This is a series for those who are either currently in the midst of a job search for an academic position and would like to improve their existing materials, or for anyone who plans to engage in a job search on the academic market in the future. The series will cover the most common application materials required for academic jobs, as well as an introduction to the process of searching for a job itself.

Are you interested in making your presentations more memorable? Would you like to participate in a global event and give a speech on the big stage?

The Falling Walls Lab events and similar 3min pitch competitions give young researchers the chance to impress the world with their work.

In this briefing session Moe Atwa (recent OIST Graduate; Falling Walls Lab Sendai 2023 winner and global finalist) and Jonas Fischer (Academic Coordinator for Visiting Programs; Falling Walls 2020 Top 10 Winner) will talk about their experiences at the Falling Walls Lab Sendai and the global finals in Berlin. In addition, Izabela Porebska and Theodoros Bouloumis of OIST’s Orators Club will share their experiences from Falling Walls, “3 Minute Thesis”, and similar events.

The main part of the session will be on general methods and tips to make your presentations more engaging.

Finally, we will explain how to apply for the Falling Walls Lab Tokyo 2023 on July 25th, which will be co-hosted by OIST, and the planned practice sessions in June and July.
However, there is no need to apply for the actual Falling Walls Lab in order to join this briefing session. Feel free to join if you are interested in the topic in general, or thinking about joining the Falling Walls Lab competition or a similar event in the future. Open to all students, postdocs, and employees at OIST.

#5 Study Sessions for Administrative Staff (English) : Overview of OIST organization, Questions and Discussion Speaker: Mizuki Shimanuki, Provost Office. Facilitator: Ayumi Nagai, C-Hub

#4 Study Sessions for Administrative Staff (English) : Research administrative support

Speaker: Mizuki Shimanuki, Provost Office.    Facilitator: Ayumi Nagai, C-Hub

#3 Study Sessions for Administrative Staff (English) : Research Equipment, Facilities and Technical Assistance

Speaker: Mizuki Shimanuki, Provost Office.    Facilitator: Ayumi Nagai, C-Hub

#2 Study Sessions for Administrative Staff (English) : Research Areas of Science and Technology 

Speaker: Mizuki Shimanuki, Provost Office.    Facilitator: Ayumi Nagai, C-Hub

#1 Study Sessions for Administrative Staff (English) : Activities of Researchers 

Speaker: Mizuki Shimanuki, Provost Office.    Facilitator: Ayumi Nagai, C-Hub

The marginalization and bias against members of our LGBTQIA community and other minoritized populations in STEM is not only unjust and harmful, but inhibits creativity and innovation. Active learning and an inclusive class climate promotes the relevance of students’ LGBTQIA identities to their scientific interests and increases engagement, performance, and persistence.

**This event has been canceled.**

Completing an Individual Development Plan annually will help you to

• Recognize your strengths and also identify areas for improvement​
• Realize your potential as both a researcher and a research leader ​
• Improve your ability to work effectively as a student ​
• Achieve future career success either in academia or beyond