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Dear postdocs and late-stage PhD students,
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Welcome to the August issue of our monthly GAUSS Career Service Newsletter. As usual we provide you with information on events and courses organized by the GAUSS Career Service and our partners on the Göttingen Campus and beyond as well as funding calls plus related info events and job opportunities.
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The call for the ERC Starting Grant is now open - check out the new regulations and eligbility criteria. Also note that the Postdoc Appreciation Week is coming up in September and the MPI-NAT PhD Day!
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If you are unsure about your next career steps or require some support in your job application process (academic or non-academic), book an individual career counseling session or CV/application check by emailing Stefanie (career@gauss.uni-goettingen.de) to book your slot in September or October.
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Please feel free to forward this e-mail to your peers who might be interested in the information but are not yet on our mailing list (register here). If you do not want to receive the newsletter anymore, please let us know and we will remove you from the subscribers' list.
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All the best,
Stefanie and Christin
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News and Events from the GAUSS Career Service
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GAUSS Career Impulse Session (28 August 2026, 11:30-13:00, in-person) with Dr. David Hickey (Software Consultant at TNG Technology Consulting): "A day in the life of a Software Consultant"
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We’re happy to announce our upcoming GAUSS Career Impulse Session on 28 August 2026, this time with Dr. David Hickey, Software Consultant at TNG Technology Consulting. If you want to learn more about the daily life in this occupation - then this is for you! ... Read more
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GAUSS Career Impulse Session (18 Sept 2026, 11:30-13:00, in-person) with Dr. Alfredo Sansone (Executive Publisher at Elsevier): "The other side of the desk: from submitting papers to managing journals"
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We’re happy to announce our upcoming GAUSS Career Impulse Session on 18 Sept 2026, this time with Dr. Alfredo Sansone, Executive Publisher at Elsevier. If you want to learn more about the daily life in this occupation - then this is for you! Read more
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GAUSS Career Workshops on Networking and Self-Presentation (24-25 Sept 2026)
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In September 2026 the GAUSS Career Service is offering two short-workshops on the topics Networking and Self-Presentation by Christelle Linsenmann. The first one "From Exchange to Connection: Successful Networking in Science" is tailored for researchers who want to take their networking skills to the next level. Participants will explore their individual networking goals, learn how to build and maintain meaningful … Read more
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Academic and non-academic Career Counseling Sessions (including CV/application check) - book your slot for early autumn now
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It is very common to be unsure about your next career step either at the end of your PhD or also during your postdoc phase. Our goal is to facilitate your career planning and assist you in handling challenges in your current work environment. We are aiming to enable you to reflect on your options and decide about your next … Read more
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Career Workshop and Events
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German Postdoc Network (GPN) Theme Week 2026 (26-28 Aug 2026)
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The GPN Theme Week 2026 will take place from 26-28 August 2026 in Hanover. This three-day symposium a major event for postdoctoral researchers and early-career scientists across Germany. Organized by the German Postdoc Network (GPN) and funded by the Volkswagen foundation, it brings together postdocs, institutional stakeholders, policy voices, and members of the wider research community to discuss one of … Read more
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MPI-NAT PhD Day 2026, 4 Sept 2026
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Postdocs from across Göttingen are invited to join the MPI-NAT PhD Day 2026 on Friday, 4 September 2026, from 9:00-12:45h at the MPI-NAT City Campus. This year’s event brings together researchers at all career stages from across the Göttingen campus and offers a great opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and discover resources available to you in the local research community. … Read more
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Open Science Summer School from 7-15 Sept 2026
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The LMU Open Science Center is organising it's 5th hybrid Open Science Summer School from 7-15 September 2026 to allow early career researchers of any scientific discipline to gain more trust in the research that they do, and make it as credible, reproducible, and transparent as it can be in the eyes of their peers, the public, and funding agencies. … Read more
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Online Workshop "Violent Communication – How (Not) to", 8 Sept 2026
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The Mental Health Working Group of the Max Planck Postdoc Network, supported by TK, is offering an online workshop on the topic "Violent Communication – How (Not) to" on Tuesday, 8 Sept 2026 at 10:00h. Participation is free of charge and anonymous participation is possible. … Read more
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Postdoc Appreciation Week (21-25 Sept 2026)
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Inspired by the celebration of the Postdoc Appreciation Week in the USA and the UK, the PAW Germany coordination team invited researchers and research institutions, postdoc coordinators and research administrators all over Germany to create a special program, events and a social media campaign to honor the incredible work of postdocs! The week is an acknowledgement of the fantastic contributions … Read more
