Postdoc School
Postdoc School
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Our program supports postdocs in building their individual career path through targeted support in four areas: Career Development, Science Communication, Research Management, and Self-Management.
Find the professional support you need
The Postdoc School offers a wide range of formats, especially for postdocs in the orientation phase, which support you in developing your own self-reflective profiles, deepening your skills, acquiring new future skills, planning strategically, or defining concrete next steps.
Our workshops and coaching help you focus your skills, goals, and questions through tailored support for individual and self-determined career planning. From quick insights to long-term strategies, we support you in skill development, decision-making, and exploring career paths both within and beyond academia.
Our Support Formats:
- Workshops: Topic- and skill-focused training to enhance core competencies
- Career Coaching: Individual or group sessions for personalized career development
- “KarriereBlick”: Insights into diverse career fields and opportunities
- “KarriereKick”: Expert feedback and insider tips to refine your career strategy
Career Development
It’s your career!
Designed for postdoctoral researchers at early career stages, our Career Development program supports you in making confident, self-determined and sustainable career decisions – from self-reflection and strategic profile building to concrete job searches, both within and outside academia.
- Which career options are right for me – professorship, non-university research, or other areas?
- How do I develop a compelling profile and communicate my skills for the respective job market?
- How do I strategically plan my next career step – from the application to the appointment process?
Whether you seek orientation, strategy development, or application preparation, our interconnected services guide you step-by-step.
Upcoming Workshops – Summer Semester 2026
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Mon, Apr 27, 2026 Tue, Apr 28, 2026 |
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Mi., 06. Mai 2026 Do., 07. Mai 2026 Do., 18. Juni 2026 Mo., 13. Juli 2026 |
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Mon, Jun 15, 2026 |
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Wed, Jul 01, 2026 |
Career Development
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Research Management
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Research Management
Manage and organize projects with confidence
Research management encompasses both strategic and operational aspects of research work, including resource management, team leadership, and quality assurance. Professional research management offers decisive advantages: it increases the likelihood of success in third-party funding applications, improves scientific productivity and provides optimal preparation for leadership roles.
- How do I manage and plan complex (sub)projects efficiently and successfully?
- How do I document and archive research data effectively?
- How can I successfully submit research proposals and cooperate with internal and external partners?
Our program equips you with the skills to strategically plan, execute, and document research while building transferable leadership abilities.
Upcoming Workshops – Summer Semester 2026
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Do., 28. Mai 2026 |
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Fri, Jun 26, 2026 Wed, Jul 08, 2026 |
Science Communication
Expand Your Research Visibility
Science communication is a vital skill to building visibility, networks, and career opportunities. Our program helps you engage diverse audiences – from funding bodies to the public – and present your research clearly and impactfully.
- How can I increase my visibility as a researcher and communicate my research more effectively?
- How can I use social media to promote my research?
- What strategies will help me achieve success in international academic contexts?
With strategic vision, solid and practical expertise, our trainers support you in presenting your research in a visible, clear, and effective manner – aligned with your individual goals.
Upcoming Workshops – Summer Semester 2026
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Wed, Apr 22, 2026 |
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Tue, May 12, 2026 Wed, May 13, 2026 |
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Mi., 01. Juli 2026 |
Science Communication
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Self-Management
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Self-Management
Empower Balance and Motivation for Sustainable Career Growth
Self-management goes beyond time planning: it’s about wisely managing your resources, staying motivated, and navigating a demanding research routine in a sustainable way. Our workshops foster constructive thinking, intrinsic motivation, and healthy habits – such stress management and sustainable career growth – so you can successfully balance your diverse responsibilities
- How can I effectively balance teaching, research, and career goals?
- How can I stay motivated and creative despite high demands?
- What strategies can help me remain healthy and productive in the long run?
Our training courses provide targeted methods to address various aspects of self-management to support you in fulfilling your diverse responsibilities and navigating the challenges of your everyday work.
