From May 30 to June 2, 2017, more than 50 junior scientists took part in a multi-day selection round for the newly announced Open Topic Postdoc Positions (OTPP).

About 20 postdocs will be given a position lasting one to two years, regardless of their area of expertise, to allow them to prepare and submit an independent application for third party funding (leading a junior research group etc.) as well as to examine further career opportunities at TU Dresden and DRESDEN-concept partner institutions.

The procedure is intended to facilitate the recruitment of women scientists in particular. Almost 470 applications from 72 countries were received in total, including 30 per cent from female applicants. The positions will be filled as of November 1, 2017.