The aim of the course is to induce the students to reflect upon the life as a PhD student, provide them with tools useful for their PhD period and create a social and scientific network amongst PhD students within the department. The students will acquire a basic understanding of the department’s research areas and gain the necessary generic skills for completing the proposed research project.
Læringsmål:
En studerende, der fuldt ud har opfyldt kursets mål, vil kunne:
Identify the different research areas within the field of Systems Biology and situate themselves within this organisation.
Realize the expectations for a PhD student at the department.
Identify possible challenges in the PhD-supervisor relationship and address these in a constructive way using the given tools.
Understand and use feedback techniques.
Identify different kinds of learning styles (incl. their own) and the implications they have for the organisation of work and communication with the supervisor.
Know the basic tools and methods of project management for researchers and transfer the knowledge to their own research project.
Identify the general symptoms for stress and apply different techniques for managing stress.
Become aware of their personal and professional strengths and competencies and clarify the areas for future development.
Understand the fundamental good practice when putting research results into writing.
Peer-review an article.
Kursusindhold:
The following topics will be adressed: - poster presentation - project management - PhD-supervisor relationship - publishing strategy and ethics - peer reviewing - stress management - competencies & development
Bemærkninger:
Course fee: DKK 3000. The fee covers accomodation, meals and course materials.
The course is mandatory for all PhD students at DTU Systems Biology within their first ½ year of study
