HRA Spotlight – Science Communication as a Job: Your Career Beyond Academia?

In today’s rapidly evolving academic landscape, many researchers are exploring alternative career paths beyond traditional academia. This short interactive workshop is designed for those interested in science communication and eager to understand how to navigate this field.

Our two experienced guests have successfully transitioned from research to positions in science communication, one at a university and the other at a non-university research institution. They will talk about their own career paths, about their daily job life and tasks, and about the skills and competencies required in science communication. Together, we will discuss the diverse career opportunities available and talk about practical tips for making a smooth transition. There will be a lot of room for questions, as we want to give you the opportunity to gain valuable feedback and inspiration if you are maybe considering your own future in science communication.

Our guests
Dr. Franziska Ahnert-Michel is in charge of press & public relations at the Leibniz Institute of Virology, Hamburg. Before her career in communication, she earned her doctorate in biochemistry and worked as project assistant and freelance journalist.
Dr. Jakob Hinze is communications coordinator for the cluster of excellence "Understanding Written Artefacts" at Universität Hamburg. He has worked before as a PhD researcher in the field of democratic theory, while also writing for several journals and magazines.

HRA Spotlight: The Hamburg Research Academy offers regular short information sessions on topics central to the doctoral and the postdoctoral career phase. Experts provide basic information and answer your questions.

HRA’s Project for Research Communication:
This event is part of a larger research communication project which is funded by the Claussen-Simon-Stiftung. 
The event is open to all users of the Hamburg Research Academy, participation is free of charge. Please register here.