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EURAXESS Smart Talks

ERA Talent Project funded by the European Commission

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Fréquence : 1 épisode/35j. Total Éps: 43

The EURAXESS Smart Talks podcast for talents is your personal guide to Research Careers, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship.

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are, however, those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Commision. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

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Beyond Papers and Grants: Brian Cahill on Researcher Mental Health, Networks, and Institutional Change

Saison 2 · Épisode 37

mercredi 15 juillet 2026 • Durée 25:35

In this episode of EURAXESS Smart Talks, we sit down with Dr. Brian Cahill — Grant Manager of the ReMO COST Action (CA19117) on Researcher Mental Health for a wide-ranging conversation about why researcher wellbeing has become one of academia's most pressing, and most overlooked, issues.

Brian traces his own path into this work back to his years chairing the Marie Curie Alumni Association, where he became a first point of contact for early-career researchers hit by funding cliffs, precarious contracts, and difficult supervisor dynamics. From there, the conversation moves through the ReMO COST Action's community-building approach across policy, institutional, and individual levels; the well-documented bias of "publish or perish" evaluation criteria and the CoARA/OPUS push to reform how researchers are assessed; and practical, evidence-informed advice for researchers, mentors, and institutions — from Brian's own "build a life outside the lab" philosophy to Hochschule Bielefeld's peer-mentoring model for supporting postdocs into professorships.

Whether you're an early-career researcher, a supervisor, or a research manager shaping institutional policy, this episode offers a grounded, three-level roadmap — individual, institutional, and policy — for building healthier, more sustainable research careers.

Guest: Dr. Brian Cahill is Managing Director of the Center for Cooperation and Career Management at Hochschule Bielefeld – University of Applied Sciences and Arts, and a member of the Learning and Skills Analytics Lab at the Leibniz Information Centre for Science and Technology (TIB) in Hannover, where he manages the ReMO COST Action (CA19117) on Researcher Mental Health. He is a Board member of the SciLink Foundation and served as Chair of the Marie Curie Alumni Association from 2016 to 2018. Brian trained as a mechanical engineer in Ireland, earned his PhD in electrokinetically-driven fluid flow from ETH Zürich, and worked as a Marie Curie fellow researching droplet-based microfluidics before moving into research-career policy and researcher wellbeing.

🔑 Key Topics Covered

Brian Cahill's path into researcher mental health work through chairing the Marie Curie Alumni Association
Why project-based, fixed-term funding creates precarity — and how it shaped the MSCA Guidelines on Supervision
The ReMO COST Action (CA19117): building a community of practice across policy, institutional, and individual levels
Lessons from institutional culture change
Why personal relationships and interests outside research matter for wellbeing, especially for internationally mobile researchers
Max Weber's 1917 warning and modern survey data on how "publish or perish" still drives career evaluation
Reforming research assessment: the OPUS project and CoARA (Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment)
How metrics become targets — and stop measuring what they were meant to measure
The PATTERN project's open-access training on supervision, career insecurity, and transferable skills
Peer mentoring and network-building as an individual strategy, including the REBECA mentoring programme
Mentoring postdocs into professorships through peer-style supervision
Aligning policymakers, funders, and institutions around funding that serves researchers' real needs

⏱️ Question Timestamps

| Time | Segment | 00:00 | Podcast intro
| 00:54 | Guest introduction: Dr. Brian Cahill
| 01:09 | Q1: What first drew you into researcher mental health and mobility support?
| 01:54 | Brian's path in: chairing the Marie Curie Alumni Association, funding cliffs facing PhD candidates, and the resulting MSCA Guidelines on Supervision
| 05:31 | Q2: How much does funding and "publish or perish" culture drive researcher mental health? What is the ReMO COST Action?
| 07:04 | Brian on ReMO's three-level strategy (policy, institutional, individual) and case studies from Toronto and Barcelona
| 10:34 | Q3: What tips and lessons can researchers take away?
| 10:51 | Brian's advice: personal relationships and a life outside research, especially for mobile researchers
| 12:39 | Q4: A 1917 Max Weber quote and a survey on how professors are really evaluated — your reaction?
| 13:28 | Brian on how evaluation metrics shape behaviour, plus the OPUS project and CoARA research-assessment reform
| 15:47 | Q5: What resources would you recommend to listeners?
| 16:05 | Brian on the PATTERN project's training modules and ReMO's open resources
| 17:38 | Q6: What would you suggest researchers do at an individual level?
| 18:09 | Brian on peer networks, mentoring, and the REBECA programme
| 19:42 | Q7: What should institutions do differently?
| 20:11 | Brian on mentoring postdocs into professorships, and aligning funders, policymakers, and institutions
| 24:43 | Closing thanks

