Vojtěch Novotný












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            prof. RNDr. Vojtěch Novotný, CSc.

            Director of Institute of Entomology at Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Sciences


            Expertise and focus:            Ecology of forest ecosystems, tropical ecology, plant-inse
            Form of mentoring meetings:     Either way, online or offline
            Has an experience in:           Academic career, Career in the non-profit sector, Career i

                                            Link to CV [ URL "https://www.entu.cas.cz/en/staff/profile

            Previous mentoring experience:  External advisor of MSc and PhD students and junior resear


            Motivation:                     I have experience from Czech and overseas academic institu
                                            local and international NGOs. At my (rather late) career s


            Career guidance topics you can d•sCreating a career plan, strategy
            the mentor:                     • Identifying and utilizing one's skill set
                                            • Asking essential life questions

                                            • Differences between academic and non-academic careers
                                            • Navigating the job market, employment opportunities


            Research related experience the •ePreparation of scientific publications - how to do it co
            ready to share with the mentee: • Writing popular science articles
                                            • Grant writing process, grant application consultation

                                            • Management of science and research in an academic instit
                                            • Consultation on preparation for a job interview
                                            • Networking - introducing people in the field

                                            • Utilizing the potential of international internships, co
                                            • Path to an academic position abroad
                                            • Consultation on required competencies for the private se

                                            • Project management
                                            • Navigating the job market in the sector I operate in