HRA Karrieresprung 2024: Career Day for Doctoral Researchers and Postdocs : Hamburg Research Academy

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Moving from your doctorate to the non-university job market – how do you successfully take this next career step? On 10 October, the Hamburg Research Academy invites you to a career day especially for doctoral researchers and postdocs. Gain personal insights into the career paths of doctoral graduates from various professional fields, make contacts with potential employers and prepare your next career move.

The "Karrieresprung" will take place on 10 October 2024 from 10 am to 2 pm at the Design Offices Hammerbrook.

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Content

Keynote: Dr. Ijad Madisch

Does entering the non-university job market mean saying goodbye to science and the scientific community? Not for our keynote speaker Ijad Madisch: after completing his doctorate in virology, he founded the internationally successful network ResearchGate in 2008.

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Program

You can choose from a wide range of offers to create your own individual program. Among other things, you can look forward to:

Career Stories

The centerpiece of the event: Get to know different career paths! Around 30 guests from a variety of professional backgrounds talk about the choices and challenges they have faced since earning their doctorates. Gain valuable insights and ask questions.

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In English please....

Join our short sessions "Some facts about the non-academic job market" and "Prototyping your way to your job", listen to Career Stories, chat over coffee, get a CV check and counseling in English, and book a photo shoot. We encourage you to participate!

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CV Check & Consultation

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? We support you with a professional review of your application documents or a speed coaching on important career decisions.

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CV Photos

Choosing the right photo for a job application can be a real challenge. We offer a CV photo shoot to add the finishing touch to your professional application.

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Opportunity Arena

Connect with companies, start-ups and service providers: Discover career opportunities in this interactive "Arena" and find out about offers that can support you along the way.

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What is it like...

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...to accompany a startup from inception to IPO?

Stephanie Busch has already studied the growth of start-ups in her diploma and doctoral theses. At XING, she started as employee no. 5 as Executive Assistant, and eventually became Head of HR, experiencing the IPO firsthand. Since then, she has helped numerous start-ups grow. She will share her journey at the "Karrieresprung".

Dr. Stephanie Busch

VP People & Culture, Nect GmbH

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...to take the path from practice to HAW professorship?

Katja Weidtmann has always been interested in the psychological support of families as well as academic topics. After working at the UKE Hamburg, including her doctorate, and as a school psychologist and through qualifications in university didactics and systemic therapy, she contributes these topics and experiences as a HAW professor.

Prof. Dr. Katja Weidtmann

Professor of Family Psychology and Family Counseling, Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW Hamburg)

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...running the Executive Office of a university?

How to make a successful transition from philosophy to management? What potential do the humanities have for a modern working world? After completing his PhD and gaining postdoctoral experience, Pellegrino embarked on a career in university management. Today, he is President’s Chief of Staff and head of the Executive Office at the UHH.

Dr. Pellegrino Favuzzi

Head oft he Executive Office, Universität Hamburg

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...to found and head a food robotics start-up?

After completing his doctorate in robotics, Hendrik Susemihl created every step of his career himself: From setting up a new location of a Swiss robotics company, to co-founding a robotics company as CTO from 0 - 100 employees, to founding his own company as CEO of goodBytz, a food robotics start-up.

Dr. Hendrik Susemihl

CEO & Founder, goodBytz

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...to be a sociologist working on mobility transformation?

At university, Kerstin Walz coordinated transdisciplinary research projects on linking climate protection and urban development, while completing her doctorate. Today, she is a Senior Consultant for Mobility at a consulting firm that supports mobility transformation projects – from Deutsche Bahn to municipal mobility concepts.

Kerstin Walz

Senior Consultant Traffic and Mobility, ifok GmbH

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... balancing family and career as a manager in IT?

After completing her doctorate in meteorology, Silke Richter initially stayed at the university and then jumped into the world of business IT. She has never regretted her decision and looks back on 20 years of management experience, including two years as an expatriate in Sweden. She says: Work and family go together!

Dr. Silke Richter

Retired (working freelance and volunteering), last position as Business Information Officer at Vattenfall

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...to switch from literature to the electrical industry?

Christoph Senft has accompanied people on their career paths as a scientific manager, entrepreneur and HR manager. Today, he is responsible for the development of young talent at an international semiconductor manufacturer in Hamburg. At the Karrieresprung, he explains why it is often easier to seize opportunities than to make plans.

Dr. Christoph Senft

HR Coordinator Talent Network & University Relations, Nexperia

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...to start your new career while working on your doctorate?

In the middle of writing her dissertation, Lena Langensiepen began working as a program manager in the History and Politics Department of the Körber Foundation. At Karrieresprung, she talks about the challenges and opportunities of moving from academia to the non-profit sector.

Lena Langensiepen

Program Manager, Körber Foundation

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...to consult companies as a psychologist?

Where do you have the greatest impact? Florian Schweden’s career led him first to postdoctoral research and then, through various projects, finally to self-employment. This allows him to integrate research and practice into his everyday professional life – supporting companies with the latest expertise. In short, making a difference!

Dr. Florian Schweden

Managing Director, INAGO – Institut für Arbeitsgestaltung und Organisationsentwicklung

Why join the event?

What is special about the Hamburg Research Academy’s career day and why is it worth attending?

Tips & Advice

What makes your profile attractive to employers outside the university? How can you convincingly present the skills you have acquired during your doctoral studies? At the career day, we will provide you with specific tips for entering a non-university career.

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Inspiration

Insights into individual career paths: Our guests share the steps and detours they took to get from their doctorates to their current positions. Explore new career fields and be inspired by interesting career journeys!

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Expertise

Unlike other career events, the Karrieresprung is explicitly aimed at doctoral researchers and postdocs who want to enter the non-university job market. We understand your situation and the particular challenges you face.

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Would you like to join?

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All doctoral researchers and postdocs from HRA member universities are welcome to attend.

The event will be held mainly in German. However, parts of it will be in English.

Contact: karrieresprung@hra-hamburg.de

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