Career Planning for Early Career Researchers [Workshop]

Name: Career Planning for Early Career Researchers [Workshop]
Start: 2025-11-08T13:00:00+01:00
Location: Infopark I, Budapest, Infopark stny. 1E, 1117

Schedule

Sat, 08 Nov, 2025 at 01:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Infopark I, Budapest, Infopark stny. 1E, 1117 | Budapest, BU

Struggling to plan your post-PhD career?
You’re not alone!
Join our free teaser workshop designed for early career researchers who are navigating uncertainty, exploring career options, and looking to build a meaningful future within or beyond academia. Hear from experienced professionals as they share personal stories, practical tips, and strategies on career planning, networking, and bridging critical skill gaps.
Whether you're a PhD student, postdoc, or faculty member, this session will help you take the next step with more clarity and confidence.
🔥🔥🔥 Register here: https://forms.gle/wJyZZsMVDP2E45hc7

Agenda (13:00 to 15:00):
➡️ 13:00 – Welcome & Opening Remarks
➡️ 13:10 – Talks and Workshops by our Guest Speakers
➡️ 14:00 – Overview of the ECR Mentorship Programme
➡️ 14:15 – Networking & Refreshments
📍Location: Info Park Building I (Budapest)

What to Expect:
✅ Engaging talks on research, collaboration, and professional growth
✅ Networking with fellow PhD students and researchers
✅ Introduction to the GiLE Mentorship Programme for Early Career Researchers (ECR), an initiative supporting research skills, mentorship, and international collaboration
🔥🔥🔥 Register here: https://forms.gle/wJyZZsMVDP2E45hc7

Guest Speakers

Tamás Novák, PhD
Professor, Former Science Diplomat
With nearly thirty years of experience in research, education, international relations, and management, I have successfully led complex programs with academic, corporate, and governmental partners worldwide. I am committed to developing and applying innovative, sustainable solutions at both strategic and operational levels. My goal is to advance organizational growth through high-quality project management and strengthen its integration into international networks.
Dr. Mohammed Alshawki
Assistant Professor, ELTE University
An assistant professor at ELTE and a senior researcher at IDACUS Germany, specializing in the intersection of applied cryptography, AI and next-generation network security. With over 15 years of experience in cybersecurity, trusted systems, and privacy-preserving technologies, his work bridges academic research and real-world applications in critical digital infrastructure. Holds a Ph.D. in Informatics and Cybersecurity, jointly by Eötvös Loránd University and Furtwangen University.