Postdoc
Are you interested in pursuing a research career in Germany? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Here you will find lots of information about where you can do research and work in Germany as well as the various opportunities science and research can offer. We aim to help you get your career in Germany off to a good start by providing lots of useful links and advice.
Good reasons
There are many good reasons for coming to Germany. It is a leading research nation – especially when it comes to the disciplines of the future – and its universities and research institutions are among the best in the world. But that is not all …
Career options & dual careers
The traditional career path for postdoctoral scholars involves a position at a university leading to a professorship. However, science and research offer many other opportunities.
Funding programmes
Outstanding international postdoctoral scholars with good degrees, publications in prestigious specialist journals, relevant research experience and excellent research proposals can also receive support in the shape of fellowships and prizes.
Funding organisations
Research funding in Germany is provided by government bodies, various organisations and foundations, including many of the large non-university research institutions, and industry.
Funding databases
Search for a wide range of funding programmes for international PhD students, postdocs and senior researchers.
Job portals
We help you navigate through the large number of job portals that specialise in openings for academics and scientists. These are some of the sites that may get you started.
