SciComm FOCUS | My Visibility as a Scientific Expert on LinkedIn and ResearchGate

A Doctorate plus^BIGS workshop offered by the Bonn Graduate Center

The platforms LinkedIn and ResearchGate offer exciting opportunities for early-career
researchers to become visible as experts for their further professional path. This
workshop supports doctoral students in developing their profile as experts on a specific topic.

Online Workshop

Wednesday, December 10, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Please register your interest in this workshop by September 10, 2025.

Registration closed

Trainer

Katja Wolter

Language

English

Location

Online

Target Group

Doctoral students from the Bonn International Graduate Schools (BIGS)

Track(s)

Research, Business and Organizations

Certificate

5 units are applicable within the Doctorate plus certificate

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Description

When it comes to their own presentation on the internet, the following questions arise for
scientists: To what extent can I benefit from LinkedIn and ResearchGate as a researcher
for my further career path? Which online platform can support me with my topics and my
professional goals?

By using specific keywords participants of the workshop will learn to expand their range.
This makes them more visible on the one hand in the scientific community and on the
other hand for the job market and recruiters.

Content

What do I have to consider in order to be visible to recruiters?
How do I get job offers?
Who and what can I reach via the social media channels?
What are the first steps for a digital profile on LinkedIn and ResearchGate?
Which keywords are important to me and how do I develop them in order to be visible as a scientific expert?
How do the platforms LinkedIn and ResearchGate work?
How can I use these platforms to increase my reputation and visibility?