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3000 downloads anniversary edition: our podcast edition how to use AI tools for next level science! Attention natural scientists: Our recent podcast series explores the integration of AI in scientific research. We discuss the utilization of tools like Perplexity, Elicit and ChatGPT for various stages of research and literature review. Moreover, we discuss their use to influence of social media to increase visibility of your research. This episode is another valuable listen for any natural scientist interested in improving research efficiency and understanding the growing role of AI in research ..read more

Immerse yourself in our latest podcast episode exploring the transformative role of artificial intelligence in scientific research. We uncover how AI is reshaping tasks from enhancing text structure to designing experiments and brainstorming ideas with tools like Perplexity, Elicit and ChatGPT. As AI becomes increasingly accessible, discover how it simplifies complex tasks with a single prompt-line approach. We also highlight crucial AI safety measures. This episode is helpful for scientists eager to leverage AI in their work for innovative breakthroughs. Tune in to see the future of scientifi ..read more

Heyyy, folks, we are back! This is season 2 of our imperfect podcast – thank you for all the positive feedback and your support to boost this journey. In this podcast season, we, Eva and Daniel, come back to share our experiences as imperfect scientists with a mission: to empower our listeners. We highlight the importance of embracing imperfection, underlining its ubiquity within the our scientific community. And acknowledging that this approach can help reduce anxiety and create a more supportive environment. Our imperfect scientist podcast serves as a learning platform: for us to learn from ..read more

Have you ever thought about the term "diversity"? What does it really mean? What implications does it have?  Chances are you have a notion of what diversity means to *you* and maybe in your scientific working environment. In this episode, we talk with diversity coach and trainer Jule Handschuh and explore the depths of the term diversity.  In our chat, Jule, Daniel and I talk about:  What diversity really could mean What dimensions diversity can have How to start sharing your privileges  What tools can be used to encourage diversity Why Jule thinks that diversity should be ..read more

It´s a journey. Similar to any journey, the beginning is important. And the ending. And it´s also important to use effective transportation. Your journey can be a smooth ride. It´s scientific writing we are talking about. In this episode of our podcast, we address a topic that is very close to our hearts: how to make scientific writing an effective and smooth journey.  We discuss on how to start. For many colleagues it´s starting that is hard, starting to write a paper, a grant, a thesis. Simon Sinek suggests to start with asking “why”: Why do I want to get this message across? Why should ..read more

If you're anything like us, you've probably wondered at least a few times how you could become more efficient. In this episode, we discuss hacks and tricks to become more efficient with Carsten Rohr. It was a super fun conversation, very enlighting and full of little takeaways. Some of the topics we discuss in this episode include:  Our word of the day: perspective How to set yourself up for success How to set up your PhD/postdoc/research project The concept of batching The 4 stages of knowledge and how you can make best use of them Making your strengths visible to others Finding your s ..read more

In this episode we talk about the concept of marketing your research. A concept that is quite often viewed with negative connotations in the scientific community. We present you with our perspective of why we believe that marketing your research can in fact be truly empowering and how to view it so that you don't feel uncomfortable doing it. After all, even if you do produce the best research in the world, you still have to be noticed for it, you still have to advertise it and you still have to make it visible, digestible and attractive to your fellow researchers.  So join us for this fun ..read more

After a very timely break...we're back! You'll see why I say timely in a moment, let me just tell you how this episode is packed with super interesting discussions. And that's the case because we had a very special guest for the restart, Dr. Uta Schmidt. Uta has a super interesting personal and professional story, but most importantly, she has the deepest insight into how to handle change and remain resilient in the process. Some of the topics we discuss with Uta in this episode include: Why Uta picked "bamboo" as the word of the day Anthony Back, palliative care & oncologist: taking resp ..read more

How would you feel about this statement? “Science is not about finding out the truth” Provocative, isn’t it? ;-) - So is our topic today and our guest Andrew Westhoff, but bear with us because this episode is full of useful and down-to-earth advice on how to approach your research life and how to communicate your science in a non-conventional yet super effective way! I have to admit that at first my mind rejected this statement for being bold and untrue. But here’s a bit more context: “Science is not about finding out the truth, but about building useful models” That made a bit more sense. At ..read more