FW: Research in Germany - Career Workshop at European Career Fair

[Sara da Luz Areosa Cleto]

FYI

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From: Astrid Evers [evers at daad.org]
Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2015 5:15 PM
To: Sara da Luz Areosa Cleto
Subject: Research in Germany - Career Workshop at European Career Fair in Boston

Dear Ms. da Luz Areosa Cleto,

Please forward the following career opportunity to your students.

The European Career Fair in Boston is the largest recruiting event in the United States for European companies and research institutions. It is the ideal place to discover new opportunities for your research career. The “Research in Germany” initiative invites students currently pursuing or planning to pursue a graduate and post-graduate careers, and other researchers and scientists to meet more than 40 German universities and research institutions and discover what they have to offer.

The 19th annual ECF will be held at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology from February 21-23, 2015 in Boston, USA

In addition, we offer a special two-part information session, with expert advisers and consultants from Germany.
For details, see below.

Thank you for your support in helping us to advance your students’ careers in research and science.

Sincerely,

Dr. Astrid Evers
Project Assistant


“Research in Germany”- Information Sessions

Session I: Pursuing Graduate Studies in Germany
Session II: Opportunities for Postdocs, Young Investigators and Junior Faculty in Germany

Place: Boston Marriott Cambridge, 50 Broadway (Kendall Square), Salon 3
Time: Sunday, February 22, 2015, 9:00 AM-12:30 PM
Breakfast buffet opens at 8:00 AM

Contact: Dr. Gerrit Roessler, “Research in Germany” Coordinator, German Academic Exchange Service; Email: roessler at daad.org<mailto:roessler at daad.org>, Phone: 212.758.3223 ext 217

Please register at http://www.research-in-germany.de/ecf2015

The Information Session will start at 9 AM with a "Welcome and Introduction" highlighting new developments and job opportunities in Germany for all participants.

Participants will then split into two breakout sessions
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Session I: Pursuing Graduate Studies in Germany
This session is targeted to advanced undergraduate and graduate students and provides information on how to look for the right academic fit in Germany. The main focus will be on earning a doctoral degree in Germany, although Master’s programs will be mentioned. All disciplines are welcome. Possible funding opportunities will be explored by experts in the field. First-hand information about the application process and the study experience will be provided by successful grant holders and PhD students.

Session II: Opportunities for Postdocs, Young Investigators and Junior Faculty in Germany
This session is targeted to doctoral and postdoctoral students, as well as assistant professors. It provides information on how to get a postdoctoral position in Germany, as well as how to set up a research team as junior faculty. Experts will talk about different paths to a career at universities, at non-university institutions and in industry. All disciplines are welcome. Possible funding opportunities will be explored. First-hand information about the application process and the experience working in Germany will be provided by successful grant holders.

Please register at http://www.research-in-germany.de/ecf2015


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