legal framework, key components of contracts, rights and responsibilities of both parties, and the implications for career development in academia and research institutions. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in discussions with experts in the field, ensuring they leave with valuable insights and practical knowledge to navigate their own employment situations effectively
Offered by: Human Resources
No registration required
 
Thursday, 21 November 2024, 9.45am–10.30am, Y326
International Mobility in Academia
In this session, we will present opportunities for international research and teaching mobility. These include selected programmes independent of disciplines which are managed by the University of Konstanz’ International Office, opportunities facilitated though our institutional networks, as well as external fellowships and funding options. During the session, our Outgoing Centre will also provide practical guidance on how to carry out your mobility experience, offering guidance on navigating related logistical challenges.
Offered by: International Office and Outgoing Centre, Petia Popova and Janek Domonell
No registration required
 
Thursday, 21 November 2024, 11.00am–11.45am, Y326
Artificial Intelligence – AI Tools in Research and Teaching
The workshop addresses fundamental questions regarding the use of AI tools such as large-language-models, research assistant tools and learning analytics in the context of teaching and research at universities. Possible uses of current applications, research results and practical experience will be presented and there will be room for dialogue and discussion.
Offered by: Academic Staff Development, Alexander Klein
No registration required
 
Thursday, 21 November 2024, 12.00pm–1.00pm, Mensa Gießberg, Meeting Point: at the reserved tables in K5 (cafeteria area opposite the Pastabar), bring your own food
Lunch Break for Junior Professors
We would like to continue the tradition of networking lunches for junior and tenure-track professors and cordially invite all current junior and tenure-track professors to join us.
Offered by: Academic Staff Development
Registration: by invitation
 
Thursday, 21 November 2024, 1.00pm–1.45pm, Y326
Talking Science – Generating Visibility for Your Research
Is it worthwhile to invest your time in science communication? While connecting with the press and the public increases the visibility of your research work, public appearances can also be time-consuming and personally demanding. At the “Talking Science” event, we focus on key questions regarding generation of public interest in your research topic, communication with the press and support options of the University of Konstanz.
Offered by: Staff Unit Communications and Marketing, Helena Dietz and Dr. Jürgen Graf
No registration required
 
Thursday, 21 November 2024, 1.45pm–2.30pm, Y326
Research Data Management and Open Science for Your Research Ask Us Anything
In this session you will learn about the benefits and advantages of Open Science for your research and how the university supports you with research data management and Open Science. We are looking forward to answering any general Open Science-related questions or questions that may tie in with your research.
Offered by: Communication, Information, Media Centre (KIM)
No registration required
 
Thursday, 21 November 2024, 3.00pm–4.30pm, Y326
Kompaktkurs Berufungsverfahren – Teil 1: Die schriftliche Bewerbung (in German)
Offered by: Academic Staff Development, Mirjam Müller
More information and registration: Kompaktkurs Berufungsverfahren
 
 
Friday, 22 November 2024
 
Friday, 22 November 2024, 9.00am–1.30pm, Y326
Wissenschaft und Familie – so geht es zusammen! (in German)
Zielgruppe: Postdoktorandinnen mit Kind(ern) der Universität Konstanz
Der Workshop (inkl. Materialien) wird auf Deutsch durchgeführt. Die Teilnehmerinnen sind jedoch herzlich eingeladen, ihre Beiträge und Fragen auf Englisch zu formulieren. Um Anmeldung per Email bis zum 10.11.2024 wird gebeten. Bedarf für Kinderbetreuung während der Veranstaltung kann bis zum 31.10.2024 gemeldet werden.
Offered by: Equal Opportunities Office, Tanja Edelhäußer
 
 
Tuesday 26 November-Friday 29 November 2024
 
Tuesday, 26 November 2024
 
Tuesday, 26 November 2024, 9.00am–3.00pm, online
Leistungsnachweise und Prüfungen kompetenzorientiert gestalten und kriterienorientiert bewerten (in German)
Offered by: Academic Staff Development
Trainer: PD Dr. Ulrike Hanke
More information and registration: Leistungsnachweise und Prüfungen
 
Thursday, 28 November, and Friday, 29 November 2024
 
Thursday, 28 November, and Friday, 29 November 2024, 9.00am–5.00pm, K7
Conference Presentation – Engaging the Listener in Your Talk
Offered by: Academic Staff Development
Trainer: Guido Molina
More information and registration: Conference Presentation