Program Young Researchers Day 2021
Key topic: Scientific Integrity
9.00 – 9.30 a.m.
Welcome, Introduction of the Program and the participating Actors
Moderation: Dr. Magdalena Schönweitz
The Vice President for Research Prof. Dr. Jens Hogreve and “Academic Careers – Young Researchers” are welcoming you to the third Young Researchers Day 2021. We will inform you about the latest developments in the promotion of young researchers and provide you with an overview of the program and the lecturers.
9.40 - 10.10 a.m.
Introduction to the Doctorate
(Academic Careers - Young Researchers)
Lecturer: Daniel Romic
- recommended for early doctoral candidates
You want to do your doctorate and you do not know which steps to take and how to start off? Then this session is just right for you. From the Supervision Agreement to the enrollment as a doctoral candidate and the completion of the doctoral process: We will give you an overview of the most important actions to consider.
„NEW“ Academic Career Paths
(Academic Careers - Young Researchers)
Lecturer: Dr. Magdalena Schönweitz
- recommended for doctoral candidates
You are interested in a career in Academia and would like to get an overview of the options available inside and outside of universities? This presentation will provide you with insights on the various employment opportunities in Academia and the research-related sector. We will also focus on the aspect of actively shaping transitions between qualification phases.
Applying for Third-party Funding
(Research Service Center)
Lecturer: Simone Rieger
- recommended for postdocs and advanced doctoral candidates
You are planning to spend the next chapter of your career in science, and you are now looking for funding opportunities for your research idea, a conference or a research stay abroad? The Research Service Center presents various funding possibilities and provides important tips for getting started in the application process.
10.20 – 10.50 a.m.
„NEW“ General Doctoral Regulations
(Academic Careers – Young Researchers)
Lecturer: Daniel Romic
- recommended for early doctoral candidates
Are you interested in learning more about the legal framework for a doctorate? In this session, we will provide you with an overview of the general doctoral regulations and give you the opportunity to ask your questions on all aspects concerning a doctorate.
„NEW“ Scientific Publishing I: Publication of the Thesis as a Book
(University Library)
Lecturer: Dr. Maria Löffler
- recommended for doctoral candidates
Most young researchers think far too late about that their qualifying papers also have to be published. Our University Library offers you the opportunity to get an early start on this crucial topic. For example, what does the doctoral regulations expect and what decisions do you have to make?
Scientific Publishing II: Open Access
(University Library)
Lecturer: Constance Dittrich
- recommended for postdocs
You are planning to publish an edited volume, a conference transcript or a research report and would like to know which format to use? Open Access is an interesting alternative to conventional printed publications. Curious about the options? Our library will provide you with an overview.
11.00 – 11.30 a.m.
„NEW“ Doctoral Supervision Agreement
(Academic Careers – Young Researchers)
Lecturer: Daniel Romic
- recommended for early doctoral candidates
At the beginning of a doctorate, it is advisable to sign a supervision agreement. We will inform you about the ideas behind this agreement and provide you with some ideas on how to use it for collaboration with your supervisor.
„NEW“ Scientific Publishing III: Publication of an article-based Thesis
(University Library)
Lecturer: Dr. Maria Löffler
- recommended for doctoral candidates
You decided for an article-based thesis and may - already have published some articles. However, the publication of your overall thesis is the final and most important step towards a successful completion of your doctoral degree. Our library provides you with crucial information on what you have to be aware of and what you need to submit.
Mobility Support in the Postdoc Phase
(International Office)
Lecturer: David Guevara
- recommended for postdocs and advanced doctoral candidates
You have (almost) completed your doctorate and would like to further develop your academic career through a stay abroad and international networking? The International Office provides postdoctoral researchers with an overview of the various options for stays abroad (e.g. Alexander von Humboldt Foundation).
11.40 a.m. – 12.10 p.m.
Employment Conditions for Young Researchers
(Human Resources)
Lecturer:
Julia Wiedmann
Kirsten Pilgenröther
- recommended for everyone
The German act on temporary employment in higher education and research (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG) currently is the subject of controversial debates in social media. Once again, our Human Resources Department will present the most important aspects of fixed-term employment contracts and which aspects you need to consider for your personal time planning. In addition, they will also explain the Corona-specific supplementary regulations and their application.
„NEW“ Research Data Management I – An Introduction
(Research Service Center)
Lecturer: Simone Rieger
- recommended for doctoral candidates and postdocts
How to handle research data correctly is crucial to all scientific activity. An important aspect in dealing with research data is to recognize potential methodological pitfalls, technical limitations, or legal hurdles at an early stage. This introductory presentation will provide you with basic information on how to manage your research data. What do you need to know to handle research data properly? What do you need to consider? How do you plan and document the handling of research data? Who can provide assistance at KU?
