Research in Germany: “Opportunities for Postdocs, Young Investigators and Junior Faculty in Germany”

Saturday, 08/26/2017
1:30-2:30
Georgian Room

Information Session for non-German speakers

This workshop is targeted to doctoral and postdoctoral students, as well as assistant professors. It provides information on postdoctoral careers in Germany, how to set up a research team as junior faculty, as well as opportunities in non-university institutions and industry. All disciplines are welcome.

This session will cover funding schemes for international researchers from any country besides Germany. German scientists are encouraged to attend another concurrent session.

Speakers:

• Dr. Cathleen Fisher, President, American Friends of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
• Dr. Rainer Gruhlich, Director, DFG-North America Office
• Dr. Katja Lasch, Head of Division, International Research Marketing