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Stress-Testing Resilience: An MSCA Postdoc Journey in Manufacturing AI with Tanel Aruväli

Saison 2 · Épisode 36

mercredi 8 juillet 2026 • Durée 21:44

In this episode of EURAXESS Smart Talks, we sit down with Dr. Tanel Aruväli, an MSCA postdoctoral fellow originally from Estonia (TalTech), now researching at the University of Malta. Tanel shares the story behind his research on simulation-based stress testing for resilience assessment in manufacturing companies — explaining what "resilience" really means for a factory floor using a simple ruler analogy, and how VUCA-era disruptions (geopolitical tension, supply chain shocks, energy crises) make this work more relevant than ever.

Beyond the science, Tanel opens up about the practical side of an MSCA mobility: choosing where to go with a family in tow, what makes a good supervisor, how his proposal evolved through multiple rounds of feedback, and where AI tools do (and don't) belong in grant writing. He also reflects candidly on relocating to Malta with his children, navigating a new school system, and what comes next after the fellowship — ERC grants, commercialization, or staying in academia.

A grounded, honest conversation for any researcher weighing a mobility move or preparing an MSCA application.

Key Topics Covered

What "resilience" means in manufacturing, and how stress testing/simulation is used to assess it
The VUCA framework and current disruptions affecting manufacturing (geopolitics, supply chains, energy, inflation)
Choosing a mobility destination: balancing family, institution/equipment, and supervisor fit
The supervisor's role in shaping and validating an MSCA proposal
Structuring a successful MSCA application (excellence, impact, implementation)
Using AI/LLM tools responsibly in proposal writing — where they help and where they don't
Relocating internationally with a family: schooling, timing, and language considerations
Career paths after an MSCA fellowship: ERC grants, commercialization, or academic continuation
STEM vs. social sciences/humanities industry collaboration opportunities

Question Timestamps

01:27 – Can you tell us about your research topic and how you decided to apply for the MSCA postdoctoral fellowship?

Surfing the Waves of Discovery: Exploring Hidden Water on Other Worlds

Saison 2 · Épisode 35

mercredi 1 juillet 2026 • Durée 51:41

Today we take you beyond Earth to the icy moons, dusty plains, and hidden subsurface oceans of our Solar System. Our guest is Professor Elena Pettinelli, a physicist and planetary scientist from Roma Tre University. Prof. Pettinelli is the Principal Investigator of the ERC-funded project SWIM (Surfing radio Waves to detect liquid water in the solar system), which investigates planetary subsurfaces using electromagnetic waves. With publications in Nature and Science, she is a world-renowned researcher who also directs the Master’s Programme in Science Communication at Roma Tre.

In this episode, we dive deep into why searching for water beyond Earth is the essential first step in looking for potential life. We discuss her transition from applied physics and seismology to planetary science, the importance of science communication, and her perspective as a woman in a male-dominated field. Prof. Pettinelli also shares an incredibly candid look into her successful, first-try application for the ERC Advanced Grant, offering invaluable advice for young researchers on managing failure, ambition, and the high-risk, high-gain nature of scientific funding.

Project SWIM: https://www.swim-erc.eu/

You can also watch a VIDEO of this episode: https://youtu.be/_Vw7V4kyudw

Key Topics Covered

The SWIM Project: Using radio waves to scan beneath the crusts of planets and moons to detect liquid water.
The Search for Life: Why finding liquid water is the fundamental first step in searching for potential chemical markers and the development of life in the Solar System.
Space Missions & European Collaboration: How Prof. Pettinelli's work supports the ESA's mission.
Science Communication: The critical balance between formal scientific education and accessible communication, and why researchers must learn to communicate their work effectively to the public.
Securing an ERC Grant: A behind-the-scenes look at applying for the ERC Advanced Grant, including the rigorous interview presentation, the importance of peer feedback, and handling intense panel questions.
The Future of Space Exploration: The practical, terrestrial benefits derived from space research, the potential of the Moon as a scientific base, and the extreme challenges of human missions to Mars.

