Join us for an inspiring two-part workshop dedicated to support the career growth and mental well-being of early-career researchers at TalTech and beyond. Postdoctoral researchers play a vital role in academia, yet their contributions often go unrecognized. This event is inspired by insights from the Postdoc Appreciation Week 2024 survey (https://paw-germany.de/recap-2024/).
| Agenda – Day I: 18th June 2025 | |
| 14:20 – 14:30 | Welcome note & Housekeeping |
| 14:30 – 15:15 | First talk “Navigating the European academic system” Dr. Vladimir Kuts, Assistant Professor, TalTech & CEO C2grid |
| 15:15 – 16:00 | Second talk “Exploring postdoctoral fellowships” Dr. Sreenath Sukumaran Researcher, TalTech & Vice-Chair, YP Estonia |
| 16:00 – 16:45 | Third talk “Career Journey to an Independent Researcher” Prof. Martin Thalfeldt Associate Professor & Programme Director (Indoor Climate in Buildings and Water Engineering), TalTech |
| 16:45 – 17:30 | Panel Discussion “Career dilemma among young researchers” |
| 17:30 – 18:00 | Food and Networking |
| Agenda – Day II: 19th June 2025 | |
| 14.20 – 14:30 | Welcome note & Housekeeping |
| 14:30 – 15:30 | First talk “Research Journey as a scientist and consultant” Dr. Tamás Pardy Senior Researcher, TalTech & Lead Engineer, Selfdiagnostics Deutschland GmbH |
| 15:30 – 16:15 | Second talk “Unlocking TalTech Academic Matrix” Prof. Tiia Rüütmann Associate Professor, TalTech & Head of Estonian Centre for Engineering Pedagogy |
| 16:15 – 16:45 | Third talk “IEEE Estonia Young Professionals AG: Report Card” Dr. Edivan Laercio Carvalho, Assistant Professor, NOVA University Lisbon/TalTech & Chair, YP Estonia |
| 16:15 – 17:00 | Panel Discussion ” Enhancing well-being of early career researchers” |
| 17:00 – 18:00 | Food and Networking |
This is event is organized by the Young Professionals Affinity Group of IEEE Estonia section with the support of IEEE Estonia Section Jt Chapter IM09/ED15/EMB18, Global EMBS YP Committee, Department of Energy Technology, TalTech and Young Professionals Affinity Group of IEEE France section.