connecting.ruhr connects postdocs from the UA Ruhr with business representatives from the region. Together, the Research Academy Ruhr and the Junger Initiativkreis Ruhr, a network of specialists and managers under the age of 40 from the partner companies and institutions of the Initiativkreis Ruhr, invite postdocs to discuss their career prospects in the industry.
The aim: to get to know career prospects and career requirements, to discuss expertise and know-how when switching to industry and to identify career conditions. The focus is on matching skills acquired in university research with the requirements and needs of regionally based companies. connecting.ruhr thus supports the possible transition to a career in business and serves to strengthen networking between science and industry in the Ruhr region.
Transparency and open dialogue, but also direct insight into regional companies and a young business network are key features of the interactive format, which, in addition to keynote speeches and a panel discussion, also offers plenty of space for networking and 1:1 discussions with the participating companies.
The new format is aimed specifically at postdocs from all disciplines at the University Alliance Ruhr and is also open to members of the junior faculty (habilitation candidates, junior research group leaders and junior professors) who can imagine a change to the industry world as an alternative career path.
The kick-off event will take place at the Innovation Hub of accenture, partner company of Initiativkreis Ruhr, on the grounds of Zeche Zollverein in Essen (Kokereiallee 20, 45141 Essen).
Shuttle buses may be available for participants from Dortmund and Bochum. You can indicate your interest when registering.
In preparation for the event, the Research Academy Ruhr is offering a workshop on personal competence analysis for career planning for interested postdocs of the UA Ruhr on 30 October, 2024 from 10:00-12:00 h, the results of which will also be included in the panel discussion. Participation in this workshop is not mandatory, but recommended.
Here you can find further information on the workshop and the opportunity to register by 16 Oktober 2024.
Tue, 5 November 2024 | 14:00–16:30 h | accenture's Innovation Hub on the grounds of Zeche Zollverein, Essen (Kokereiallee 20, 45141 Essen)
Registration is open until 23 October 2024.
- “Career prospects for postdoctoral researchers”, short keynote speeches
- “Postdocs and company representatives in conversation”, panel discussion
- The opportunity for further exchange over snacks & drinks
You can register here until 23 October 2024: https://eveeno.com/connecting-ruhr
Falls Sie Fragen haben, wenden Sie sich bitte an:
Dr. Kirstin Schreiber
Koordination Research Academy Ruhr
Fon: +49 (0)234 32-29239
E-Mail
Research Academy Ruhr (RAR) is the cross-university platform of Ruhr-Universität Bochum, TU Dortmund University, and the University of Duisburg-Essen for promoting early career researchers in the University Alliance Ruhr (UA Ruhr).
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