Researchers after their doctorate Career Support
After researchers have earned their doctorate, Heidelberg University supports them in their personal professional development.
Since 2021, heiTRACKS has been the platform for programs to further the careers of researchers with doctorates. It focuses on advice, gaining further qualifications, and networking. That allows them to take well-founded decisions as stepping-stones towards their individual careers and also to acquire transdisciplinary skills.

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CareerPlus topics 2025: AI for postdocs, self-doubt and international mobility
The program for CareerPlus 2025, the online series of career development impulses for postdocs, is out now. Registrations for the three topics “Using AI in research”, “Dealing with self-doubt (impostor phenomenon)” and “International mobility as a postdoc” are now open.
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Further supporting offers for postdoctoral researchers
In addition to the heiTRACKS offerings, you can benefit from numerous services that provide you with targeted support in developing your skills, career paths and tasks.