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Who we are

The Postdoc Academy provides structured support for postdocs at BUA universities in their career development. Its primary objective is to help postdocs make informed, independent, and responsible career decisions by offering guidance, resources, and opportunities for professional growth. 

The academy aims to empower postdocs in to identify their strengths, acquire essential competencies, and develop the knowledge and skills necessary for professional advancement – whether within academia or beyond.  

A key aspect of this process is networking, as the academy actively promotes interdisciplinary exchange and collaboration within the Berlin postdoc community and expands connections to non-university research institutions and industry at national and international levels. 

To support these goals, the BUA Postdoc Academy has developed a comprehensive program portfolio which 

- supports postdocs in making informed career choices and taking active steps toward their professional future. 

- develops strategies and competencies essential for career progression in academic and non-academic fields. 

- outlines career paths within academia and presents alternative professional options beyond the academic environment. 

- fosters strong connections and networks, both within Berlin and beyond, to enhance career opportunities. 

Contact Postdoc Academy

Elisabeth Nickler

Elisabeth Nickler
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Elisabeth Nickler, project lead

Berlin University Alliance
Tel.: +49 30 838-502 92
elisabeth.nickler@berlin-university-alliance.de

Tatiana Kharkova

Tatiana Kharkova
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Tatiana Kharkova, project lead (interim)

Berlin University Alliance
Tel.: +49 30 838-68391
tatiana.kharkova@berlin-university-alliance.de

Marlies Zwickl Image Credits: Simon Brunel - Limo for Research

Marlies Zwickl Image Credits: Simon Brunel - Limo for Research

Marlies Zwickl, project coordinator 

Berlin University Alliance 
Tel.: +49 30 838 65554
marlies.zwickl@berlin-university-alliance.de

Caroline Bacciu

Caroline Bacciu
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Caroline Bacciu, program manager

Berlin University Alliance
Tel.: +49 30 838-72549
caroline.bacciu@berlin-university-alliance.de

Dr. Nadia Zysman

Dr. Nadia Zysman
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Dr. Nadia Zysman, program manager

Postdocs at Risk and Networking Measures
Freie Universität Berlin
Tel.: +49 30 838-55626
postdocs@berlin-university-alliance.de 

Dr. Regina von Schmeling

Dr. Regina von Schmeling
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Dr. Regina von Schmeling, program manager

Career Fair
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Tel.: +49 30 2093-89710
postdocs@berlin-university-alliance.de 

Dr. Christina Deloglu-Kahlert

Dr. Christina Deloglu-Kahlert
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Dr. Christina Deloglu-Kahlert, program manager

Postdoc School
Technische Universität Berlin
Tel.: +49 30 314 21377
postdocs@berlin-university-alliance.de 

Dr. Ana-Luisa Piña-Hernández

Dr. Ana-Luisa Piña-Hernández
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Dr. Ana-Luisa Piña-Hernández, program manager

Job Shadowing
Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Tel.: +49 30 450-570389
postdocs@berlin-university-alliance.de 

Dr. Weronika Karle

Dr. Weronika Karle
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Dr. Weronika Karle, program manager

Accompanying study Postdoc Academy 
Technische Universität Berlin
postdocs@berlin-university-alliance.de