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The central university services support early-career researchers through a variety of programmes and courses.

heiTRACKS has since 2021 been the general trademark for the programmes geared specifically to the group of postdocs. Besides fostering research-relevant and cross-disciplinary skills, heiTRACKS also provides advisory and coaching sessions on all important decision-making processes.

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Current Information

Apply now for July 2nd

CareerPlus event: "Embrace the fiasco", July 2nd, 4:00- 6:00 p.m. (online)

Professional fiascos are inevitable occurrences. The important questions revolve around how to handle them and utilize them for your further development. Learn some helpful strategies and exchange experiences with peers at this English-speaking event.

Register now for July 9th

heiTRACKS Navigator - Orientation, Networking and Pizza

Next event on July 9, 2024 from 17:00-19:30 on the Neuenheimer Feld campus: Get your guide through the “information jungle”, explore the market place of support services, chat with other postdoctoral researchers over a slice of pizza.

hei:tracks offers for postdoctoral researchers

Orientation, Networking and Pizza

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Online events on career development

CareerPlus

Professional orientation

Career coaching for postdocs

Women in Academia

Olympia Morata Programme

Sharing experiences

Mentoring Programme

Preparing for leadership

Management Programme “Towards a Professorship”

Onboarding and networking

Certificate Programme for Junior Professors

Confident in leadershiip

Leadership Coaching for Junior Research Group Leaders

Bridging funding

+3 Financing

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.

Career planning in the early postdoc phase (R2)

Research, teaching and transfer

Further training & interdisciplinary networks

Family, partners, stay in Heidelberg

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