Regensburg 2019 – scientific programme

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PSV: Plenary Special Talks

PSV II

PSV II: Discussion

Monday, April 1, 2019, 13:15–13:45, H15

A career in science: Should I stay or should I go? — •Martin Wolf — Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society, 14195 Berlin, Germany

Many younger scientists are highly motivated and love to tackle scientific problems. However, they are often wondering whether they should take the risk to stay in science and pursue a scientific career. In particular, the German science system is often considered to be less transparent regarding possible career pathways and criteria to be fulfilled to successfully obtain a permanent position in academia or other research institutions. This public discussion at the DPG spring meeting will not provide you with any "safe recipe" for how to make such a career. However, examples will be presented by several individuals, who made their career in the German science system and who will formulate what they believe to be important for that process. After this panel style discussion the floor is open for questions and statements by the audience.