Start free further training for young scientists!

Start free further training for young scientists!

It will open from March 20, 2025 Center for Young Scientists (ZfwN) Chemnitz University of Technology accepts registrations for an extensive and free continuing education program. This offer is aimed at those interested in doctoral studies, doctoral candidates, doctoral candidates and postdoctoral candidates and includes more than 20 events that are offered in both German and English.

Registrations start at 10 a.m. and the events include a variety of formats, including face-to-face and online workshops. Topics such as getting started with your dissertation, dealing with artificial intelligence in everyday academic life, defense training, career strategies and job hunting are available.

Subject-specific further training for postdocs

Three subject-specific face-to-face events are planned for postdocs who aspire to a professorship. The first of these lectures will be given on May 5, 2025 by Rector Prof. Dr. Gerd Strohmeier, who will give a lecture on “Successful conduct of appeal negotiations”. Further events are planned for May 19 and June 17, 2025 and will focus on “Successfully applying for a (junior) professorship” from the perspectives of the humanities, social sciences, engineering and natural sciences.

The “Brown Bag Break” on June 24, 2025 offers an additional opportunity for exchange. There, Dr. Linda Jäckel and Theo Döppers present their doctoral projects and invite you to an interdisciplinary dialogue during the lunch break, during which a free packed lunch will be provided.

Managing stress through personal growth

A very special highlight is the seminar series “TKMentalStrategies – Relaxed for your doctorate”, which will take place from August 13th to September 10th, 2025 in collaboration with the Techniker Krankenkasse. This series focuses on doctoral students' stress management and promotes their personal and academic development. Participants are given practical strategies and the opportunity to build a supportive network.

The ZfwN regularly provides information about current events and news in a newsletter. Those interested can subscribe to this newsletter online. If you have any questions or need advice, the team is available via email zfwn@tu-chemnitz.de available.

The ZfwN's offerings not only provide valuable input for scientific and personal development, but are also in line with the aspirations of institutions like the University of Cologne, which also develop offers for doctoral students in order to successfully qualify them for the academic and labor market. The challenges for First Stage Researchers (R1) are particularly taken into account, with a network of graduate institutions available.

The wide range of further education opportunities shows that both the Chemnitz University of Technology and other academic institutions are constantly working to provide comprehensive support for young scientists.