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I am a psychologist and neuroscientist with more than 12 years of experience in interdisciplinary research, teaching and mentoring. Having been embedded in the academic environment, I have developed a fascination for the topics of communication and interpersonal dynamics, as well as personal development.
My motivation
Scientists have an important, versatile, and often fulfilling job—one that also comes with many challenges, often driven by a sub-optimal academic system. During my academic career, I experienced many of the ups and downs that are part of academic life, and I know how exciting but also stressful being a researcher can be.
Research groups usually provide technical training, but little guidance on how to deal with difficult situations or how to stay motivated and productive over time. I was lucky to experience how much good external mentors can help, offering support and a different perspective when needed.
At the same time, I have seen situations where poor supervision, unresolved conflicts, and badly managed projects led to bad scientific practice and frustrated, burnt-out researchers. With the work I do now, I want to help prevent such scenarios—by supporting individuals to recognise and use their own resources, deal with challenges, and keep moving forward with their original motivation and ideals. It’s never too early to start.
Short CV
Currently:
- Part-time freelancer trainer, coach and mediator (since 2023)
- Part-time employed as open science officer at the University of Leipzig (since 2024)
Qualifications:
- Mediation (ImKonsens, Leipzig; 2020-2021, 220 hours)
- Systemic Coaching (CoachingSpirale, Berlin; 2021-2022, 205 hours)
- Thiagi’s Interactive Techniques for Instructor-Led Training (3 days, Berlin, 2023)
- Train-the-Trainer program of the Digital Research Academy (virtual, 2025)
Experience in academia:
- Degrees in Psychology (Mag.) and Molecular Biology (BSc; both at the University of Graz)
- PhD in brain imaging (Cardiff University Brain Research Imaging Centre)
- 8 years of experience as a Postdoc (Cardiff University Brain Research Imaging Centre, and at the Department of Neurophysics, Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences)
- 1 year industry experience as a data scientist in a biotech AI start-up company
- University level teaching and supervision and mentoring of PhD, MSc and internship students
- Leadership positions in the Communication Committee of the largest international organisation for brain imaging (Organization for Human Brain Mapping)
- Co-founder of an Open Science Initiative
Professional networks:
- Mediationsteam Leipzig
- Train Together Network
- Alumni and member of success team of the Max Planck Society’s Sign Up! career building program
- Digital Research Academy
- Open Science Officer network
- NFDI EduTrain working group on error culture in science
- Improberaum and Action&Drama Improvisation theatre
Academic successes
- Publications: 10 published first-author, 2 last-author research publications, 2 review papers in international peer-reviewed journals, 1 book chapter, 13 conference proceedings, 2 publications on open-science related initiatives
- Own fellowships and own research grant by German Research Foundation (DFG)
- Prizes for my PhD and postdoctoral work
- For all my publications, look at my Google scholar profile.