12.10 - 1.10 p.m.
Virtual Lunch
Long time no see?
Take the opportunity to meet up and network at our "Virtual Lunch".
1.10 – 1.40 p.m.
Mobility Support in the Doctoral Phase
(International Office)
Lecturer: David Guevara
- recommended for doctoral candidates
Stays abroad are an important element in shaping your further career and for enhancing your personal networking possibilities. The International Office provides you with information on various ways to go abroad and the corresponding financing options (DAAD, Erasmus+, Fulbright program etc.).
„NEW“ Research Data Management II - Copyrights- & Image Rights
(Legal Affairs Department)
Lecturer: Gabriele Kronschnabl
- recommended for doctoral candidates and postdocs
Within research projects, you will generate or use different types of data, which may be affected by copyrights. This lecture will provide an overview of copyright requirements and legal framework conditions when dealing with research data.
1.10 - 3.00 p.m.
„NEW“ Postdoc Workshop: „Appointment Procedures“
(Academic Careers - Young Researchers)
Lecturer:
Prof. Dr. Kathrin Schlemmer, Professor of Musicology, Women and Equal Opportunity Officer
Prof. Dr. Alexander M. Danzer Ph.D., Professor of Economics (Microeconomics)
Prof. Dr. Annika Schlitte, Professor of Aesthetics and Cultural Philosophy, University of Greifswald (Alumna of KU)
- recommended for postdocs
Appointment procedures follow the principle of selection of the best. However, how exactly are ‘the best’ identified? Why do appointment procedures take a long time - sometimes a very long time? What makes a good application and what matters when you are invited to give a test lecture? We want to discuss these and more topics with you and our experts at this year's postdoc workshop.
1.50 – 2.20 p.m.
Offers of HR Development and Professional Training
(HR Development & Professional Training)
Lecturer:
Dr. Jennifer Dobschenzki
Dr. Michael Winklmann
- recommended for everyone
The HR Development and Professional Training Division offers you, as employees and doctoral students, a broad program for advanced training. We will inform you about the new certificate course in higher education didactics starting in 2022 and about the planned courses in the area of extra-university career opportunities.
2.30 – 3.00 p.m.
Family Friendliness and Support for Women
(Women and Equal Opportunity Officer of the KU, Family Friendly University)
Lecturer:
Claudia Wittmann
Dr. Veronika Hecht
- recommended for everyone
Balancing family, research and a career remains a challenge. We inform you about various funding opportunities and offers of the family-friendly KU. In addition, we will present the new scholarship holders of the KU Women's Scholarship.
„NEW“ Offers of the Service Center for Methods
(Service Center for Methods)
Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Stefanie Eifler
- recommended for everyone
There are various options for designing a research project. The Service Center for Methods presents its support services for planning and implementing an empirical research project, including individual counselling offers at all stages of the research process.
3.10 – 5.00 p.m.
Women’s scholarship holders award ceremony
Prof. Dr. Kathrin Schlemmer, Women and Equal Opportunity Officer of the KU
Prof. Dr. Jens Hogreve, Vicepresident for Research and Young Researchers
The KU promotes equal opportunities for women in research and teaching. Scholarships are awarded to excellent young researchers.
Panel Debate on „Scientific Integrity in Research and Teaching“
Speaker:
Prof. Dr. Jens Hogreve, Vicepresident for Research
Prof. Dr. Joost van Loon, former Ombudsperson for Good Scientific Practice
Dr. Thomas Brunner, Chairman of the Interfaculty Examination Committee
Time and again, cases of plagiarism or manipulated research data make the headlines and thus put science in general under criticism. In order to counter this and prevent such cases, the DFG specified its ideas on scientific integrity in its code of conduct "Guidelines for Safeguarding Good Scientific Practice", published in 2020, and thus emphasized its expectations of Researchers.
For young researchers, this topic is most often relevant both as researchers pursuing further qualification and as instructors or examiners in the context of their teaching duties.
In this year's panel discussion, we will take up the latest developments on the topic of "academic integrity" both inside and outside the KU. We would like to discuss with you what the increased attention to the topic and the clarifications mean for you as researchers and academic teachers in practice.
Moderation: Michael Graßl, Journalism
ca. 4.30 p.m. | Award Ceremony Film Contest 90 Seconds – Getting to the Heart of Research
KU Academic Careers – Young Researchers cordially invites you to the award ceremony of the Film Competition 90 Seconds. The submitted videos will be presented on the YRD. The audience will decide if the funniest, most dramatic, or most imaginative film wins the contest.
Moderation: Michael Graßl, Journalism