Career Days 2026

A broad variety of workshops, information lectures and career talks to help prepare for the next career step in academia or in industry and society.

Different career paths

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Overview

Event details

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Start

24 November 2026, 9 s.t.

End

26 November 2026, 20

Types of event

Graduierten-Akademie

Informationsveranstaltung

Video chat

Video chat – Zoom
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Organized by

Graduate Academy

Contact

Gabi Schopf

Phone: +49 3641 9-401320
Email: gabi.schopf@uni-jena.de

Languages of the event

German

English

Barrier-free access

Yes

Public

Yes

Registration required

Yes

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 24 to 26 November 2026. The event includes three formats: impulse workshops, lectures and career talks. Registration is possible from 27 October 2026.

To the programme

Programme Overview

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

Event formats

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

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.

Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)
Lectures

The 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 26 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.

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