S4 Workshop: Getting the Best from Your Supervisor

Date: Wednesday, May 20
Time: 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Location: Online
Trainer: Dr. Vicent Botella-Soler

The relationship with your supervisor is one of the most important factors shaping your doctoral experience. Yet, many researchers receive little guidance on how to actively manage this relationship, communicate effectively, or navigate challenges when expectations are unclear or misaligned.

This workshop will help participants take a proactive role in working with their supervisor and making the most of the mentorship available to them. This webinar aims to cover topics that will help you:

• Understand the roles, expectations, and responsibilities of both supervisor and doctoral researcher
• Communicate more effectively, including how to prepare for and lead productive meetings
• Address challenges such as misaligned expectations, feedback difficulties, or limited availability
• Develop strategies to foster a more constructive working relationship

More About our Trainer: Dr. Vicent Botella-Soler holds a doctorate in Physics and has worked as a Postdoc in Neuroscience, a machine learning consultant for startups, and an R&D manager in a tech company. With extensive international experience in both academia and industry, he now works as a consultant and author. Vicent specializes in helping academics and professionals break free from cognitive traps and long-held beliefs that hinder their development, focusing on critical thinking and decision-making for individuals and teams.

There is no registration for this 90-minute webinar. All community members are welcome to join. A Zoom link to join will be provided via our mailing lists. Email sara.sorce@tuebingen.mpg.de with questions.