Beyond Burnout: Building Institutional Support for Researchers' Mental Health

Saison 2 · Épisode 34

mardi 16 juin 2026 • Durée 24:19

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Elisa Garcia Garcia, of EURAXESS Spain (Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology, FECYT), about one of academia's most under-addressed issues: researchers' mental health. Drawing on her own move from bench researcher to research manager, Elisa breaks down what "institutional support" really means in practice, introduces SATIS — a new self-assessment tool helping universities audit their own mental-health support across eight key areas — and shares results and lessons from the REBECA mentoring programme, which tackles career uncertainty, one of the biggest stressors researchers face. The conversation moves from policy frameworks and EU-wide recommendations down to concrete, low-cost interventions that institutions of any size can start putting in place today.

Link to additional resources: https://www.euraxess.es/spain/self-assessment-tool-institutional-supportive-measures-mental-health-researchers

Guest

Elisa Garcia Garcia, PhD — Project Officer at the Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology (FECYT) and Trainer/Career Advisor with EURAXESS Spain. A former researcher herself, she now works on researcher mobility, career development, and institutional well-being policy across the EURAXESS network.

Key Topics Covered

The hidden mental health toll of academic careers: chronic stress, heavy workloads, and competitive culture, seen from both the researcher and the research-manager side
The WHO definition of mental health and why EURAXESS frames its work around well-being, not just illness
SATIS: a self-assessment tool helping institutions benchmark their support across 8 areas — policy and leadership, coordination, evidence-based planning, promotion, prevention, intervention, and monitoring/visibility
Real institutional models referenced, including Luxembourg University's interconnected support network and input gathered from Spanish, French, and Portuguese EURAXESS partners while building SATIS
The REBECA mentoring programme: addressing career-path uncertainty as a major stressor, and what worked (and didn't) about delivering it online
Why even non-clinical interventions — mentoring, career guidance, peer support — measurably improve researchers' sense of well-being

Mindful Connections: Academia, Communication, and AI in Mental Health

Saison 2 · Épisode 33

jeudi 28 mai 2026 • Durée 23:15

About This Episode

What does it really take to stay mentally well in academia? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Gábor Kismihók — a researcher at the intersection of learning analytics, career development, and wellbeing — for an honest, grounded conversation about mental health in the research community. From the early warning signs supervisors should watch for, to the role of institutional culture, personal career decisions, and the rise of AI, this episode covers the full landscape of what it means to be a whole human being inside a research career.

Guest

Dr. Gábor Kismihók Internationally recognized researcher working at the intersection of research careers, learning analytics, and wellbeing. His work focuses on understanding and improving mental health, skills development, and sustainable career pathways in academia and beyond.

Key Topics Covered

Early warning signs of mental health struggles in researchers
The power of communication and open lab culture
Institutional responsibilities toward researcher wellbeing
The deeply personal nature of a research career identity
Onboarding and first impressions for joining a research group
Dr. Kismihók's personal PhD journey between Budapest and Amsterdam
How AI is reshaping research culture — and the risks it brings
Whether AI chatbots can play a role in mental health support
What it means to preserve human value in an AI-driven world
Final advice for early career researchers struggling silently

Question Timestamps

| Timestamp | Question / Topic
| 00:01:28 | What are the early warning signs that a researcher is struggling with their mental health?
| 00:03:10 | What strategies do you suggest to help researchers handle mental health challenges?
| 00:05:32 | As a PhD yourself — how do you personally stay mentally healthy during high-pressure periods like deadlines, grants, or mobility phases?
| 00:07:58 | Do you have opinions on what institutional procedures or resources can help researchers struggling with mental health? | 00:11:19 | As a young researcher, what was your own onboarding experience? Was there a structured process with your supervisor? | 00:13:47 | What changes in culture, structure, or policy do you see as most important for research in the next few decades? | 00:16:53 | Do you see artificial intelligence as a possible solution for mental health support in academia? | 00:20:24 | To conclude — what message would you give to early-career researchers who are struggling silently?

Understanding the ERA Dimension of Horizon Europe: Strategies, Insights & Real Project Experiences

Saison 2 · Épisode 32

jeudi 19 mars 2026 • Durée 58:58

How does the European Research Area (ERA) translate from policy vision into concrete opportunities for researchers and institutions—especially those in widening countries? In this episode of EURAXESS Smart Talks, we dive deep into the ERA dimension of Horizon Europe and explore how to build competitive, high‑impact WIDERA proposals.

