Join Aliette Dörflinger, as she shares her insights into the world of research management. Drawing from her diverse experience in research institutions, funding agencies, and consulting, Aliette will discuss key aspects of research management, career pathways, and the skills needed to succeed in this dynamic field.

Whether you’re a PhD student, postdoc, or an early-career researcher exploring your options, this talk will provide valuable perspectives on alternative career paths and the evolving landscape of research management.

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About the Expert

Aliette Dörflinger is a versatile professional with expertise in organizational development, project management and research. A dual Austrian-French national, she holds a Master’s degree from the Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien. Her professional background includes senior research roles at KMU Forschung Austria, program management at the FWF Science Fund, and roles in cultural organizations. In her research activities, Aliette gained extensive experience in conducting studies and evaluations in fields including entrepreneurship and innovation, small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) funding policies, gender in research and technology, cultural and creative industries. Her research work emphasized qualitative research and knowledge transfer methods. Today as a consultant and facilitator, Aliette Dörflinger specializes in participatory approaches that activate co-creative potential within groups and organizations to generate more effective processes and outcomes. She facilitates strategic processes and also works as business coach and trainer.

RESEARCHERS BEYOND ACADEMIA by Euraxess

Created in collaboration with the Researchers Beyond Academia (REBECA) Hub by EURAXESS.

This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme within the framework of the ERA TALENT Project funded under grant agreement No 10110347.