First Career Talk and BBQ Party
On May, 27th 2025 the first Career Talk was organized by the SFB1403.
We heard a very interesting presentation from our researcher Hiro. He shared their career journey as PI and how his career begun and why he chose Cologne.
After the talk everyone had a nice time while BBQ and it was a great chance for connecting.
This was also a nice happening to say goodbye to Emmi Wachsmuth, who leaves the SFB after 5 exciting years.
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Fourth PhD & Postdoc retreat
The 4th Phd & Postdoc retreat took place in March 2025 at the Bilderberg Hotel De Bovenste Molen, Venlo.
The retreat was organized by the PhD & Postdoc Committee of the SFB 1403 integrated Research Training Group (iRTG). Group Building excercises, Workshops initiated collaborations within the RTG and furthermore allowed exchange and networking among the members in a relaxed atmosphere.
During the retreat, PhD students and Postdocs as also the Advanced Postdoc Grant and Tandem Grant holder presented their research projects, and discussed with their fellow members about technical problems, plans for the future and many more things.
Third PhD & Postdoc retreat
The 3rd Phd & Postdoc retreat took place in October 2023 at the Achat Hotel in Monschau.
The retreat was organized by the PhD & Postdoc Committee of the SFB 1403 integrated Research Training Group (iRTG) and this allowed everyone to get the chance to get to know each in person. Group Building excercises initiated collaborations within the RTG and furthermore allowed exchange and networking among the members in a relaxed atmosphere.
During the retreat, PhD students and Postdocs presented their research projects, and discussed with their fellow members about technical problems, plans for the future and many more things.
Second Phd & Postdocs retreat
The 2nd Phd & Postdoc retreat took place in October 2022 at the City Hotel in Meckenheim.
The retreat was organized by the PhD & Postdoc Committee of the SFB 1403 integrated Research Training Group (iRTG) and this allowed everyone to get the chance to get to know each in person. Group Building excercises initiated collaborations within the RTG and furthermore allowed exchange and networking among the members in a relaxed atmosphere.
During the retreat, PhD students and Postdocs presented their research projects, and discussed with their fellow members about technical problems, plans for the future and many more things.
First PhD & Postdocs retreat
The 1st PhD & Postdoc retreat took place in October 2021 at the Seminaris in Bad Honnef.
The retreat was organized by the PhD & Postdoc Committee of the SFB 1403 integrated Research Training Group (iRTG) and this allowed everyone to get the chance to get to know each in person. Group Building excercises (pasta tour building, and science speed dating) initiated collaborations within the RTG and furthermore allowed exchange and networking among the members in a relaxed atmosphere.
During the retreat, PhD students and Postdocs presented their research projects, and discussed with their fellow members about technical problems, plans for the future, and many more things.
PhD & Postdoc Seminar Series
PhD students & Postdocs have the possibility to present their data and discuss amongst themselves in a relaxed setting (without PIs) in this Seminar Series. It takes place once a month, Tuesdays at 5pm. The dates will be announced via the RTG Mailing list.
This Seminar should support young scientist, to present their data in a (creative) way, and to learn to bring their Message across to everyone. The presentation can be either a progress report of the project, an introduction of a specific method that was established, a scientific problem that is faced, or a different issue that is relevant to support the progress.