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Online info events on HAW professorship (in German), starting 23 Sept 2026
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The Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Dresden is organising another series of online info events in German on how to apply for a HAW Professorship especially concerning the required application documents. The virtual event series consists of three 45-minute sessions and is aimed at anyone interested in a professorship at a university of applied sciences (HAW).In addition to input from … Read more
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Jobvector Career Day for natural scientists, physicians, IT specialists, and engineers (24 Sep 2026)
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The jobvector career day is Europe´s biggest career fair for Natural Scientists, Physicians, Engineers, and Computer Scientists where you can receive valuable information for a successful career! Be inspired by talks of top companies and recruiters. Seize your chance and personally contact them at the fair! Companies & organizations from IT, engineering, medicine, pharmaceutical, automotive and many other high-tech industries … Read more
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iF Invent workshop "Turn Research into IP & Opportunity", 25-27 Sept 2026 (apply by 6 Sept 2026)
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Impossible Founders, is launching iF Invent - a new workshop format that helps researchers assess the innovation potential of their own work - before a startup idea, a patentapplication, or a technology transfer decision exists. The workshop "Turn Research into IP & Opportunity" runs over 2.5 days in Hamburg, from 25 to 27 September 2026, preceded by a short online … Read more
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Well prepared for the deadlines: IP in Horizon Europe – Managing intellectual property arising from HEU projects
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©Egor - stock.adobe.com The National Contact Point for Bioeconomy and Environment is organising a series of workshops to explore various topics relating to the submission of proposals under Cluster 6 of Horizons. In this webinar, in collaboration with the European IP Helpdesk (coordinated by EURICE GmbH), we will provide you with practical guidance and recommendations on dealing with intellectual property … Read more
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Various workshops offered by Young Entrepreneurs in Science in Sept 2026
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The Young Entrepreneurs in Science powered by the Falling Walls Foundation offers various workshops and events tailored to PhDs and postdocs of all disciplines as well as early-career researchers and academic staff to help you to discover your entrepreneurial skills. What do you associate with the topic of entrepreneurship? What enables you to become an entrepreneur yourself? Where do you … Read more
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Various webinars offered by the European Intellectual Property (IP) Helpdesk in September 2026
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The European commission’s Intellectual Property (IP) Helpdesk regularly offers webinars to provide (potential) beneficiaries of EU-funded projects and EU SMEs involved in cross-border business activities with the best possible support enabling them to develop their own IP management strategies and processes. The webinars are offered free of charge and topics until end of the year are already online available. Check … Read more
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GMP Academy: GMP courses and LEAN Coffee Info Events (upcoming courses in 2026)
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The GMP Academy is offering virtual GxP courses in the upcoming months (see below) as well as the bimonthly new format "LEAN Coffee" - an information event with various guests and different GMP-related topics that are relevant for students/graduates in life sciences. The next Lean Coffee event will take place on 4 August 2026. The current schedule is available ... Read more
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The SUB Göttingen is providing information and training on different topics related to publishing - check out their program!
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The SUB Göttingen offers information and various events on Open Access publishing and related topics like current funding opportunities (e.g. the University Publication Fund) and various publishing and licensing agreements. They also offer online consultation hours to answer all remaining questions.… Read more
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"Make it in Germany" - Upcoming webinars by the Federal Employment Agency
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The Federal Employment Agency offers a webinar series called "Make it in Germany" to inform international skilled workers as well as German employers about the opportunities of skilled migration. Registration is free of charge! Upcoming webinars: … Read more
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ScieCon Frankfurt (22 October 2026)
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Are you looking for a job (or internship) in life sciences? Then, the career fair ScieCon is the right place for you! At ScieCon, you can get in touch with company representatives from life science industries and learn about internship and entry-level opportunities! There will also be a broad supporting program including application photo shoots. As always, participation is free … Read more
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Funding Opportunities / Prizes and related Info Events
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Volkswagen Foundation “Pioneering Research” (apply by 27 Aug 2026)
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With the program "Pioneering Research – Exploring the Unknown Unknown", the Volkswagen Foundation supports groundbreaking and risky research ideas with high scientific relevance. They are looking for basic research projects that are not dedicated to the already 'known unknown', but that strive to explore the 'unknown unknown' thereby holding the potential for major scientific breakthroughs, but also for failure. Available … Read more
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ETH Zurich Postdoctoral Fellowships (apply by 1 Sept 2026)
