Postdocs

Postdocs play an important role in research processes and projects and contribute significantly to the research strength of TH Köln. TH Köln is committed to providing structured support for postdocs and offering optimal conditions for their personal and professional development. This includes counseling, a wide range of training opportunities, improving structures, and targeted networking opportunities. These services are available to all postdocs at TH Köln.

Support and service

+ Monthly newsletter

To receive the postdoc newsletter, please contact postdoc@th-koeln.de. A monthly newsletter is sent out containing internal and external events/training opportunities, funding opportunities, and internal information.

+ Postdoc registration

To be included in the postdoc registry at TH Köln, please contact postdoc@th-koeln.de. This provides an overview of postdocs at TH Köln, allowing you to be invited to networking events and postdoc-specific information events.

+ Open Zoom office hours

Zoom call

Meeting ID: 654 8134 7238 (access code: 187877)

Open Zoom office hours are held every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 9:30 to 10:00 a.m. No registration is necessary; simply join the open Zoom room.

+ Postdocs as project managers

Information about the process

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Competencies of researchers

+ ResearchComp

Das „European Competence Framework for Researchers“ wurde 2023 von der Europäischen Kommission in Abstimmung mit Stakeholdern und der bestehenden Klassifikation ESCO veröffentlicht. (Image: European Commission)

The European Competence Framework for Researchers (ResearchComp for short) was published in 2023 by the European Commission in consultation with stakeholders and the existing ESCO classification. It forms a competence framework for the systematic identification, assessment, and further development of competencies for researchers. Based on this, an Excel tool was developed that all postdocs can use to analyze their competence level.

The current Research Profile (R1 to R4) is calculated based on the selected skill levels of the 38 competencies. In addition, it is possible to plan which competencies you would like to develop further in the following year. The “Offers” tab in the Excel spreadsheet contains links to various training opportunities for the individual competencies.

+ Areas of expertise for transformative scientific practice

Please refer to this site for more information.

Zukunftsperspektiven für Energie, Mobilität und zirkuläre Wertschöpfung [in German]

Eine Google-Suche verbraucht 0,3 Wattstunden Strom, eine ChatGPT-Anfrage das zehnfache. Bei zehntausenden Interaktionen pro Sekunde summiert sich der CO2-Ausstoß enorm. Wie nachhaltig sind also digitale Services? Unter anderem damit haben sich Forschende, Studierende sowie externe Fachleute beim TH Köln Symposium Nachhaltigkeit und Digitalisierung auf :metabolon beschäftigt. Show more

Brown Bag Lunch Research

Scientists at all career stages and from all disciplines are cordially invited to the monthly Brown Bag Lunch. During short, informal sessions during your lunch break, you will learn tips and tricks for submitting applications and searching for funding opportunities, gain insights into our technical support tools, learn about the role of the Commission for Responsibility in Science, and much more. In addition to compact and understandable presentations (15-20 minutes), the Brown Bag Lunches are primarily intended to provide a relaxed opportunity for lively discussion and questions afterwards

FIT Newsletter and Database

The current funding announcements in the newsletter were compiled on the basis of the “Information Service Research, International Affairs, Transfer - FIT for Science.” By registering for the FIT newsletter, scientists at TH Köln can receive information about current funding announcements in relevant subject areas by email at intervals of their choosing. The FIT newsletter database can also be used directly to search for funding opportunities.

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