You’ll hear expert insights from:

Siiri Kolka – National Contact Point, ERA specialist
Damir Hasković – Coordinator of the Next Tech Talents project
Kārlis Krēsliņš – Project partner and university representative

Together, they unpack the ERA pillars, discuss what makes a successful ERA proposal, and share hands‑on experiences from the recently funded Next Tech Talents initiative—focused on strengthening deep‑tech ecosystems and improving researcher career pathways in Europe.

Whether you’re a researcher, proposal writer, project manager, or institutional leader, this episode helps you understand the ERA logic, avoid common pitfalls, and recognize how ERA‑funded actions support systemic change across Europe.

Timestamped Questions & Segments

00:00:02 – Welcome to the episode
00:00:35 – Introduction of guests and topic

Interview with Siiri Kolka

00:01:40 – What is the ERA dimension of Horizon Europe and why does it matter?
00:12:06 – What makes a competitive ERA proposal?
00:14:00 – Why is understanding the ERA policy agenda crucial?
00:17:20 – How should applicants think about consortium composition?
00:18:55 – What should applicants check when calls have a “portfolio approach”?

Interview with Damir Hasković

00:19:36 – How did you organize your proposal-writing journey for Next Tech Talents?
00:23:11 – What makes an impact section convincing?
00:25:55 – What is the Next Tech Talents project about? 00:31:02 – Who is in your consortium and why? 00:33:20 – Tips for applicants preparing proposals under ERA/WIDERA

Radiance & Research Mobility: Dr. Juliane Sauer on Shaping MSCA Support

Saison 2 · Épisode 31

vendredi 6 mars 2026 • Durée 31:23

In this episode of EURAXESS Smart Talks, we sit down with Dr. Juliane Sauer, Director and founding member of OXYGENEUM, and former MSCA National Contact Point for Switzerland. With over a decade of experience supporting researchers across Europe, Juliane shares her journey from academia to consultancy, her leadership in the Net4Mobility project, and her current role in the ambitious Radiance initiative.

Together, we explore how Radiance is working to harmonize support for MSCA National Contact Points (NCPs) across countries, improve researcher mobility, and leverage digital tools—including matchmaking platforms and AI—to strengthen collaboration.

Whether you’re a researcher, policymaker, or simply curious about how the EU fosters scientific careers and international cooperation, this episode offers valuable insights into the evolving landscape of research support.

🔑 Key Topics Covered

•Juliane Sauer’s career path: from communication scientist to EU research consultant
•The Radiance project: scope, funding, and goals
•Ensuring consistency among MSCA NCPs across countries
•Peer learning, benchmarking, and tailored training approaches
•Quantitative & qualitative evaluation methods for NCP support
•Adapting to diverse target groups: doctoral networks, postdocs, industry partners
•Matchmaking platform for researchers and institutions
•The role of AI in supporting—but not replacing—human expertise

⏱️ Question Timestamps

•00:57 – Introduction to Dr. Juliane Sauer’s background
•02:38 – What is the Radiance project and its objectives?
•05:56 – How will consistency among NCPs be ensured across countries?
•09:10 – Evaluating success: indicators and feedback mechanisms
•10:06 – Adapting Radiance to different MSCA schemes and target groups
•13:30 – Tailoring support for widening and third countries
•13:33 – The matchmaking platform: how it works and why it matters•16:00 – Exploring AI tools: balancing automation with human touch

Mobility That Matters: How Moving Shapes a Scientist’s Career

Saison 2 · Épisode 30

mercredi 25 février 2026 • Durée 25:29

In this episode of EURAXESS Smart Talks, hosts Daria Aksenova and Jovan Aranđelović sit down with Dr. Monika Golińska—a biochemist, cancer researcher, and Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow whose work bridges leading European institutions including the Medical University of Łódź and the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute.

Dr. Golińska shares her journey from early student exchanges to leading a cutting‑edge project investigating the link between endometriosis and ovarian cancer through advanced spatial biology and photoacoustic imaging. She opens up about the realities of research mobility, the value of intersectoral experience in healthcare policy, and the challenges researchers face in building sustainable careers across borders.

Whether you're an early-career researcher considering mobility or a seasoned scientist navigating nonlinear career paths, this conversation offers insights, advice, and thoughtful reflections on the future of research in Europe.

