open for TRR 181 PhDs and Postdocs
Workshop Description
Networking is important for your career! Do you have the feeling that you could perfect your self-presentation and networking skills? Then this workshop might be just right for you! From the first impression you leave, the conversation that follows to a friendly follow-up on- and offline — all of this will be covered during this day.
This is an interactive workshop with a lot of exercises and real-life examples. There is a special emphasis on science communication, networking at conferences and how to use social media (LinkedIn) as a networking tool.
In this course you'll learn about:
- Get tips and tricks for expanding and keeping your network
- Improve your self-presentation skills
- Design your personal pitch for job interviews, trade and career fairs, conferences and other meetings
- Learn about body language and the importance of a professional first impression
- Get input on professional social media (LinkedIn) usage for your career as a scientist
Important Note for Participants:
This workshop is designed specifically to help you prepare for the Ocean Sciences Meeting in Glasgow 2026.
Registered participants gain access to a learning platform. The material provided there will help you dive into the topic before the workshop.
This workshop can be booked in combination with the workshop Scientific Poster Presentation (9-10 February) or separately.
Trainer:
Dr. Karin Bodewits comes from the Netherlands where she studied Biology. After spending some time at Puleva Biotech in Spain and Unilever in China, she completed a PhD in Biochemistry at the University of Edinburgh. In 2012, she founded the successful company NaturalScience.Careers, a seminar and talk provider for natural- and life scientists. In this function, she became book author, short story writer, speaker and seminar leader and published a wide range of career and soft skills related articles in magazines like Chemistry World and Naturejobs.
She writes the Career Fables for Science Careers.
Schedule (subject to minor changes):
Wednesday, 11 February:
09.00 am.-4.30 p.m. Workshop
Location:
University Hamburg
Bundesstraße 53, room 133
20146 Hamburg
Accommodation, breakfast and dinner are not provided and need to be taken care of individually. Warm and cold drinks and lunch breaks (with vegetarian and vegan options) during the two course days will be provided.
For members of the TRR 181 graduate school, funding is available for travel costs. Please contact Johanna Cordes if your travel costs exceed 300€.
Registration will close 18th January, 12 p.m.
Please note that the workshop will only take place if the minimum number of 6 participants is reached.
