How to get research funding from industry
Adding research funding from the private sector is a lucrative option many researchers do not pursue. One of the biggest reasons this option is overlooked is a lack of understanding of how companies function and how an academic researcher might bridge cultural differences to make valuable connections.
Time and career management for scientists
Every week has 7 days, 168 hours or 10080 minutes…. a lot of time to do a lot of things! Still, many of us suffer from the feeling of always having too little of it. You might not give it enough thought on how to distribute it between your career, family, friends and hobbies.
Leadership skills: How to row the boat
Leadership has changed- in parallel with our work environments. Flatter hierarchies, project work in a matrix structure and more rapid changes in assignments, locations and colleagues are but some of the new challenges we all face.
Sleeping beauty, the prince doesn’t come! About self-marketing and networking
Playing a waiting game does not help career progress. Still, many scientists hope victory and fame come naturally by producing scientifically solid work. But success usually takes more.
Convincing and debating
Scientists are often in the situation where they need to discuss with other members of the scientific community or with the general public. Therefore, the ability to express yourself concisely and clearly, using strong arguments, is of utmost importance.
Being an entrepreneur
An interview with Dr. Kertin Seyfarth of “Naturwissenschaftliche Beratung” about her life as entrepreneur.