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connecting.ruhr

Career Prospects for Postdocs in the Industry in the Ruhr Region

What does connecting.ruhr offer?

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.

Who is connecting.ruhr aimed at?

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. 

Organizational notes:

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.

Important additional information: 

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.


Kalender IconTue, 5 November 2024 | 14:00–16:30 h | accenture's Innovation Hub on the grounds of Zeche Zollverein, Essen (Kokereiallee 20, 45141 Essen)

The official event language is German. 

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Moderation: Dr. Sibel Vurgun (TU Dortmund University) & Robin Göllner (BP Europa SE)

- “Career prospects for postdoctoral researchers”, short keynote speeches by Dr. Christian Hille (Accenture Industry X) & Dr. Maria Verena Peters (TU Dortmund University)

- “Postdocs and company representatives in conversation”, panel discussion

  • Dr. Julian Meyer (Geschäftsführer bei Hochtief Engineering)
    "Hochtief Engineering erbringt bautechnische Ingenieur- und Planungsleistungen für die Segmente Transportinfrastruktur, Energieinfrastruktur, soziale Infrastruktur und Real Estate für Projekte in Deutschland und für internationale Projekte."
     
  • Dr. Christian Hille (Leitung Energiewirtschaft in Europa, Mittlerem Osten und Afrika für Accenture Industry X) 
    "Ich verantworte die Strategie und das Geschäft mit allen Kunden der Energieversorgung sowie für das Thema Energiewende im Kontext von Services rund um Beratung und digital Engineering."
     
  • Dr. Mirko Ebbers (Chief Product Officer bei termios)
    "termios ist ein 2023 gegründetes Joint-Venture von mantro als Company Builder, dem sauerländischen Familienunternehmen Oventrop und der Düsseldorfer LEG Immobilien SE. Als Technologieunternehmen entwickeln wir grüne Lösungen rund um Heizen, Nachhaltigkeit und ESG für Wohnimmobilien. Als Managing Director
    Product bin ich verantwortlich für die strategische Planung und Umsetzung der Entwicklung sowie die erfolgreiche Markteinführung unseres smarten Heizthermostats termios Pro."

- The opportunity for further exchange over snacks & drinks


Kontakt

Falls Sie Fragen haben, wenden Sie sich bitte an:

Dr. Kirstin Schreiber
Koordination Research Academy Ruhr

Fon: +49 (0)234 32-29239
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