with Dr. Alessandra Lai (R&D Test Engineer): ASML, based in the Netherlands, develops advanced lithography systems for semiconductor manufacturing. Its technology powers the production of smaller, faster, and more efficient microchips.

with Johannes Niederhut (Strategist in Enterprise Architecture): Accenture is a global professional services company that helps clients embrace change and create value through innovation and AI. 

with Dr. Sven-Peter Heyn (Managing Director): Eckert & Ziegler is a company for molecular imaging and nuclear medicine supplying different radiopharmaceuticals, radiochemicals and equipment for synthesis & radiochromatography of PET/SPECT tracers.

with Elizabeta Sytova (former postdoc) and Dr. Jan-Niclas Gruse (Senior Consultant): Imagine the power of more than 1,500 physicists, mathematicians and computer scientists working as part of a European company with over 20 years of service excellence focused on data science, technology and mathematical modelling. That´s d-fine.

with Daniel Spittel (Specialist for Electrochemistry): LITRONIK is one of the few suppliers of compact, ultra reliable primary batteries for active implants anywhere in the world. Since 1990 the company has developed and manufactured these high-performance energy sources in a variety of performance ranges, and they feature, among other things, very high volumetric energy and power densities, rate optimisation, low self-discharge rates and high operating safety.

with Thu Hang Lai: ROTOP Pharmaka is a leading pharmaceutical company with over 20 years of experience that produces cGMP compliant radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostics and therapy in Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging and distributes them in more than 30 countries. Furthermore, ROTOP offers a broad range of CDMO services for cold kits and radioactive pharmaceuticals, such as drug product develompent and GMP manufacturing, API manufacturing as well as packacking and global transport and logistics. 

with Ole Johannsen (Managing Director develogic GmbH): The northern German group of companies Gabler Naval Technology, Develogic and north.io epitomise the innovative power of northern Germany as a maritime technology hub. Gabler Naval Technology stands for excellence in the development and production of submarine components, in particular low-signature mast systems. Develogic opens up international waters with highly developed underwater communication systems for naval and industrial applications. North.io in turn enriches this group with its cloud-based platform for maritime big data (TrueOcean), among other things. Together, these companies represent the successful symbiosis of deep-rooted maritime expertise and forward-looking technology development. 

with Sadman Sakib (Research Associate - Molecular Biology | Next Generation Sequencing): Evotec SE is a global drug discovery and development company headquartered in Hamburg. By partnering with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, academic institutions, it has more than 130 partnered programs in discovery, pre-clinical development and clinical development that also rely on AI powered data-driven approaches and technologies. The company works across a number of therapeutic areas including CNS/neurology (e.g. Alzheimer's disease, Huntington's disease), metabolic diseases (e.g., Diabetes), Cancer, and inflammatory and infectious diseases.

2:00-5:00pm | organized by DESY | max. 25 participants | https://indico.desy.de/event/47408/ 

By now, Instagram, X or LinkedIn are no longer new. Also, for scientists, social media platforms have become an integral networking tool to connect globally, exchange research ideas and advance careers. But, what’s a proper way for scientists to use these platforms? Shall scientists talk to the public directly through social media? And, if so, how? In this online workshop, you will better understand the current state of digital science communication. You will learn how scientists can integrate social media into their activities — in a helpful and productive way. The workshop advocates a reflected media usage that keeps a close eye on how and when it is recommended for you to ‘go online’. In this course you´ll learn about: - Find professional assistance in clarifying your objectives for engaging with social media. Why should I consider social media? What are my goals? - Find help in figuring out which of the many media platforms is the right one for you. - How to create content for social media (e.g., publicize your publications and reach journalists) - Find assistance on how social media may help you explore your career options (e.g., after a PhD or postdoc). - Take first steps towards brushing up your personal professional online profiles.

2:00-5:00pm | organized by HZDR | max. 25 participants | https://events.hifis.net/e/careerday/voiceandpresentation 

This workshop helps you to enhance your voice and self-presentation for job interviews. Through exercise on breathing, voice control, and emphasis, you will learn to find your natural tone and improve your impact. Key topics include the five elements of a self-presentation, crafting strong interview openings, managing nervousness, and receiving personalized feedback on your pitch. Boost your confidence and make a lasting impression.

2:00-4:00pm | organized by FZ Jülich | max. 30 participants | https://events.hifis.net/e/workshop_career_day  +++ Fully booked +++

In this interactive 2-hour workshop, you will learn how to stand out in job applications and interviews. You will explore strategies for analyzing job postings, tailoring applications documents, and showcasing your unique strenghts. Professional input, practical exercises and group discussions will provide actionable insights to boost confidence and success in the competitive job market. 

2:00-6:00pm | organized by KIT | max. 35 participants | https://www.khys.kit.edu/veranstaltungskalender.php/event/55313 

This workshop is designed to guide academics as they navigate the recruitment process and explore career opportunities beyond academia. Participants will gain insights into the hidden job market, where many roles for skilled professionals remain untapped. Through targeted networking strategies, you will learn how to build connections that open doors to these opportunities. The session will also focus on identifying and articulating your unique competencies, helping you stand out to potential employers. Join us to discover how to translate your academic expertise into a successfull  and fullfilling career.

2:00-5:00pm | organized by IPP/MPG | max. 12 participants | https://plan.events.mpg.de/event/403/ 

In the light of growing complexity in the knowledge society, the ‘know-who’ is gaining in importance next to the ‘know-how’. Fortunately, in recent years the possibilities to make quick and target focused contact, be it face-to-face or via social media, have increased in number and significance. With just a few clicks you can reach out to colleagues, experts, potential employers, funders and business partners of all kind. Networking requires initiative and continued investment. It is helpful, in this context, to be able to rely on proven traditional and digital strategies to make the right contacts, to maintain them on a long-term basis and to find the balance between giving and taking. The following points are dealt with:

- Basics of networking: Objectives – right from the start!

- Before the harvest, sow: Building contacts face-to-face and online

- Network care: Traditional and digital opportunities

- Network academia: Which contacts and bodies are important?

- Networking: My next steps

2:00-5:00pm | organized by GEOMAR | max. 16 participants | https://events.geomar.de/event/699/ 

This course is designed to help women in academia explore fulfilling alternatives that align with their values, needs, and strengths, building confidence to embrace change and take control of their career paths. It is tailored for female postdocs who are ready to consider new professional landscapes. Through a combination of reflective activities, skill-building exercises, and networking, we address the unique challenges women face when transitioning from academia to industry.

2:00-5:00pm | organized by DZNE | max. 25 participants | https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/VU6dZLa7QMuHmT4CVw0Nag +++ Fully booked +++

We spend most of our lives working, so it's important that we enjoy our jobs. As researchers, you are accumulating a wide range of experiences and skills, which could take you in all sorts of career directions in the future. But how do you know what types of careers will suit you best in the short and longer term and, more importantly, where can you find jobs that are associated with these careers? In this workshop, we'll look at how you can make informed decisions about your career both now and in the future: - be aware of the kinds of jobs and positions that will suit you and why (important when going for interview!) - which organisations employ in these roles - job seeking strategies to help you to locate and secure the job you love in a vast array of job vacancies and (mostly hidden) opportunities, including how to use modern-day tools and platforms (AI and social media). By the end of the session, you will feel more confident to make you next career move, whether its within or outside of academia.