Lunch Talk Series: Career Perspectives - Beyond the Postdoc

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 University 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 University 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.

Datum: 01. Juli 2025
Zeit: 13:00-14:00 Uhr