SC1.14Transferable skills: what are they and do I have them? Early career scientists Convener(s): Simon Clark Co-Convener(s): Daniel Evans Fri, 08 May, 202608:30–10:15 (CEST) Room - 2.82 (purple) Anyone entering the job market or looking for a new job after academia will confront the phrase ‘transferable skills’. PhD candidates and scientists are advised to highlight their transferable skills when applying for non-academic jobs, but it can be hard to know what these skills are. Similarly, for those looking to change scientific research areas or take a leap into a new field for their PhD, it is important to highlight your transferable skills. Big data analysis, communicating your findings, … Read more
SC1.17Invited to interview? Prepare for success with job applications and interviews in industry and academia Early career scientists Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Convener(s): Hazel Gibson Co-Convener(s): Simon Clark, Lion Huijers Wed, 06 May, 202610:45–12:30 (CEST) Room - 2.41/42 (purple) The job market in both industry and academia can be a very challenging environment, especially for those either just completing a course of study, or looking to change sectors. Trying to get your application to stand out is a task that comes with a lot of unknowns, even after years of experience in higher or further education. Preparing for a higher level job application or interview is a useful skill that develops as you advance in your career – with … Read more
SC1.2How to navigate EGU as a neurodivergent participant Early career scientists Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Convener(s): Lucile Turc Co-Convener(s): Ana Cristina Vásquez, Fernanda Matos, Arnaud Beth Mon, 04 May, 202614:00–15:45 (CEST) Room 0.55 (yellow) Participating in scientific conferences, especially in large events such as the EGU General Assembly (GA), comes with specific challenges for neurodivergent attendees. The term “neurodivergent” describes individuals who think and experience the world in ways that differ from societal norms, including, for example (but not limited to) autistic, ADHD, dyslexic, or dyspraxic individuals. Current estimates indicate that about 15-20% of the global population could be neurodivergent. This amounts to about 3000-4000 individuals among the 20,000 yearly attendees of the EGU … Read more
SC1.3Best Practices for Early Career Researcher (ECR) Engagement and Empowerment Early career scientists Convener(s): Sophie L. Buijs Co-Convener(s): Nuria Pantaleoni Reluy, Kelley De Polt, Naveen Ragu Ramalingam Tue, 05 May, 202608:30–10:15 (CEST) Room 0.55 (yellow) Early Career Researchers (ECRs) are at the forefront of scientific advancement, through pioneering novel methods, generating new insights, and developing innovative solutions. Across institutions and research projects, they contribute significantly to knowledge generation, scientific outputs and project deliverables. To grow into the scientific and project leaders of the future, ECRs require support, structural opportunities, and recognition that fosters both their personal growth and professional development. The first edition of this session, hosted at EGU 2025, highlighted the importance of supporting … Read more
SC1.4How Are Postdocs Doing? Rethinking the Postdoctoral Experience in Geosciences Early career scientists Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Convener(s): Eleanna Asvestari Co-Convener(s): Giulia Cozzani, Maxime Grandin, Konstantinos Horaites Mon, 04 May, 202616:15–18:00 (CEST) Room -2.82 (purple) Postdoctoral researchers are essential contributors to scientific advancement. They drive innovation, supervise students, support teaching, and perform academic service. Despite their central role, postdocs remain in a structurally precarious stage of the academic trajectory, often characterised by short-term contracts, geographic mobility, changes of research topic, and uncertain long-term career prospects. Although postdoctoral researchers are highly trained, having spent years building their set of competencies, the path to academic independence is highly – and increasingly – competitive, and often opaque. Many … Read more
SC3.10Elevate your Pitch: Developing Engaging Short Scientific Presentations Early career scientists Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Convener(s): Antara Dasgupta Co-Convener(s): Hannah Cloke, Hazel Gibson, Simon Clark Thu, 07 May, 202614:00–15:45 (CEST) Room -2.82 (purple) The scientific communication landscape in the digital era is rapidly becoming all about effectively delivering ideas in brief. As scientific conferences move from longer physical meetings to more condensed hybrid formats, not only are short presentations necessary for pitching yourself to senior scientists or your next entrepreneurial venture to Venture Capitalists, but also for promoting your research. The opportunities of networking rarely reveal themselves, unless you are able to tell a brief, informative, and compelling story about you and your … Read more
SC3.13Get your writing right: A hands-on, participatory workshop to help improve writing skills Early career scientists Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Convener(s): David Crookall Co-Convener(s): John K. Hillier, Solmaz Mohadjer, Sebastian G. Mutz Wed, 06 May, 202614:00–15:45 (CEST) Room 0.55 (yellow) Writing is difficult. Like most geoscientists, you might struggle, especially if your native tongue is not English. Writing is a skill best learnt by practice, lots of it, ideally with immediate peer feedback. It can also be a lonely job. In this hands-on, participatory workshop you will work on a writing task with colleagues, sharing inspiration and getting immediate feedback. The task illustrates in vivid fashion some key elements of writing. This Short Course will be a *workshop* including the … Read more
SC3.8Communicating Your Science: Blogs, Press Releases, and Media Interviews Early career scientists Convener(s): Christina Anna Orieschnig Co-Convener(s): Archita Bhattacharyya, Marius Schlaak, Liliana Macotela, Shalenys Bedoya-Valestt Tue, 05 May, 202616:15–18:00 (CEST) Room 0.55 (yellow) How can you ensure your research is heard within your community and beyond? Reaching the public, policymakers, or journalists requires more than good science: it takes clear and engaging communication. This short course will provide guidance on how you can share your work through press releases, blogs, and media interviews. You will learn practical tips for writing popular science pieces, how to avoid common mistakes when speaking to the media, and how to get ready for interviews. Join us to … Read more
SC3.9Scared, but prepared: Present with confidence Early career scientists Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Convener(s): Caroline van Calcar Co-Convener(s): Anita Di Chiara, Rebekka Steffen, Tim van Emmerik Mon, 04 May, 202616:15–18:00 (CEST) Room -2.62 (purple) Researchers are not only expected to conduct high-quality research, but also to communicate their findings effectively to both the scientific community and the public. This requires a skillset that is often not formally taught during academic training. Presenting your work and answering questions on stage can feel daunting and nerve-wracking. In this short course, we create a supportive environment to help you overcome these fears. Experienced and enthusiastic presenters will teach practical strategies to manage presentation anxiety and you can … Read more
US1Redefining excellence and academic career pathways in the geosciences Early career scientists Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Convener(s): Jean-Baptiste Koehl Co-Convener(s): Ana Bastos, Aglaé Jézéquel, Christina Anna Orieschnig, Liliana Macotela Thu, 07 May, 202610:45–12:30 (CEST) Room E1 (yellow) How we define scientific excellence has an immediate, career-defining impact on geoscientists, particularly early- and mid-career researchers who contend with a series of short-time contracts, expectations of high mobility, and the relentless pressure to publish. Currently, the indicators we use to evaluate excellence in the geosciences are predominantly quantitative - including the number of peer-reviewed articles and citations, invited talks, awards won, funding sources obtained, publishing in “prestigious” journals, and positions held at prestigious institutions. However, all these indicators are … Read more
