Sparring for Senior Scientists
A rehearsal lecture is very different from other lecture types. Rarely is there so much at stake, rarely is your audience so diverse. To win that type of audience over, deep content needs to be combined with broad appeal.
To help achieve this balancing act when you prepare for your rehearsal lecture, I can assume the role of the appointment committee and represent the committee members who cannot conclusively assess your professional qualifications, but who you must nevertheless convince that you are exactly the right candidate for the advertised chair.
I will help you with the conception and preparation of the presentation and make sure that you keep the whole appointment committee in mind.
Furthermore, I will support you in the selection of past, present and future projects, through which you can further emphasize your suitability as a member of the department and the university.
Typically, six to eight hours are enough to assist you in designing and developing a presentation suitable for the diverse audience you will be facing during a rehearsal lecture; and if necessary, prepare it in English. I offer sparring in both in German and English via video conferences, face-to-face meetings, and emails. All provided materials are treated confidentially.
If what you are looking for is not mentioned here, please contact me. I am sure we can put something together that exactly meets your needs.