Upcoming Events
Below please find a list of upcoming training events held at IMB for members of the International PhD Programme (IPP) on "Gene Regulation, Epigenetics and Genome Stability", the IMB Postdoc Programme (IPPro), the RTG GenEvo, the RTG 4R, the iRTG of the SFB1361 and the iRTG of the SFB1551. Courses are open also to other young scientists for a fee covering the costs of trainer and course organisation.
If there is no other information in the course description, all courses are taking place at IMB, Ackermannweg 4, 55128 Mainz (University Campus).
* Costs for members of the IPP, IPPro, SFB 1361, SFB1551, 4R and GenEvo are covered by the respective programmes.
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04.07.2023 | Adobe Illustrator for intermediate level | Trainer: Christian Nuber Date and Time: 4 July 2023, 9:00-17:00 Target group: Postdocs & PhD students Venue: tentative onsite Content: This training conveys the advanced techniques in using Adobe Illustrator. After repeating the basics, complex graphics, special diagrams and graphs will be produced. The mixture of photos and drawn graphics and the export in various saving options completes the training. Interactive exercises deepen the techniques. Topics include among others: • Creating complex graphics, using paths and anchor points • Vectorization of different kinds of pixel images • Understanding Color models (RGB, CMYK) for usage on monitors and for printing • Creating individual color swatches and swatch groups • Creating scientific graphics and posters • Creating individual pencils and brushes • Using and formatting by style sheets • Using patterns and graphic styles Participants should have already attended the Adobe Illustrator Beginner Level course, or have previous experience working with the software.
Please register by 5 June 2023 To receive information on course fees for external* participants, please email training@imb-mainz.de
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05.07.2023 | Effective Communication | Trainer: Imke Lode (ProSciencia) Date and Time: 5 + 6 July 2023, 9:00-17:00 Venue: tentative: onsite Target group: PhD students & Postdocs Content: This is a 2-day highly interactive workshop with trainer input, exemplary critical situations, plenary reflections and discussions, individual and group exercises as well as trainer feedback. The aim of this seminar is to gain professional competences for everyday academic life. The following topics will be covered:
Please register by 7 June 2023 To receive information on course fees for external* participants, please email training@imb-mainz.de
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10.07.2023 | Proposal Writing - Key factors for success | Trainer: Dr. Wilma Simoleit Date & Time: 10 July 2022 (9:00 -17:00) Venue: online Target group: PhD students 2nd year and up and Postdocs Content: To attract funding for the own position or the realization of project ideas is a major basis for success in science. In this workshop the participants train to write a convincing proposal. The design of the workshop is such, that you will work with your current or a future scientific subject in order to apply the content of the workshop directly to your specific needs. Major focus of the proposal writing will be a strong title, a convincing summary and strategic considerations to develop a project plan with an adequate budget. We will discuss the concept and content of proposals, their evaluation and principles of the funding system with relevance for proposal writing. You also get to know unwritten rules you should keep in mind, when applying for extramural funds. Optional, participants, who are currently writing a proposal can bring their summary for analysis and further development.
Please register by 12 June 2023 To receive information on course fees for external* participants, please email training@imb-mainz.de
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03.08.2023 | How to make your next job application a success | Trainer: Dr. Prateek Mahalwar Date and Time: 3 & 4 August 2023, 09:00-17:00 Target group: Postdocs; senior PhD students Venue: IMB Content: During the workshop the participants will have a chance to learn about the following topics:
Please register by 23 June 2023 To receive information on course fees for external* participants, please email training@imb-mainz.de
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