HEPP-Workshop "The start-up phase of the doctorate: Identifieying opportunities and challenges - setting the compass"

by Gunnar Seemann

Thursday 17 Oct 2024, 09:00 → 12:30 Europe/Berlin

Zoom (online)

Thur, 17. Oct 2024, 09:00-12:30

Fri, 18. Oct 2024, 09:00-12:30

Thur, 24. Oct 2024, 09:00-12:30

Fri, 25. Oct 2024, 09:00-12:30

 

Doing a doctorate is a complex and long-term project. If you plan correctly, you will be ready for an expedition on the sometimes winding paths through the world of research. 

An important prerequisite for a successful doctorate is a systematic approach. In addition to defining personal goals, this includes setting up a good supervisory environment, determining a suitable doctoral topic and an initial conception of the work stages. This way, the classic stumbling blocks won’t throw you off track and you can ensure lasting motivation. 

In the workshop, the participants will clarify the central requirements of their doctoral situation and recognise in which areas there is still catching up to do. The focus is on the following points: 

• The basics of the start-up phase: Developing constructive objectives 
• Doctoral research as a process: Demands and stumbling blocks 
• Impetus for the years that follow: The right PhD topic 
• Maintaining a relationship: Dealing with your doctoral supervisor
• Contacts in academia: The thesis committee and further supervisors 
• My skills profile: What additional qualifications do I need – for now and later? 
• The start-up phase: My next steps 

 

The trainer: Dr. Gunnar Seemann, Karlsruhe, did his doctorate in electrical engineering and information technology and then headed a [junior] 
research group in Karlsruhe and Freiburg for 15 years. Since 2020 he has been employed as a coach and trainer in the Young 
Investigator Network of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. In addition, he works as a freelancer and supports academics in their 
personality, competence and career development. His received a training as a systemic coach.