🔑 Key Topics Covered

Dr. Monika Golińska’s path into research and early motivations
First experiences with international mobility and Erasmus exchanges
Challenges of relocating: bureaucracy, adaptation, and institutional culture
The impact and value of Marie Skłodowska‑Curie Actions (MSCA)
Intersectoral mobility: transitioning into the UK National Health Service
Transferable skills between academia, healthcare, and policy
Returning to academia and rekindling a passion for research
Work-life balance for mobile researchers
Career precarity, risk-taking, and planning next steps after fellowships
Suggestions for more sustainable mobility programs
The future of European mobility and support networks for researchers

⏱️ Detailed Timestamps & Guiding Questions

00:00 – 00:01 | Intro

00:53 – 01:18 | Guest Introduction

01:24 – 02:41 | Q1: “Tell us more about yourself and your career mobility.”

Crossing Borders and Bridging Disciplines with Dr. Antonino Puglisi

Saison 2 · Épisode 29

mercredi 11 février 2026 • Durée 16:30

In this episode of EURAXESS Smart Talks, we sit down with Dr. Antonino (Nino) Puglisi — a Chartered Chemist, seasoned researcher, and European advisor at UK Research and Innovation. With more than 20 years of international experience across Italy, the UK, Austria, and Turkey, Nino shares a deeply personal and insightful journey of how research mobility shaped his scientific career, worldview, and professional identity.

From postdoctoral adventures abroad to leading impactful projects on polymer chemistry and rare diseases, Nino discusses the transformative role of mobility, the value of interdisciplinary thinking, and the importance of supportive communities such as the Marie Curie Alumni Association (MCAA).
He also reflects on the challenges researchers face — from isolation to funding instability — and offers practical advice for early‑career scientists navigating international paths.

Whether you're a researcher considering mobility, a policymaker, or simply curious about how chemistry, culture, and policy intertwine, this episode offers an inspiring, thoughtful, and honest perspective on what it means to build a career across borders.

⏱️ Questions & Timestamps

Below are the main questions asked during the conversation, based on the transcript’s time markers.

00:01:41 – Introduction of the guest

“Could you briefly introduce yourself and explain your current research or professional role?”

00:02:49 – First experience with research mobility

“What was your first experience with research mobility, and what motivated you to take this step?”

00:05:31 – Impact of mobility

“How has moving across borders shaped your career path and personal development?”

00:07:39 – Opportunities created by international mobility

“What are the biggest opportunities that international mobility creates for researchers?”

How Deindustrialization Shapes Politics: Lessons from an ERC Starting Grant

Saison 2 · Épisode 28

mercredi 4 février 2026 • Durée 26:16

In this episode of Euraxess Smart Talks, we speak with Anne‑Marie Jeannet, Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Milan and Principal Investigator of the ERC Starting Grant project DESPO – Deindustrializing Societies and the Political Consequences.

Anne‑Marie reflects on her journey into social science, her unconventional academic path from the humanities to quantitative sociology, and her experience applying for—and winning—an ERC Starting Grant. She shares candid insights into rejection, persistence, and how research ideas evolve through failure.

The conversation dives deep into the political consequences of deindustrialization, challenging dominant assumptions that link economic decline directly to voting behaviour. Drawing on findings from her ERC project, Anne‑Marie explains why community, family, memory, and industrial nostalgia matter more than annual economic indicators—and why her project took an unexpected but productive turn when its central hypothesis did not hold.

This episode is especially valuable for early‑career researchers, offering practical advice on ERC applications, proposal writing, interviews, project deviations, amendments, and the realities of managing a large grant—particularly during disruptions such as COVID‑19 and institutional mobility.

⏱️ Question & Segment Timestamps

00:00 – 01:50 | Introduction
Welcome to Euraxess Smart Talks and introduction of Anne‑Marie Jeannet and the DESPO project.

01:50 – 03:35 | Academic background
How Anne‑Marie transitioned from history and the humanities into social science and sociology.

03:35 – 06:50 | Applying for the ERC Starting Grant
How she decided to apply, early rejections, persistence, and improving the proposal over time.

06:50 – 08:40 | What makes a strong ERC idea?
Why ERC projects are about big ideas and new avenues, not small research gaps.

08:40 – 10:35 | Deindustrialization and politics
How her project reframed the political effects of deindustrialization beyond jobs and unemployment.

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