Preparing for Doctoral Supervision
Event type:
- Research Academy Ruhr
- Leadership, Supervision & Management Competencies
- Führungs-, Betreuungs- & Managementkompetenzen
- For Postdocs
- Für Postdocs
- Workshop
The workshop gives orientation for postdoctoral researchers with or without formal supervisory authority to navigate the complexities of day-to-day doctoral supervision. It addresses the necessary skills, knowledge and understanding of how to support the research of doctoral candidates, their development as researchers, and establishing effective supervisory relationships. It also provides the opportunity to reflect the own personal development as a principal investigator.
By participating in the workshop, you will be better equipped to:
- understand the formal and informal roles and responsibilities as supervisors
- provide support and effective feedback to develop doctoral candidates
- guide doctoral candidates to conduct their research successfully
- develop yourself as a principal investigator
- establish upward influence
This highly interactive workshop employs theoretical input and practice scenarios, plenary discussions, individual and small group work, experience sharing, and expert advice.
- Time: Thu, 23 March 2023, 9:00–15:00, plus 1.5 hours pre-workshop activities
- Location: Online via Zoom
- Target group: Postdocs of all research fields of the UA Ruhr universities (max. 12 participants)
- Trainer: Dr. Thomas Koch
- Registration deadline: 16 March 2023
- Contact for organizational questions: Dr. Ursula Justus (RUB Research School)