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The ETH Zurich Postdoctoral Fellowship programme (ETH Fellows) supports incoming postdoctoral researchers at ETH Zurich and is intended to foster young researchers who have already demonstrated scientific excellence in the early stages of their careers. This prestigious early career programme is geared towards high potential academics with 40-50% of the fellows securing a professorship within a few years after the fellowship. The … Read more
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Max Planck Postdoc Program (new call opens on 1 Sept 2026)
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The Max Planck Postdoc Program bundles open postdoc positions in all Max Planck Institutes to provide talented early career researchers with a range of attractive opportunities to advance their careers in science. Contracts are guaranteed for three years at least and you will have access to a targeted mentoring program, career workshops (academia, industry, etnrepreneurship), career development and coaching offers … Read more
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ERC Plus Grant (apply by 2 Sept 2026)
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The new funding scheme ERC Plus grants are for individual researchers in any discipline, of any nationality and at any career stage (from early-career talent to senior leaders) who possess an outstanding record of scientific achievement and aim to pursue visionary, transformative research that goes beyond the scope of regular ERC grants. The maximum grant size is €7 million. The … Read more
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DKFZ Postdoctoral Fellowships (apply by 8 Sept 2026)
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Are you interested in joining the renowned DKFZ? Then take your opportunity and apply for one of their Postdoctoral Fellowships representing the most prestigious and competitive postdoc recruitment process at the DKFZ. It is intended to recruit highly talented and motivated young scientist, who wish to work at the forefront of cancer research in any of basic or translational cancer research … Read more
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Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships (apply by 9 Sept 2026)
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The new call for the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) is now open until 9 September 2026 and you can apply for 2-year postdoctoral fellowships. The purpose of these awards is to enhance the creative and innovative potential of researchers holding a PhD and who wish to acquire new skills through advanced training, international, interdisciplinary and inter-sectoral mobility. MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships will … Read more
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Research Fellowships from the Canon Foundation (apply by 15 Sept 2025)
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Annually, the Canon Foundation in Europe grants up to 15 Fellowships to highly qualified European and Japanese researchers. European Fellows are expected to pursue a period of research in Japan whereas Japanese Fellows are expected to do their research in Europe. Applications from all research disciplines without any limitations or restrictions are welcome. Applicants are not required to be currently … Read more
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Jung Career Advancement Award (apply by 15 Sept 2026)
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The Jung Career Advancement Award adresses medical professionals in residence training, who have completed at least two years of scientific research (preferably abroad), have a documented record of scientific accomplishment, and who return to Germany to complete their residency training. It comprises a grant of 210,000€ which are intended to support a research project over a three-year period. The application … Read more
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Maria Weber Grant (apply by 15 Sept 2026)
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Maria Weber Grant is an annual call awarded by the Hans Böckler Foundation to junior professors and habilitation candidates who are outstanding researchers in any discipline who wish to fund a substitute for their tasks in teaching for up to 12 months to create freedom for their research. The teaching buyout is a flat rate of €20,000 per semester. The … Read more
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Daimler Benz Postdoctoral Scholarships for 2 yrs (apply by 30 Sept 2026)
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Every year, the Daimler and Benz Foundation awards twelve scholarships to exceptional postdoctoral researchers, junior professors, and heads of junior research groups. to selected postdoc researchers, junior professors, and heads of junior research groups. Their goal is to support the autonomy and creativity of the next generation of academics and to help committed researchers as they begin their postdoctoral academic … Read more
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GSO Klaus Tschira Boost Fund (apply by 1 Oct 2026)
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The Klaus Tschira Boost Fund is a joint program by GSO and Klaus Tschira Stiftung offering flexible funding and career development to promote researchers in the Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Computer Science. You can apply for flexible funding for up to 2 years for independent, explorative, risky and interdisciplinary projects. The program is aiming to support building collaborations and networks. … Read more
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Research in Europe Information Event at the University of Kassel (8 Oct 2026)
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After the great success of the Research in Europe info events in recent years, you are warmly invited to the next edition on 8 October 2026 at the University of Kassel. Organised by the European Liaison Office of the German Research Organisations (KoWi) and the University, “Research in Europe” brings together everything early career researchers need to know about individual … Read more
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Swedish-German call for proposals for joint R&D projects (apply by 13 Oct 2026)
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Swedish-German Call for Proposals for Joint R&D Projects by young, small and medium-sized enterprises to develop innovative products, processes or technical services from all technology and application areas. Funding will be available for R&D projects in which new products, technical services or processes will generate sustainable solutions with high market potential. The project should have an obvious advantage and added … Read more
