Career Days 2025

A broad variety of workshops, information lectures and talks supporting doctoral candidates and postdocs in preparing their next career step in academia or in industry and society.

Different career paths

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Overview

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Event details

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Start

11 November 2025, 9 s.t.

End

13 November 2025, 20

Types of event

Informational event

Video chat

Video chat – Zoom
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Organized by

Graduierten-Akademie

Contact

Gabi Schopf

Languages of the event

German

English

Wheelchair access

Public

Registration required

Yes

Source event

What can I expect after my doctorate? What opportunities do I have and how do I find suitable jobs? Answering these questions and planning the next career step after the doctorate is a challenge for many doctoral candidates. The Career Days provide orientation for the transition phase after the doctorate with practical tips and tricks.

The Career Days will take place online from 11 to 13 November 2025. The event includes three formats: impulse workshops, information lectures and career talks. Registration is possible from 14 October 2025 via the Qualification PortalExternal link of the Graduate Academy. You can find an overview of all offers here.

Programme Overview

Programme of the Career Days
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You can find more information about the programme here.

Event formats

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Impulse workshops In the morning from 9 am to 12 pm short interactive workshops will take place online. They provide the opportunity to discuss several career related topics with other participants. There is only a limited number of places availible. Registration is required.
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Career talks with alumni The career talks take place online each day from 12:30 pm to 2 pm. During short interviews alumi share insights into their career paths after the PhD and give tips for career devellopment. Afterwards you will have the opportunity to ask questions. Registration is requiered.
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Information lectures The information lectures will take place in the afternoon from 2 pm to 4 pm. After each talk you will have the opportunity to ask questions. Registration is necessary.
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Networing event On 13 November at 6pm, we wil host the event "Get in Touch with Industry – Networking with Alumni in the auditorium of the Graduate Academy". Participants will have the opportunity to meet Almuni working in industry. Seats are limited. Registration is required.