Upcoming Workshops – Summer Semester 2026
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Thu, Apr 16, 2026 Fri, Apr 17, 2026 |
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Di., 23. Juni 2026 |
Cooperation
The Postdoc Academy expands its program through strategic collaborations within the Berlin University Alliance.
In cooperation with the Graduate Studies Support Program (GSSP), two practice-oriented workshops are offered, providing doctoral researchers and postdocs with insights into non-academic career paths and supporting informed career decision-making.
In cooperation with the Berlin Leadership Academy (BLA), a dedicated leadership workshop is offered to strengthen leadership competencies and foster strategic career development within academia.
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Workshops
Building Leadership Skills for Academia - A Workshop for Postdocs
I Fri, Jan 30, 2026, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sep 25, 2025
KarriereKick: Berliner Arbeitsmarkt - Einblicke erhalten und Ideen entwickeln
| Di., 24. März 2026, 14:00 - 17:15
Sep 14, 2025
KarriereBlick: Energie und Nachhaltigkeit – ein interdisziplinäres Berufsfeld für Wissenschaftler*innen
| Mo., 02. März 2026, 10:00 - 13:00
Sep 14, 2025
KarriereKick: Förderanträge von Postdocs – Möglichkeiten ausloten und Strategien entwickeln
| Di., 17. Feb. 2026, 10:00 - 13:00
Sep 14, 2025
Academic Choices – Non Academic Choices: Deciding between the two
| Mon, Feb 16, 2026, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sep 14, 2025
Empowering Postdocs with Feedback Resilience – Gaining back your wellbeing
| Mon, Feb 09, 2026, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Sep 14, 2025
Neue Wege für Postdocs: (1) Profilbildung für den Arbeitsmarkt (2) Vom Profil zum Job
| 1. Termin Mo., 26. Jan. 2026, 09:00 - 16:00 | 2. Termin Di., 27. Jan. 2026, 09:00 - 16:00 | 3. Termin Mo., 23. Feb. 2026, 09:00 - 12:00 | 4. Termin Mo., 23. März 2026, 09:00 - 12:00
Sep 14, 2025
KarriereBlick: Wissenschaft trifft Gesellschaft – Berufliche Perspektiven im Stiftungsbereich
| Mo., 19. Jan. 2026, 13:00 - 14:00
Sep 14, 2025
Wissenschaftsmanager*in: Berufsbild – Tätigkeitsbereiche - Karrierewege
| Mo., 12. Jan. 2026, 10:00 - 15:00
Sep 14, 2025
Make Headway with your Research Paper - Writing Sessions for Postdocs
| Thu, Jan 08, 2026, 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM | Fri, Jan 09, 2026, 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Sep 14, 2025
Academic Publishing for Postdocs: Strategy and Self-Marketing
| Tue, Dec 02, 2025, 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM | Wed, Dec 03, 2025, 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Sep 14, 2025
KarriereKick: Anträge vorbereiten mit Transimpro - Potentiale der eigenen Forschung spezifizieren
| Mo., 24. Nov. 2025, 10:00 - 14:00
Sep 14, 2025
How to get into the non-academic German job market: The workshop for international Postdocs
| Mon, Oct 13, 2025, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Tue, Oct 14, 2025, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sep 14, 2025
Pferdegestütztes Coaching für Postdocs - Stressmuster erkennen und Stärken entwickeln
| Fr., 10. Okt. 2025, 09:45 - 16:00
Sep 14, 2025
Building Leadership Skills for Academia - a Workshop for Postdocs
| Tue, Jul 08, 2025, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Jun 27, 2025
Academic Choices – Non Academic Choices: Deciding between the two
| Wed, Jul 09, 2025, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Jun 11, 2025
How to Get into the Non-Academic German Job Market: The Workshop for International Postdocs
| Mon, Jun 16, 2025, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Tue, Jun 17, 2025, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Jun 11, 2025
Building Leadership Skills for Academia - a Workshop for Postdocs
Tue, Jul 08, 2025, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Apr 22, 2025
Contact
Dr. Christina Deloglu-Kahlert
Program manager
T: +49 30 314 21377
E: postdoc-school@berlin-university-alliance.de