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ERC Starting Grant Call now open (apply by 14 Oct 2026)
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ERC Starting Grants (up to 5 years and € 1.5 million) are designed to fund talented early-career scientists who already produced excellent supervised work and are ready to work independently showing potential to be a research leader. Researchers of any nationality with 0-10 years of experience since completion of PhD, a scientific track record showing great promise and an excellent … Read more
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Humboldt JSPS standard postdoctoral fellowships (apply now for October selection round)
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The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Research Fellowship supports you as a highly qualified postdoc from Germany in conducting your research in Japan – regardless of discipline. There are two separate funding lines: short-term postdoctoral fellowships, which sponsors research stays of 1–12 months, and standard postdoctoral fellowships for research stays lasting from 12–24 months. The Humboldt Foundation … Read more
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DFG Research Career Series "Prospects"
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The DFG is offering a variety of funding opportunities for all career stages between doctorate and professorship. To learn more about schemes suitable for postdocs join their online talk series "Prospects". Some talks offer an overview and other talks are quite specific focusing only on one funding scheme. You will also get advice on how to prepare your proposal for … Read more
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Maria Leptin/EMBO Science Journalism Fellowships (apply by 30 Sept 2026)
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Maria Leptin/EMBO Science Journalism Fellowships are aimed at bioscientists who wish to pursue a career in science journalism and journalists who want to deepen and broaden their knowledge of the latest research areas and technologies. Fellows receive stipends for 2-12 months to fund their stays in media outlets of any type, editorials offices or research institutions that make the fellows … Read more
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Postdoctoral Position at Invite GmbH, Cologne
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Join the lab of GGNB alumna Dr. Sinem Sertel at Invite GmbH in Cologne. They would like to develop an image-analysis pipeline for our analytical panel in the cell-therapy platform. Therefore, she is interested in highly skilled scientists who have experience in both cell culture and analysis side. Apply asap to become a member of this exciting research group. For … Read more
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Open position as Scientist for Life Science investments at Bioventure Holding GmbH, Göttingen
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The Bioventure Holding GmbH in Göttingen is currently advertising a position as Scientist for Life Science investments (f/m/d). The applicant should hold a degree in life sciences, preferably in molecular biology or a related field, and should be interested in analyzing biotechnology companies—both private and publicly traded—from the perspective of investors and venture capitalists, and in collaborating with them. For … Read more
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German courses offered by IIK Göttingen starting in September 2026
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The IIK Göttingen (Institut für Interkulturelle Kommunikation e.V.) is offering evening courses for working professionals (i.e. university employees), students, and anyone who wants to study German in the evening. At the end of each course, you will receive an official IIK certificate documenting your language proficiency at the CEFR level (e.g., B1.1, B1.2, B2.1, B2.2). The certificate is recognized by the University of Göttingen. ... Read more
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23rd Horizons in Molecular Biology Symposium (7-10 Sept 2026)
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We are pleased to announce that the 23rd Horizons in Molecular Biology Symposium, organized by the students of the IMPRS for Molecular Biology, will take place from 7-10 September 2026 at the MPI-NAT, Faßberg Campus, Göttingen. Please save the date in your calendars! This year there will be an exceptional group of scientists from the fields of Molecular and Cell Biology, … Read more
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Workbook on Career Development for Postdocs by Unibund Halle-Jena-Leipzig
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Unibund Halle-Jena-Leipzig is happy to share their new tool to support postdocs in consciously shaping their career paths. They have published a workbook that offers structured concepts and practical tools to help Postdocs clarify goals, assess strengths, and plan their next steps – whether within academia or beyond. Have a look and maybe the workbook is holding a few tips … Read more
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Guidelines on Generative AI in Research
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The European Commission has published “Living guidelines on the responsible use of generative AI in research” - a dynamic, evolving framework to support researchers, institutions, and policymakers across Europe in the ethical and effective integration of generative AI into academic and scientific workflows. Unlike static policy documents, these “living guidelines” are designed to be regularly updated as technology, regulations, and … Read more
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New Draft Changes of WissZeitVG: What Postdocs Need to Know
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On 28 May 2026, a draft amendment to Germany’s Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz (WissZeitVG), the law governing fixed-term contracts in German academia, was published — a major development for academic researchers. The German Postdoc Network (GPN) has broken down the key points in a clear blog post, helping postdocs understand how these changes could shape their careers. They aim to reduce uncertainty and … Read more
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