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Physical chemist and MBA – OK!
30.12.2025
27 Minuten
In this episode of yPC KarriereRadio, we sit down with physical chemist Ramona Thalinger to explore what it really means to build a career at the interface of science and business. After completing her PhD in physical chemistry, she worked in industrial research and development — before realizing the need to bridge the gap between technical expertise and strategic decision-making. Tune in for an insider’s perspective on life as a physical chemist in the corporate world, why learning the language of the C-suite matters, and how an MBA can open new pathways beyond the lab.  
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From Physical Chemistry to Scientific Publishing
16.11.2025
27 Minuten
What makes a great scientific article? In this episode of yPC KarriereRadio, we sit down with Christiane Brox and Vanessa Vethacke, publishers at Springer Nature, to explore this question and much more. Together, they offer a behind-the-scenes look at how the publishing landscape is evolving—driven by digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and a growing demand for transparency and integrity. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation about the future of publishing, the importance of scientific integrity, and how AI is both a disruptor and an opportunity in scholarly communication.
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From Academia to Industry and Back: Navigating Non-Linear Academic Careers
28.02.2025
24 Minuten
What do extreme mountain climbing and an academic career have in common? This and more will be explored in this episode of yPC KarriereRadio, where we’re joined by Maren Podewitz, Professor for Theoretical Chemistry at TU Vienna. After earning her PhD at ETH Zurich and completing a postdoc at UCLA, Maren stepped outside academia to work in an insurance company before ultimately returning to academia as a professor. We’ll discuss her groundbreaking research, her non-linear career path, and the questions HR asked her when she applied for a role as a risk manager. Tune in for an insightful conversation on career growth and personal development!
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Leuchtende Wunder
02.01.2025
33 Minuten
In der neuen Folge von yPC KarriereRadio sprechen wir mit Prof. Stefan Schramm über faszinierende Lichtphänomene – von leuchtenden Glühwürmchen bis hin zu innovativen Technologien. Ganz im Sinne des Podcasts werfen wir dabei auch einen Blick auf seinen Karriereweg: von seiner Zeit als Postdoc in Abu Dhabi über Stationen bei Merck und BASF bis hin zu seiner Professur an der HTW Dresden. Ein inspirierender Start ins neue Jahr voller spannender Einblicke!
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Research Spotlight: Chat GPT and Protein Design
18.11.2024
21 Minuten
“Chat GPT and Protein Design” – that is the title of Tobias Beck's contribution to the Trend Report for Physical Chemistry 2024 published in “Nachrichten aus der Chemie”. In this episode of KarriereRadio, we interview Tobias Beck, professor at the Institute of Physical Chemistry at the University of Hamburg, about his groundbreaking work on protein-based nanomaterials. We also discuss his Trend Report, exploring the fascinating intersection of artificial intelligence and protein design. This episode was recorded prior to the announcement of this year’s Nobel Prizes in Physics and Chemistry, where the pivotal role of machine learning and AI was particularly recognized. If you're intrigued by cutting-edge research at the crossroads of chemistry and AI, you won't want to miss this episode!
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Das ist das KarriereRadio – Wo Geschichten Karrieren formen. Als young Physical Chemists, der Nachwuchsorganisation der Deutschen Bunsen-Gesellschaft für Physikalische Chemie, freuen wir uns, dass ihr dabei seid. In jeder Folge tauchen wir ein in die faszinierenden Lebenswege von verschiedenen Gästen aus der Chemie. Wir sprechen mit inspirierenden Menschen, die Höhen und Tiefen erlebt haben, um ihre Ziele zu erreichen. Ihre Geschichten sind voller Einblicke, Ratschläge und Motivation für alle, die ihre beruflichen Träume verfolgen.

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