Online workshop hosted by Johannes Gutenberg-University in Mainz
October 30, 2024, 10:00 – 12:30 (CET)
After completing their studies or graduating, researchers at an early stage in the career often face an important decision they have to tale. Is it possible continue in research with their specific degree? Are they prepared for ca career in academia knowing that early-stage positions might be unstable? What options exist outside of academia, and do they align with their goals? Or, am they open to a different path, where instead of conducting research themselves, they would support researchers and institutions by managing research-related tasks, becoming a valuable partner in research management? This workshop provides insights to the work and training offers of Europe’s most important association for research managers and administrators EARMA, and sheds light on developments in Italy and Poland. In addition, a top-level expert in research management will present his own career path while addressing challenges and opportunities along the way. The workshop seeks to demonstrate that a career in research management should not be viewed as a fallback option, but rather as a valuable opportunity to unlock diverse professional pathways. This perspective is equally relevant for early-career researchers and individuals exploring a career change.
| 10:00 |
Introduction to FORTHEM Academy for Early-Stage Researcher and the purpose of the workshop Dr. Nicole Birkle, JGU, General Secretary of the FORTHEM Alliance and Manager of the FORTHEM Academy for Early-Stage Researchers |
| 10:05 | The European Association for research managers and Administrators and their training opportunities:
Dr. Michael Papadopoulos, Chair of the EARMA Professional Development and Recognition Committee and Coordinator of the RIMS office, The Cyprus Institute, Cyprus Cristina Oliveira, Executive manager of the Information Management Research Center (MagIC) of the Universidade NOVA de Lisboa |
| 10:50 | Break |
| 11:00 |
Research Management as a profession in Italy and how to build a new association for research managers Dr. Valentina Romano, Head of Division Collaborative and Multidisciplinary Research Planning, Research Technology Transfer and Innovation Department, Politecnico di Torino |
| 11:20 |
The Polish perspective Prof. Dr. Barbara Curyło, University of Opole |
| 11:40 |
My career in research management Dr. Ignasi Salvado-Estivill, Brussels Office Director for Research Promotion at A4U |
| 12:00 |
Open Discussion, Wrap-Up and Evaluation Dr. Nicole Birkle |