Scientific Career and Parenthood

15 May 2019

Photo: UHH/MIN

The balance between a scientific career and family is often viewed as challenging and difficult. On Tuesday, 4. June 2019, this topic is brought into focus at the event “Scientific Career and Parenthood”.

In particular limited work contracts, the necessity of national and international mobility as well as the high publication pressure are some of the reasons that are depicted as obstacles to take on family obligations.

With the event “Scientific Career and Parenthood” the clusters of excellence CLICCS, Quantum Universe and CUI: Advanced Imaging of Matter, the MIN Faculty, and the Family Office at Universität Hamburg wish to pick up on this topic and provide an overview in English of the legal ramifications of limited work contracts (under the WissZeitVG) and their effects on, e.g., claiming parental leave.

In the subsequent panel discussion four researchers will to share their strategies on how to manage career and family life, what support they receive and which obstacles they face. After the panel discussion there will be the chance for questions and further exchange.

Time:                               Tuesday, 04 June 2019, 9:00-11:00 am

Place:                              Geomatikum, Raum 1528, Bundesstr. 55, 20146 Hamburg