| Title | Time | Room | Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction: Aims and Goals of the Seminar | 25.10.2024 14:00 - 16:00 (Fri) | virtual via ZOOM | Dr. Klaus Erb |
| How to write a good cover letter | 08.11.2024 14:00 - 16:00 (Fri) | virtual via ZOOM | Dr. Klaus Erb |
| Discussion of Cover letters | 22.11.2024 14:00 - 16:00 (Fri) | virtual via ZOOM | Dr. Klaus Erb |
| How to write a CV for different types of job applications (classical, LinkedIn, headhunters etc.) | 13.12.2024 14:00 - 16:00 (Fri) | virtual via ZOOM | Dr. Klaus Erb |
| Discussion of CVs: Part 1 | 31.01.2025 14:00 - 16:00 (Fri) | virtual via ZOOM | Dr. Klaus Erb |
| Discussion of CVs: Part 2 | 14.02.2025 14:00 - 16:00 (Fri) | virtual via ZOOM | Dr. Klaus Erb |
| How to plan and prepare for a job interview | 28.02.2025 14:00 - 16:00 (Fri) | virtual via ZOOM | Dr. Klaus Erb |
| Practicing job interview 1:1 Part 1 (from 14:00-18:00 with individual time slots) | 14.03.2025 14:00 - 16:00 (Fri) | virtual via ZOOM | Dr. Klaus Erb |
| Practicing job interview 1:1 Part 2 (from 14:00-18:00 with individual time slots) | 28.03.2025 14:00 - 16:00 (Fri) | virtual via ZOOM | Dr. Klaus Erb |
| Closing seminar: Open questions and Discussion | 11.04.2025 14:00 - 16:00 (Fri) | virtual via ZOOM | Dr. Klaus Erb |
- SEMINAR SERIES -
Job perspectives in Pharmaceutical Industry: how and when to best apply for positions
During the seminars, Prof. Erb will introduce the possibilities in the Biotech and Pharmaceutical Industry for PhD Students and Postdocs interested in pursuing a career in industry.
The following topics will be covered:
- Introduction to the Pharmaceutical Industry
- Which jobs are available in Pharmaceutical Industry
- How to best apply for a position
- Application and personal interview
- Checking each personal CV
- Self-consciousness and self-reflection
- Hands on training of personal job interviews
Trainer
Prof. Dr. Klaus Erb studied Biology in Würzburg and was working as a junior group leader at the Center for Infectious Diseases in Würzburg on infection-induced immune modulation. For the last 16 years he has been working in research at Boehringer-Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals in Biberach Germany as laboratory head and project leader. The focus of his research is immunology and development of drugs for the treatment of respiratory disorders and cancer. He participated in the development of drugs, which are now on the market-from preclinical research to clinical development.
The Zoom Link will be sent to the registered participants one day before the seminar.
Note: Registration of GSLS doctoral researchers has priority to non-GSLS participants.
All planned dates of the seminar series in WS2024/25
25.10.24 Introduction: Aims and Goals of the Seminar
Lecture on how pharmaceutical companies develop novel drugs, opportunities for life science students
08.11.24 How to write a good cover letter
Please send example cover letters to Prof. Dr. K. Erb for Discussion by the 18 of November
22.11.24 Discussion of Cover letters
13.12.24 How to write a CV for different types of job applications (classical, linked in, head hunters etc.)
Please send your CV to Klaus Erb by mail by the 20 of January
31.01.25 Discussion of CVs: Part 1
14.02.25 Discussion of CVs: Part 2
28.02.25 How to plan and prepare for a job interview
14.03.25 Practicing job interview 1:1 Part 1 (from 14:00-18:00 with individual time slots)
28.03.25 Practicing job interview 1:1 Part 2 (from 14:00-18:00 with individual time slots)
11.04.25 Closing seminar: Open questions and Discussion (1h)