Events
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Our career and networking events introduce you to different career paths, provide insights, help you extend your network strategically and interdisciplinary, and support you in making career decisions that are the right fit for you.
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Career Track Academia & Science Management
Postdoc Talks | Spotlight On...
| Our Postdoc Talks illuminate essential aspects of the postdoc phase. Experts share their expertise and (insider) tips while answering your questions. | |
| Every second Tuesday of the month | 11.30 a.m. – 1.30 p.m.| Postdoc Talks |
Grant Writing Boot Camp
| Our Grant Writing Boot Camp is developed for postdocs who are working on their proposal to an external funding organization. | |
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2nd - 5th June 2025 | Grant Writing Boot Camp | Kloster Marienstern |
Meet a Science Manager
| Get to know local institutions in the field of science management! Get in touch with former postdocs and doctoral candidates and find out how the transition from academia to science management took place and what a science manager does. | |
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13th June 2024 | 09 a.m. - 12 p.m. Meet a Science Manager @ Saxon State Ministry of Energy, Climate Protection, Environment and Agriculture |
Writing Retreat
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Once a year, 20 members of the Graduate Academy and the Postdoc Center have the opportunity to take part in our writing retreat in the Kloster St. Marienthal. |
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31st August - 5th September 2025 | Writing Retreat | Kloster St. Marienthal |
Career Track Business
Career Lunch and Dinner Talks (HZDR)
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The HZDR Alumni Network invites you to the regular Career Lunch or Dinner Talks. Alumni with different professional backgrounds report on their careers and networks and discuss current career topics with you. |
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March 12, 2025 | 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. | Career Dinner Talk |
Virtual Career Day (HZDR)
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Company representatives and experts provide insights and practical tips. You will also have the opportunity to talk to former postdocs who will share their experiences of successfully transitioning from academia to industry. |
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27th March 2025 | 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
Company Visits (HZDR)
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Companies provide insight into their corporate culture and are on hand to answer your questions about the application process or even research collaborations. |
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9th April 2025 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Company Visit: hydrogen players in Dresden: Fraunhofer IKTS, Sunfire, and Linde Engineering |
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Postdoc Appreciation Week Germany | 15th — 19th September 2025
Participate in the Postdoc Appreciation Week Germany — this celebratory week offers you a fantastic (online) program on a wide range of topics!
Connect with others and get insights on topics such as career development, scientific practice, mental health, and much more.
Postdoc Appreciation Week Germany