Postdocs | Networking

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Well Connected During Your Postdoc

Personal and professional networks are an important career factor – both in academia and beyond: An idea for an innovative research project or a new methodological approach quite often emerges from exchanging knowledge and experience in formal or informal networks. At the same time, networks can serve as a stepping stone for your further professional development.

On this page, you will find an overview of subject-related networks for postdocs at the UDE and events that enable you to network across disciplines.

Subject-related Networks at the UDE

Postdoc Forum Humanities

A platform for postdoctoral researchers in humanities.

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Postdoc-Network Medicine

Regular exchange for postdocs at the Medical Faculty and the Essen University Hospital. Postdocs from the natural sciences are also most welcome to join the meetings.

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UMEA

Clinician Scientist Academy of the University Hospital Essen for physicians with a focus on research.

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YOURNET

A platform for internal networking, informal exchange, and career advancement of the Center for Nanointegration Duisburg-Essen.

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Event Tips

Karriereforum Wissenschaft und Forschung: Scientific Career Paths Within and Outside the University

The Karriereforum Wissenschaft und Forschung demonstrates individual career planning options after the doctorate in a very concentrated and efficient way.

It is dedicated to scientific career paths within and outside the university. Renowned experts and HR managers from various research and science-related institutions will come together to provide valuable insights and information about possible career paths. 
The event offers you the opportunity to ask your questions, make valuable contacts and explore your career perspectives.

Find all information on Research Academy's website
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connecting.ruhr: Career Prospects for Postdocs in the Business Region Ruhr

connecting.ruhr invites postdocs and doctoral researchers in the final stages of their studies to exchange ideas with company representatives from the Ruhr region. The focus is on matching skills from academica with the requirements of companies in the region. In addition to information on switching to industry, the interactive format offers personal insights, 1:1 discussions, and networking opportunities.

connecting.ruhr is a cooperation project with Junger Initiativkreis Ruhr.

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Global Young Faculty Event

Discuss the impact of international research visibility on your academic career with experienced researchers and your peers 

At the Global Young Faculty Event you will gain insights on the career-strategic relevance of international activities and learn about practical aspects of research stays abroad. You can get useful tips from experienced researchers, who are willing to talk about their personal experiences and knowledge of the impact of going abroad. Ask your own questions and get in touch with the contact persons of the local graduate institutions and finally, get connected with your peers and broaden your network.

Find all information on Research Academy's website