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Career Perspectives with a PhD in Natural & Life Sciences | Feb 12, 5 – 6 pm

 

Looking for career options after your doctorate? And not sure what is “out there”? With the series "Career Perspectives with a PhD in Natural and Life Sciences", we would like to offer an opportunity for interactive and informal exchange about career-related topics.

 

On Thursday, February 12, we welcome Dr. Luiza Bengtsson, a biochemist and science communicator who works as head of Museum & Society at the Botanical Garden Berlin.

All information and the meeting link can be found on this website.

 

In March, we welcome Dr. Gina Dörpholz, a biochemist who works as scientific coordinator at Charité Comprehensive Cancer Center (CCCC).

 

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Love Methods Week 2026 | Jan 19 – 23, 2026

 

Sign up for 19 different hands-on workshops or webinars, all around various aspects of method reproducibility because better data begin with better methods.

Check out the program and registration: https://excelscior.uc.pt/love-methods-week-2026/

 

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Info Vortrag | Dr. Peter Scholz „Vom akademischen Betrieb zur Wirtschaft“ | 29.01.2026, 17:00 Uhr

 

Am 29.1.2026 17:00 - 18:30 Uhr gr. HS Biochemie, Thielallee 63, spricht Dr. Peter Scholz, ehem. MPI Gruppenleiter, R&D Senior bei Bayer, jetzt Mentor FU und Botschafter Pharma für Existenzgründung (Infusion).

 

Gerade für Doktorand*innen/Postdocs, die sich vorstellen können, später in einem Start-up zu arbeiten bzw. selbst zu gründen, ist diese Veranstaltung interessant. Die Teilnahme ist für alle Studierenden, Doktorand*innen und Postdocs aus dem Bereich BCP der FU ohne Anmeldung möglich.

 

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Ausschreibung Rosalind-Franklin-Preis für wissenschaftliche Integrität | Frist: 31. März 2026

 

Das Präsidium der Freien Universität Berlin möchte ein Zeichen setzen und einmal jährlich Wissenschaftler*innen unserer Hochschule würdigen, die sich in besonderer Weise um die wissenschaftliche Integrität verdient gemacht haben. Alle Bereiche der guten wissenschaftlichen Praxis kommen dabei in Frage, etwa innovative Ansätze beim Forschungsdatenmanagement, neue Methoden zur Steigerung von Validität und Reliabilität oder bedeutende Beiträge zur Forschungsethik. Gewürdigt werden können u.a. besondere Leistungen in der Lehre, herausragende Transfer- bzw. Kommunikationsmaßnahmen sowie forschungsbezogene Ansätze, die neue Maßstäbe setzen.

Weitere Informationen finden Sie im Ausschreibungstext.

 

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VBIO softskill seminar “Setting yourself up for a successful transition into industry” | Jan 28, 2026, 6 pm

 

Are you ready to take your job application game to the next level?

During this webinar, you'll discover the secrets to creating a CV that grabs recruiters' attention, along with strategies to transform your LinkedIn profile into a powerful personal brand. You’ll also gain pro tips to boost your visibility and make meaningful connections that count in your career journey.

Elena Hoffer, co-founder and CEO of Alma.me, did her PhD at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden. She is complementing universities services for PhDs & Postdocs to kick-start careers outside of academia.

Registration: https://eu01web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MUZYXqqMT2SBMGE3MvEudA#/registration

 

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Information, Contact Points, Services and Events by FU Berlin

 

NEW: DRS Postdoc Office

The Postdoc Office at the Dahlem Research School is the central point of contact for postdocs at Freie Universität Berlin.

They support researchers who have completed their doctorates in navigating the complex system of academic and non-academic career paths and making informed decisions about their further professional development. Their services are aimed at national and international postdocs from all disciplines regardless of whether they are seeking a professorship, a permanent position in the academic system, or a transition to non-university career fields.

Website: Postdoc Office • Dahlem Research School • Freie Universität Berlin

 

Research Division | Newsletter & Support

1. The newsletter “Informationen zur Forschungsförderung” from the Research Divion at FU Berlin provides regular and timely information about new calls for proposals and programs for research funding.

2. Newsletter archive: http://www.fu-berlin.de/forschung/service/foerderung/newsletter/index.html

3. Further information for research funding: https://www.fu-berlin.de/en/forschung/service/foerderung/index.html

4. Contact persons for research funding and the newsletter

• VI C: Research Funding • Research • Freie Universität Berlin
• VI E: Research Information and Academic Promotion • Research • Freie Universität Berlin

 

Division for International Affairs | Newsletter & Support

1. The Newsletter published by the Division for International Affairs provides regular updates about internal and external funding opportunities, events and important developments in international cooperation: https://www.fu-berlin.de/international/faculty-staff/international-newsletter/index.html

2. Information and support for researchers and staff: https://www.fu-berlin.de/en/international/faculty-staff/index.html

3. Welcome services for visiting scholars and scientists: https://www.fu-berlin.de/en/international/faculty-staff/mobility-researchers-in/index.html

 

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Further information for postdocs

 

BUA Postdoc Academy | The Postdoc Academy provides structured support for postdocs at BUA universities in their career development. Further information and current offers and events: https://www.berlin-university-alliance.de/en/commitments/promoting-talent/postdoc-academy/index.html

 

DFG German Research Foundation |The DFG regularly offers info talks on its funding instruments for early career researchers: https://www.dfg.de/en/research-funding/funding-opportunities/research-careers/info-talks

 

German Postdoc Network | The mission is to improve the postdoctoral experience by creating opportunities for connection, collaboration, and identity-building. They aim to gather and disseminate crucial information ensuring postdocs are well-informed and supported. They give a voice to postdocs to represent their interests and influence policies that impact their professional and personal development. Further information and current offers and events: https://germanpostdoc.net/

 

GSO* - Guidance, Skills & Opportunities (formerly German Scholars Organization) e.V. | Society needs research. Research needs supporters. They offer independent, innovative, and scalable solutions for researchers and institutions – with a measurable ripple effect: https://gsonet.org/?lang=en

Advisory & Coaching Services https://gsonet.org/advice/?lang=en

 

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