Graduiertenschule

Die HZI International Graduate School for Infection Research bietet ein innovatives, strukturiertes Promotionsprogramm im Themenbereich "Infektionsforschung" und ist in der Abteilung Personalentwicklung verortet. Der Campus des Helmholtz-Zentrums für Infektionsforschung in Braunschweig bietet das ideale Umfeld für internationale Forschende, ihr Wissen mit Kolleg:innen und führenden Wissenschaftler:innen aus der ganzen Welt auszutauschen. Neben der intensiven wissenschaftlichen Ausbildung erhalten die Doktorand:innen die Möglichkeit, ihre fachlichen und überfachlichen Kompetenzen zu stärken, um so für den weiteren Karriereweg bestens vorbereitet zu sein.

Curriculum overview

The aim of the graduation programme is to strengthen the knowledge of the doctoral researchers within the field of infection research.   The main focus is on the  complex interaction between host and pathogen during infection with special attention to translational science. The curriculum consists of a three-year research project as well as state of the art lectures on relevant topics, symposia, summer schools,  retreats, and scientific presentations. Various networking and collaboration-building events are  also part of the programme. The doctoral researchers will intensify their scientific knowledge and soft skills. The programme is designed to prepare young scientists for the next step of their career.

Structure of the curriculum in detail

Thesis Committee

The supervisor together with the doctoral researcher assemble a Thesis Committee. According to the company agreement, the Thesis Committee is composed of the supervisor and two other experienced scientists preferably from other disciplines. The Thesis Committee helps to design and monitor the progress of the PhD project. It meets regularly and gives advice in a constructive manner.

Topic Lectures

Each topic lecture series includes eight lectures on a defined topic (such as cell biology, immunology and structure biology). A variety of different lecture series is offered, the doctoral researchers have to participate in five of them. All topic lectures are modular and are repeated.

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LABORATORY COURSES

These courses offer training in special areas and are organized by the research groups which are experts in their field (e.g. flow cytometry, microscopy, micro-array, cell sorting, handling of mice).

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SUMMER SCHOOLS

Summer Schools are dedicated to infection research and related topics. They include state of the art scientific questions and technologies. The schools comprise one week of intensive training with a seminar programme presented by invited speakers as well as workshops within small groups and poster sessions/talks presented by the participants.

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ANNUAL RETREAT

Once a year, all doctoral researchers and their supervisors meet during the retreat. Each doctoral researcher presents the progress of the PhD project. An accompanying programme with keynote lectures and networking complements the two-day event.

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PhD SYMPOSIUM

Once a year, all doctoral researchers meet for the PhD Symposium without their supervisors. They present their work either in a talk or with a poster and chair individual talk sessions.

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JOURNAL CLUBS

Annual presentation and participation in departmental journal clubs.

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EXTERNAL LAB STAYS

To learn new techniques and to acquire methodological knowledge, a stay in external partner laboratories is possible.

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CONFERENCE PRESENTATION

During the PhD time, doctoral researchers either present a poster or give a talk on an external international conference. This also provides the opportunity for international networking with experienced scientists.

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GOOD SCIENTIFIC PRACTICE

Attendance of a GSP course is mandatory.

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COMPANY VISITS

Company visits are intended to promote contact with regional and national companies and increase the exchange between research and practice.

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CAREER DEVELOPMENT

HZI's Department of Human Resources Development offers a range of counseling and training opportunities to doctoral researchers in preparation for entering the job market.

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TRANSFERABLE SKILLS COURSES

In addition to the scientific training, a number of transferable skills courses are part of the curriculum. These include for example scientific writing, intellectual property issues, project management, research management training and intercultural communication.

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Kontakt

Dr. Sabine Kirchhoff

Head of the Department Human Resources Development
HZI International Graduate School for Infection Research
Helmholtz-Zentrum für Infektionsforschung
Inhoffenstraße 7
38124 Braunschweig

hzigrad.school@helmholtz-hzi.de

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