We understand that moving forward in your research career can be challenging, especially during the postdoctoral phase. That is why our Career Center team is here to guide and support all GFZ postdoctoral researchers in exploring and shaping their unique career paths.
It’s never too early to start thinking about your next steps! Visit our career website to explore our offerings and take the first step toward your next career milestone. Feel free to get in touch via career-center@gfz.de
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Personalized Mentoring and Coaching
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Through one-on-one coaching sessions and mentorship opportunities, you can receive feedback, gain new perspectives, and work on the skills you need to advance confidently. Our team is here to support you at every step, helping you transform aspirations into actionable steps.
Advancing your Academic Journey
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Whether you are looking to expand your skillset with in-demand competencies, gain insider tips from GFZ experts, or simply network, we have opportunities tailored to you. Take advantage of our training sessions on current topics, or attend our on-site academic career talks. These sessions offer a unique chance for personal conversations focused on what it takes to thrive in an academic environment.
Building your Bridge to Industry
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On a monthly basis we invite industry professionals and GFZ alumni to share their insights on what it takes to transition successfully from research to impactful roles across diverse fields. These sessions together with our on-site career fair offer you the opportunity to broaden your network beyond academia and gain firsthand insights into applying your skills in industry.
Stay Informed with Our Newsletter
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Get the latest updates on career opportunities, events, and resources straight to your inbox. Our newsletter keeps you connected with important information about funding options, job openings, training sessions, and career development tips. You’ll also find success stories and insights from other GFZ researchers who have navigated the same path. Subscribe to stay up-to-date and make the most of what the Career Center has to offer!
Postdoc Representatives at the GFZ
Postdoc Representatives at the GFZ
We are your bridge between the Executive Board and the Scientific Community inside and outside the GFZ. We actively represent your interests. Through our partnerships with the Career Center and Staff Council, we tackle important matters including academic regulations like the WissZeitVG. We are part of the newly founded Helmholtz Association Postdoc Network, HAPN, which provides representation and advocacy for the interests of postdoctoral researchers across the Helmholtz Association.
We work in building a Scientific Community! Our popular monthly lunch meetups and evening socials are more than just a casual get-together, they are your platform to share ideas, raise concerns, and connect with colleagues in a relaxed setting. We believe in breaking down departmental barriers, creating opportunities for postdocs across sections to collaborate and share their expertise. By fostering these connections, we are helping to create a more dynamic and innovative research environment at GFZ.
We expand science horizons! We are actively building bridges across the scientific community through our collaborations with postdoc networks at AWI, PIK, GEOMAR, and with the GFZ Geo-reps. Furthermore, we promote, contribute and participate in the annual Postdoc Appreciation Week, which highlights the scientific value and community-relevant contributions of Postdocs in Germany!
If you are a GFZ postdoc and you are not currently receiving emails from the postdoc mailing list (postdoc-l), please email the career center (career-center@gfz.de) to be added to the mailing list.
Want to learn more, have any questions or suggestions? Please get in touch at postdoc-reps@gfz.de!
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