Buddy Postdoc Program
Aims:
- Smoothen the start of the post-doctoral training at BRIC/Finsen and in Copenhagen
- Strengthen the personal network and interaction between the different research groups and thereby leading to novel collaborations.
Role of the buddy:
- Be a first point of contact outside the newcomers host-lab
- Answering questions and explaining how things work at BRIC/Finsen and in Denmark
- Sharing scientific knowledge and experience
- Point to useful resources such as expat groups, websites/apps etc.
The role of the buddy does NOT include:
- Organizing accommodation, childcare and schools, language classes, etc.
- Mentoring or Coaching the newcomer
- Setting performance expectations and monitoring them
- Arranging trainings
- Financial or legal advice
Benefits for the buddy: An opportunity to share your experiences at BRIC/Finsen and all the cool and/or useful stuff you have discovered as a postdoc so far. This is also a great chance to extend your network to postdocs you might not otherwise have a chance to interact with.
Benefits for new postdocs: Have an experienced postdoc from another BRIC/Finsen lab as a buddy to learn/ask/share about the structure, research groups and possibilities at BRIC/Finsen and KU as well as the life in Copenhagen and Denmark. It involves the possibility of participating in social activities, such as sports and parties, simply chatting over coffee, and maybe to get a new friend.
Length of the program: 6 months
The programme is currently on hold and we are not taking any registrations at the moment. More information in Autumn 2024