Postdoc Careers at the Crossroads – Chances & Challenges
Panel discussion as part of the Postdoc Days 2026
What career paths are available during and after the postdoc phase? Which decisions shape an academic career? When and where do opportunities arise to take alternative paths within and beyond academia?
As part of the Postdoc Days 2026, the Graduate Academy and Research Funding of the University of Tübingen invite you to a special in-person networking event: During the panel discussion “Postdoc Careers at the Crossroads – Chances & Challenges”, researchers and experts with different career backgrounds will share their personal experiences, challenges, and career decisions.
In a moderated and open discussion, representatives from different career stages and professional backgrounds will provide insights into their individual career paths – ranging from leading a research group and pursuing a junior professorship to science management and entrepreneurship. The discussion will address questions around career planning, opportunities, uncertainties, and shaping one’s own professional path during and after the postdoc phase.
The event offers postdocs and junior professors the opportunity to explore different career perspectives, gain inspiration, and connect with other researchers.
Following the panel discussion, participants are invited to continue the conversation and network informally over drinks and finger food.
Date: Tuesday, 22 September 2026
Time: starting 5:00 pm
Location: Alte Aula, University of Tübingen
Language: English
