Lunch Talk Series: Career Perspectives - Beyond the Postdoc

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Ever wondered what it takes to manage the cutting-edge technology that drives today’s scientific research?

In our next?Beyond the Postdoc?lunch talk, we dive into the fascinating world of Core Facility Management — a career path that blends science, strategy, and service. Core facilities are the backbone of modern research institutions, providing high-end technologies, expert guidance, and tailored training to enable groundbreaking science. But behind every smoothly running facility is a skilled manager who makes it all happen.

We are excited to welcome Dr. Barbara Steigenberger, Manager of the Proteomics and Mass Spectrometry Facility, and Dr. Daniel Bollschweiler, Cryo-EM Facility Manager, both from the Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry. Dr. Steigenberger holds a PhD in Organic Chemistry (LMU Munich) and, after postdoctoral research in crosslinking mass spectrometry at the 伟德国际_伟德国际1946$娱乐app游戏 of Utrecht, now leads the Mass Spectrometry Core Facility, combining her passion for science with mentoring young researchers. Dr. Bollschweiler transitioned into facility management in 2018 after a PhD in cryo-electron tomography at the MPIB and a postdoc at the 伟德国际_伟德国际1946$娱乐app游戏 of Cambridge, where he helped establish cryo-EM technologies.

Join us to hear how these two scientists found their path into this growing field, what their day-to-day work involves, and what skills and mindsets are crucial for success in a role that is as scientific as it is strategic. Whether you are curious about careers beyond the bench or want to understand how research infrastructures really work — this is your chance to get a behind-the-scenes look.

Date:?July 1, 2025
Time:?1-2 pm

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