Postdocs

Expanding Expertise. Strengthening Profiles. Shaping the Future.

Develop Your Career

At the Research Campus of Central Hessen, we support you in paving the way for your future career, whether in academia or beyond – from industry to politics. Use your postdoc phase to strengthen your profile and plan your next steps in the best possible way.

Programme "Career Development for Postdocs"

Under the umbrella of the FCMH, the Giessen Graduate Centre for Social, Economic and Legal Sciences (GGS), the International Giessen Graduate Centre for the Life Sciences (GGL) and the Marburg Research Academy (MARA) offer you a programme for developing your career:

The programme ‘Career Development for Postdocs’ is aimed at postdocs who are in the middle of their qualification and decision-making phase. It supports you in gaining a clearer picture of your individual career path, making an informed decision and – if you decide to pursue a professorship – taking on your leadership responsibilities with confidence and authenticity.

Your participation in the programme creates real added value – for you and your career path:

The courses allow you to strengthen the specific skills that will help you on your way to a professorship or a demanding position outside academia. You will develop your leadership skills, sharpen your profile and open up new perspectives for your future.
The certificates you receive as part of the programme make your development visible. They clearly identify the areas of expertise you have developed and help you to convincingly showcase your strengths in the application process.
You will become part of a vibrant, interdisciplinary postdoctoral community at the three universities in central Hesse. Exchanging ideas with other researchers will give you new inspiration, expand your network and create space for genuine collaboration and innovation.

Would you like to be accepted into the postdoctoral funding programme? Here you will find direct contact details – personal, straightforward and accessible:

Postdocs at Justus Liebig University Giessen

Postdocs at Marburg University

Postdocs at THM University of Applied Sciences

Programme "Designing and Managing Research Projects"

The continuing education programme “Designing and Managing Research Projects” (EMF) is a joint initiative of Kassel University and Marburg University. It supports you as a junior researcher planning to apply for third-party funding soon. You will develop the essential skills to secure funding for your own research and strengthen your academic profile.

The programme runs for three years: two years of workshops guiding you step by step through proposal development, followed by a year dedicated to submitting your own funding application. Your application is then reviewed internally by the EMF Advisory Board, providing valuable feedback to refine your project. With focus and commitment, it is also possible to complete the programme within just one year.

With focus and commitment, it is also possible to complete the programme within just one year.

How to apply:

As a postdoc at Marburg University, you have direct access to the programme. Simply contact Dr Christine Berger, coordinator of the postdoc programmes.

If you are a postdoc at Justus Liebig University Giessen or the THM University of Applied Sciences, you can apply for associate membership at the Marburg University Research Academy (MARA). This will give you the opportunity to participate in the continuing education programme at reduced internal course fees. Dr Christine Berger will be happy to help you with this as well.

Building Networks

Build a strong network for your future career – beyond the boundaries of your own discipline, from colleagues at the three universities in Central Hesse to experts from industry, politics and science.

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Additional programmes at the universities

Support and Advice

At Justus Liebig University Giessen

At Marburg University

As a Postdoc at Marburg University, you can contact the Marburg Research Academy (MARA) . On the MARA website, you will find all the information you need about topics, formats and contact options – so that you can get exactly the support you need for your next steps.

If you are a postdoc Justus Liebig University Giessen or THM University of Applied Sciineces, you can also take advantage of MARA's advisory services as an associate member.

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